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Mrs. Wishy Washy

For Teachers K - 1st
Pupils explore the book, Mrs. Wishy Washy. They listen to the story, participate in a picture walk, identify the patterns of repeated words, role-play the motions, and retell the story using props.
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Narrative Prompt

For Teachers K
Students write to describe a summer activity. They read a book about the seasons. They describe grab bag props and how they are used in summer.
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Aunt Chip And the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars examine Patricia Polacco's web site as an introduction to her life and literature. They listen to "Aunt Chip and the Great Triple Creek Dam Affair" before discussing how the main character believe in the power of books....
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Alphabets And More Alphabets

For Teachers K
Students identify and phonetically pronounce the letters in the alphabet. They participate in a letter identification game, and play musical letters. Students then listen to the book "Alphabet Family" and discuss their favorite words...
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Apple, Apples Everywhere!

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students listen to the story of Johnny Appleseed. They create a chart of students favorite apples. They access the Internet and research nutritional information and facts about apples.
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Community Connections

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders with a number of disabilities visit people and places in their community while using digital cameras to record their visits. They take digital pictures which they include in books, posters, and other publications which...
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Color

For Teachers K - 1st
Students locate something in the classroom that is the same color that is written on the card they were given and go stand by it. They share what they found and place their card on a color posted next to the correct color. Finally,...
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The Secret School( Chapters 2 & 3)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read with a partner to practice reading. In this reading lesson, 4th graders will analyze the characters in the chapters of the book the Secret School. Students work on a list of important characters, complete a worksheet...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Moonbear’s Bargain

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils explore language arts by reading a book in class. In this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book Moonbear's Bargain and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Pupils define the selected vocabulary words and...
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Introduce Vocabulary: One Hungry Monster

For Teachers K - 3rd
Young scholars explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book One Hungry Monster and identify the use of three vocabulary words. Young scholars define the chosen...
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Introduce Vocabulary: Some Birthday

For Teachers K - 3rd
Learners explore language arts by reading a story book in class. In this tier two vocabulary instructional activity, students read the book Some Birthday and discuss the use of specific vocabulary words. Learners define selected words...
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Introduce Vocabulary: The Subway Mouse

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students explore language arts by reading a children's book in class. In this story vocabulary lesson, students read the book The Subway Mouse and identify the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define the selected vocabulary...
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Dysfunctional Eating

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write a 1.5 page paper explaining how to make their favorite nutritional snack. They need to assume that the audience has never seen or heard of the snack before.
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Modern American Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify different types of literary terms in poems. They read different poems and create a packet summarizing them. They write a poem of their own and a biography of one of their favorite poets.
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Bears, Bears, Bears

For Teachers 1st
First graders, after listening to the teacher read different bear stories, write their own bear story and vote for their favorite one in class.
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Foodways

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discuss where food is obtained and list their favorite items. They research recipes to discover their ingredients. They investigate the advertising and cost of food and prepare menus from earlier eras.
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Heavy Equipment

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students study the names of heavy equipment and the order it is used at a construction site. They chose a favorite piece of equipment and discuss their choice.
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Legends and Myths: Trickster Tales

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students work in groups to research the characteristics of various myths and legends. They read tales, illustrate them, record oral storytelling efforts and write an original folktale. Students then invite parents to a dramatic...
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Bunny Puppet

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create wiggly bunny puppets using thick paper or oak tag, brass fasteners, crayons, and other basic supplies in this Art lesson for elementary classrooms. A "wiggly bunny pattern" is included to aid in the construction of this...
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O, Do You Know?

For Teachers K - 1st
Students identify the short /o/ sound in this lesson. They discover that the "o" is shaped like a magnifying glass, and are "detectives" looking for the /o/ sound in words. They listen to "No, David!" and identify the short /o/ sound...
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Oh No! Oil Spills

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the effects of oil spills on the environment. This is done by conducting research from various sources that could include, books, encyclopedias, and the internet. The also relate to the tragedy of an oil spill on...
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Escape From Slavery

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students make a timeline of Frederick Douglass' life. They role play your favorite scene from the story. Students write at least 5 journal entries from Frederick Douglass' point of view.
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Focus Story: The Mitten

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students explore language arts by analyzing a story with their classmates. In this poetry identification lesson, students read the book The Mittens and identify the characters, plot and settings in the story. Students recite poems about...
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Teaching Julius Caesar: A Differentiated Approach

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
While the themes of Julius Caesar may appeal to most readers, the act of reading the play can be a challenge. A unit plan related to the popular play by Shakespeare provides lesson plans and activities designed for differentiated...

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