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Character & Symbolism LOTF
Symbolism is rampant in Lord of the Flies. Either give this to your learners after they read LOTF, or use the information to create more in-depth lessons on symbolism.
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Enrichment Activities - "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH"
Fifth graders read the novel "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH." They discuss the various characters in the book, and the different types of conflict that take place within the book. They also research owls and rats to make comparisons...
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A Webpage with Frontpage
Learners design a school webpage. In this webpage design lesson, students use Frontpage software to build a successful, attractive, and informational Web page.
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Dear Mrs. LaRue; Letter Writing
Students listen to the story about a naughty dog who writes to his owner in letter form. In this writing a letter lesson, students pretend to write to a character in the story and practice their literacy skills. Students then create a...
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Students read "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." After observing the illustrations and previewing chapter titles, students predict what will happen in the story. They research and contact chocolate companies to gather information on...
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Lilly's Big Day
Students read the story Lilly's Big Day and do language arts and math activities based on the book. In this language arts and math lesson plan, students read the book given and do activities that include matching activities, number...
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Turning Literature into News
Learners examine the newspaper. In this writing purposes lesson, students read the newspaper and discuss the purpose: to inform, entertain and persuade. Learners identify facts and opinions. Students write an article and discuss acts of...
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Animal Adjectives
In this animal adjectives worksheet, students write an animal next to each adjective, write sentences with the adjectives, and answer short answer questions about adjectives. Students complete 5 activities total.
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A Parade Of Penguins
Second graders complete a variety of penguin-related activities. They discuss and compare different types of penguins, complete worksheets and Venn diagrams, make craft penguins and dioramas.
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We Need Cash
Students describe charitable, religious, and civic services in their community, and argue for the value of these services. They write a one-page explanation as to why this service is important to the community and why it deserves $5,000.
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Turning Literature into News
Students analyze the format and structure of various newspaper articles. Then, they rewrite events from literature into news stories about acts of kindness.
Free Reading
Free Reading: Guest Readers
Mix up reading time by having your own students transform into guest readers. Have students act out the book, read, or show illustrations.
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Classic Reader: Authors: Edgar A. Guest
This site features the author Edgar A. Guest including the full text of the poetry collection, Just Folks.
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Classic Reader: Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest
This is the full text of the poetry collection Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest. He became known as the People's Poet because his poems often had an inspirational and optimistic view of everyday life.
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Classic Reader: "The Ambitious Guest" by Nathaniel Hawthorne
This is the text of the short story "The Ambitious Guest" by Nathaniel Hawthorne, a story of a young man who wishes for fame that will last long after he is gone; he wishes "not to be forgotten in the grave."
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Classic Reader: The Paying Guest by George Gissing
The full text of the novel The Paying Guest by George Gissing. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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Classic Reader: The Guests by h.h. Munro
Read the full text of the short story "The Guests" by H.H. Munro, also known as Saki.
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Classic Reader: "Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest" by P. G. Wodehouse
Text of the short story "Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest" by P. G. Wodehouse. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Classic Reader: Tobermory
A guest at a dinner party claims to have taught the cat to speak in the short story "Tobemory" by H.H. Munro.
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Classic Reader: A Touch of Realism
"A Touch of Realism" by H.H. Munro centers around a game played by guests at a Christmas party.
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Classic Reader: The Christmas Tree and the Wedding by Fyodor Dostoevsky
Read the short story "The Christmas Tree and the Wedding" by Fyodor Dostoevsky about a man who observes guests at a Chrismas party and reflects on it years later after a wedding.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.