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Photograph Lesson

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students bring a favorite photograph to class and discuss what they see and don't see in the photos. They brainstorm with the teacher on the overhead and then translate the information into poetic form.
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Worksheet
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June 21st Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this daily writing prompt worksheet, students reflect on Father's Day as they write a poem about their father or write a letter to their father.
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Lesson Plan
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Australian Aboriginal People: A Fun Introduction

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read from a book of poems titled, "Ann the Goanna," and discuss the concept of indigenous people with the teacher. Students answer questions about specific poems read, using a final poem titled, "Reconciliation" to discuss the...
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Dinosaur Themed Guided Reading

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Young scholars complete and participate in various guided reading activities about dinosaurs. They read poems, complete a graphic organizer, complete a cloze activity, and develop a list of dinosaur facts.
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Organizer
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 1--Grade 7 (2006)

For Students 8th - 10th
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read several passages and two poems and answer reading comprehension questions.  Students then write an essay response to one of the passages. 
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Worksheet
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Problem Solving 2-3

For Students 2nd - 5th
Using everyday, familiar scenarios, this problem solving learning exercise has students read math story problems and determine the operation necessary to solve each. Students determine the necessary information, and utilize either basic...
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Worksheet
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Wacky Weather

For Students 5th - 6th
For this weather worksheet, students read a 3 page story about a girl who notices unusual weather patterns. Included in the story is information about climate, temperature, tides and wind. Students then answer 6 essay questions.
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What Is Good Use of Time?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students delve into questions about how best to use one's time-in one culture or another. They explore the kinds of choices students will make about their use of time and consider the statement: "We are shaped by the values of the...
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Francis Scott Key

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students enjoy a biography of Francis Scott Key, the author of the National Anthem. The students then answer 20 questions, some of which call on them to recall the words to the song.
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Symbols of Freedom

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students display knowledge of historical facts regarding the American Flag as they use creative writing skills.
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Unit Plan
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Poetic Justice: A Study of Poe's Famous Works

For Teachers 8th
Students explore Edgar Allan Poe's most famous short stories. In this Edgar Allan Poe lesson, students complete a 25 page packet of activities where they recognize the features of genres and literary devices Poe uses. Students read "The...
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Worksheet
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Grammar Test: Lesson 18

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this adjectives worksheet, students complete sentences with the correct adjective, circle the adjective in the sentences, and circle nouns. Students complete 13 problems total.
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Lesson Plan
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Creation and Our Creator

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young scholars consider the creation. In this creation lesson, students observe nature and relate natural things to the creation. Young scholars watch a Christian video about the creation.
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Handout
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Selected Poems of John Donne

For Students 9th - 10th
Links to 42 poems by the English metaphysical John Donne (1572-1631).
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Activity
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University of Toronto: Selected Shakespeare Poems

For Students 9th - 10th
Not only is Shakespeare famous for his plays, but for his sonnets and songs, as well. View his poems here, including "The Phoenix and the Turtle", "Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day", and other sonnets.