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Snowy Similes
The class defines similes after creating a KWL chart about them. Groups rotate through a series of stations in which they creatively complete similes. They create a picture booklet that contains similes. However, the booklet topic and...
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Celebrating Martin Luther King Day
Students examine how Martin Luther King Day is celebrated in the United States. They practice treating others equally and respectfully. They also identify ways in which they can help King's dream of peace a reality.
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At the Crossroads
Third graders explore where South Africa is and then research details about the country to fully assess the background to the book, "At the Crossroads." They receive a map of Africa and color in the country of South Africa and list five...
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Silly Sally Sings Upside Down!!!
Learners use phonics to recognize the /s/ sound. As a group, students recite tongue twisters to recognize the /s/ sound. Learners search through magazines to find objects that contain the /s/ phoneme.
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Discrimination
Students examine concept of discrimination and explore difference between appropriate and harmful discrimination. Students discuss relevant Australian legislation and International Law, choose example of discrimination, and write...
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Romare Bearden
Students identify artwork by Romare Bearden and to explain his techniques. They look for cut and pasted papers and images, paint, ink and pencil designs, shapes and spaces and the rhythms therein. They listen to music by looking at...
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Integrating Science and Literacy Through Novel Studies
You can use "The Toothpaste Millionaire" and other outstanding fiction to integrate science and literacy.
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Martin Luther King Day
Students examine the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. They conduct research, participate in a discrimination simulation, write a poem, and create a collage.
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Decision Making, Take a Seat or Get off the Bus
Fifth graders explore the positive and negative consequences of choosing to fight against discrimination. They read the story of Rosa Parks. Students discuss the movement against segregation. Students read other books about...
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Theodore Roosevelt
In this biography worksheet, students read a one page text detailing the life of Theodore Roosevelt. Students then answer 14 short answer questions.
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Single Lindy Mixer
Students learn and practice the Single Lindy dance steps with a variety of partners in a sociable and fun atmosphere. They dance with other partners and feel a real sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
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Get ready, get set? READ!!!
Students participate in reading exercises to improve speed, fluency, and comprehension. As a class, students practice reading skills to increase their speed and comprehension. Partners take turns competing in a reading race while reading...
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Values and Composition
Students examine and analyze the values of gray and the composition in photographs by Ansel Adams. They discuss elements of art, draw shapes and lines, complete a tone rectangle, and create a still life drawing.
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Introducing the Super 3 Research Model
Fourth graders read the fiction selection, Dolphins at Daybreak, and then the corresponding non-fiction books about dolphins and sharks. They use a specific research model to find information about dolphins and sharks from books and...
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Sand Island Story Mapping
After reading Under the Blood-Red Sun, by Graham Salisbury, young scholars use story mapping to create a visual representation of Hawaii. They include Pearl Harbor, Sand Island, and the Japanese relocation camp, where Tomikazu swims to...
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Justin and the World's Best Biscuits
Students read Mildred Pitts Walter's, Justin and the World's Best Biscuits and answer associated questions.
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Reading Group guides.com: Black Boy
This site features a reading group lesson plan for the book "Black Boy" by Richard Wright. Students and teachers will benefit from the informational discussion questions listed.
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Lesson Plan: Writing a Haiku
Check out this instructional activity on haiku that includes samples by Richard Wright. Young scholars and teachers will benefit from this educational tool.
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Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Richard Wright Lesson Plans
What do you know about the life and work of the author Richard Wright? Young scholars and teachers will benefit from the information provided through the links in this resource.