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We Write to Read

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students are introduced to cursive handwriting as a symbolic language system. In this cursive handwriting lesson plan, students apply the Peterson sequence approach and practice gross motor patterning and action word rhythm. Students...
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Self Acceptance

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Pupils develop confidence about themselves. Students imagine they are a rubber ball and think about how strong they are inside themselves. They read a story about an elephant and a lion and reflect on questions provided. Finally, with...
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Multiple Intelligences: What Are You Good At?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify their intelligences.  In this multiple intelligences lesson, students analyze how everyone learns in different ways.  Students complete a series of worksheets to analyze their learning preferences then discuss Howard...
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In the Field with Salamanders

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students observe salamanders, take pictures of them, and classify them into an online format. In this animal classification lesson, students use collection materials and digital camera to photograph and observe salamanders. Students...
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"SMART" Science

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore science topics using a SMART board. In this respiration instructional activity, 7th graders see how and why cells use cellular respiration. They see a cellular respiration recipe on the SMART board and watch as...
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Speaking Skills - Asking Questions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students improve speaking confidence when using difficult question forms. This lesson focuses on helping students explain how to engage in this kind of social conversation. A worksheet imbedded in this plan provides practice.
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High Five Dance Warm Up

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in a variety of warm ups. In groups, they form a circle and only perform their dance when their number is called. While completing their dance, they give each other high fives. To end the lesson, they perform a dance...
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British Headmaster sends pupils home who fail to stand when he enters the classroom

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine an issue in a school in Britain. In this ELL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer reading comprehension questions.  Students write a short story using key words from the article.
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Thoughts to Page: Explorations and Expressions

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are introduced to the correct techniques to use for proper writing. In groups, they practice the use of clustering to help them organize their thoughts and identify the main idea of their paper. To end the lesson, they write...
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It's About You

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore the U.S. Census and come to understand more about it. In this census lesson, students build reading confidence, explain who is counted in the census, and recognize the connection between census information and community...
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Trust

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students define trust. In this social skills instructional activity, students read The Other Side and interact with their classmates to define what trust is.
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Macbeth Madness

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students research Macbeth online and complete computer and graphing activities for the play. In this Macbeth activities lesson, students research Macbeth and bookmark the URL's. Students complete activities for the topic on spreadsheets...
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Celebrate Texas!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils explore social studies by completing a U.S. history research project. In this Texas lesson, students utilize almanacs, encyclopedias and the Internet to research the history of Texas and create a presentation based on a specific...
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KS3 Bitesize

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students complete exercises using their five senses to improve their writing skills. In this writing skills lesson, students complete activities blindfolded and using their five senses. Students then select an abstract noun and describe...
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Sight Words

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students practice sight word recognition using dolch word lists, or high frequency words. They' mastering of these words helps with reading skills, and builds reading confidence. This worksheet combines sight words with money recognition.
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COURAGE AND CONFIDENCE

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the feeling of having self confidence in a world that attempts to take it from you daily. They brainstorm and discuss the quote "Courage begets strength by struggle with hardships: Develop the courage to act accordingly...
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Aquatic Exercise - Object Retrieval

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to a variety of exercises to do in the water. In groups, they swim in the deep part of the pool to retrieve objects at the bottom. To end the activity, they practice techniques to help them breathe and grab the...
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You Are Uniquely You

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students discover their unique attributes and complete a group service project. In this service project lesson, students work in groups to define an audience, create a service project based on boosting the audience's confidence, and then...
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Addition Properties

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Student study addition properties. In this addition properties lesson, pupils use multiple methods to solve various types of problems. Students illustrate and describe in various ways the Commutative Property of Addition. Pupils create...
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Acceptance Sampling

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this algebra lesson, students sample food and identify acceptance sampling. They create specific plans to meet specific situations as they sample the food. There are 6 questions.
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Growing Up Online

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders participate in an activity as a web designer.  In this technology lesson, 9th graders explore how the choices made by web designers affect how people use a site.  Students analyze effective and ineffective Web design,...
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Giving Second Graders the Write Skills

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders analyze the steps taken in writing a paragraph in the ten lessons of this unit. Writing for a particular purpose is developed as the conventional grammar skills utilized.
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Neighborhood Rubrics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers use a rubric to analyze their neighborhood and write a persuasive essay about changes that should be made. In this writing lesson, students use a rubric to grade their neighborhood and brainstorm improvements. High...
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Descriptions

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students describe things using sensory words.  In this adjective lesson, students practice conversations describing items they touch.  Students use words to describe properties of items such as size and texture.