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Showing the Difference between Erosion and Weathering
Learners explore the concepts of weathering and erosion. After viewing pictures of both erosion and weathering, students work in pairs to conduct an experiment with sugar cubes, water, sand, and a straw. They write their predictions and...
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Quotation Marks
In this quotation marks learning exercise, students choose the correct usage of quotation marks used in sentences. Students choose the correct sentence for 10 problems.
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Abbreviations
For this abbreviations worksheet, students choose the correct abbreviation in the sentences. Students choose the correct abbreviation for 11 sentences.
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Numbers in writing
In this numbers in writing worksheet, students choose the correct way to write numbers into words up to 4 digits. Students complete 5 multiple choice problems.
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Parenthesis
In this parenthesis worksheet, students choose the correct sentence out of 2 sentences that has the parenthesis in the correct spots. Students complete 8 problems.
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Too and To
For this too and to worksheet, learners choose the correct word that completes each sentence. Students complete 18 sentences total.
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James Whitcomb Riley
Students describe James Whitcomb Riley's poems and identify the themes they portray. In this poetry lesson plan, students read the history of James Whitcomb Riley and read some of his poems.
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Relative Pronouns
In this pronouns worksheet, 6th graders complete 12 sentences, selecting the correct relative pronoun from two choices given.
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Pennies of My Life Part 1
Fifth graders read and discuss "The Hundred Penny Box". They write their own autobiographies, collect pennies for each year of their lives, and illustrate their favorite yearly activities.
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Total English Advanced: What Does the Future Hold?
In this future probability practice instructional activity, students interview 3 other students regarding predictions for the future and then create a written summary of the predictions.
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Jive Foil Puppets
Young scholars engage in a lesson that is about the creation and use of Jive Foil Puppets. They conduct research using a variety of resources to gather information for differences in use by different cultures. Students create their own...
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Propaganda in Literature
Students explore propaganda. In this literature lesson plan, students read a written work and evaluate it for its propaganda value.
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Masking: Honoring Animals, Ancestors, and Gods
Learners analyze the role of masks in African culture. In this African masks lesson, students read about the importance and meaning of imagery of African masks. Learners observe animals in local ecosystems and create a mask combining the...
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The Origins of Heraldry
Students design a personal coat of arms which depicts themselves and explain their shields to the class in an informal presentation.
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Introduction to melodrama
Young scholars, in groups, read a melodrama and rehearse their scenes to perform in front of the rest of the class.
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The Ides March On - Caesar Today
Students make connections between the rule and reign of Julius Caesar and the leaders of other countries. They then create a news show that communicates their understanding of four essential questions that are included in the lesson.
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World Fair? A Global Classroom Unit On Economic Rights
Students explore economic rights of people. After listening to statements and songs by people such as John Lennon and Mahatma Ghandi, students examine the truths and values depicted by each person. Students participate in a simulation to...
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Color My World
Students identify colors created by mixing primary colors and describe the process. They then design a book using the colors of a given season entitled "Colors of the Season".
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Looking at Letters
In this Language Arts worksheet, students complete a table about letters. Students include information such as what the letter is for and why it was written.
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Heroes and Celebrities
Students compare heroes and celebrities. In this role-model lesson, students identify the characteristics of a hero and those of a celebrity. Students think of their heroes and place the make a chart of their heroes versus celebrities....
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Point of View and Mentor Relationships
Tenth graders analyze the role of mentors, point of view, and prejudice using the texts of To Kill a Mockingbird and Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. For this literature analysis lesson, 10th graders review Scout's...
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Storymaking Through Pantomime
Students explore performing arts by participating in a role-play activity. In this storytelling instructional activity, students utilize their physical expressions to particpate in a pantomime performance. Students evaluate performances...
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Providing for the Afterlife
Students decide which personal items would be necessary for success and happiness in the afterlife.
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Black History Month
Students work in cooperative pairs to research information and give oral presentations about African American men and women who have made significant contributions to U.S. history.