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More Halloween Analogies
For this Halloween vocabulary worksheet, students complete 7 analogies by writing the best word from 4 choices in the blank. All analogies pertain to Halloween.
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Bunny Rabbit
Students design their own bunny mask to follow-up reading the book, Runaway Bunny.
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Maskmaking
Pupils examine masks from various cultures focusing on the Native Americans. Using the internet, they research the purpose of the masks and various designs. They create their own mask showing their own culture and personality and shares...
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Leprechaun Dust
Learners make "leprechaun dust" in this short art lesson using Jello instant pistachio pudding, small jars, milk, and spoons. Ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day with early-elementary students. Can be combined with the reading of a...
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Pucker Up
Students create an expressive, decorative mask to show a strong emotion. They look at themselves making different faces in a mirror and notice how their facial features change. The write stories about what emotion your mask depicts.
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The Scarlet Pimpernel: Concept Analysis
Considering The Scarlet Pimpernel as part of your curriculum? Check out this overview that provides a brief summary of the plot of Baroness Orczy's novel and a discussion of some of the issues presented by her tale of the french...
Starfall
A Is For...
Fun from A to Z! Use a collection of alphabet worksheets to help kids practice their letters. Kids can color and trace each letter, and draw items from a word list to indicate each letter.
Reading Worksheets
Inferences Worksheet 10
After reading some of your learners' work and analyzing their literary analyses, you might infer that they need some practice with making inferences! Assign this exercise to support your pupils. They read four passages and make...
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Designing Animal Masks
Young scholars explore cultural traditions. In this lesson plan, about culture, students understand beliefs and traditions of different civilizations. Young scholars analyze the meaning of animals to represent meaning to a culture....
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Art of the Inca
Students examine the early civilizations of Central and South America. After examining hand-crafted objects, they discuss the craftsmanship of the Inca and how they used geometric shapes and symbols in their art. They draft a design...
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The Hopi Indians
Fourth graders make a mask of who they are as an individual after studying the Hopi Indians. In this Hopi Indians lesson plan, 4th graders compare and contrast the Hopi life with theirs, make predictions, and learn about culture.
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The Hopi Indians
Fourth graders read and look at maps of the Hopi Indians and compare and contrast their lives with the Hopi Indians. In this Hopi Indians lesson plan, 4th graders learn about different cultures and answer short answer questions.
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Meet Battalion Chief Mike Nakamichi
In this kid's safety source worksheet, students read an article about Battalion Chief, Mike Nakamichi. Students then fill in nine blanks in a Madlib story associated with choosing and making decisions wisely.
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Don't Make that Baby Cry
Young scholars study the short "a" sound in words by examining the mouth movements made when making the sound. They practice making the sound by pretending they are making baby sounds. Next, they recite a tongue twister that contains a...
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"In a Grove" and "Rashomon" by Akutagawa
Students read and analyze the short stories, "In a Grove," and "Rashomon," by Akutagawa. They discuss the samurai warrior culture, watch a short video, take a quiz, participate in whole-group discussions, identify similes and metaphors,...
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Building Words: A Walk in the Desert
In this building words instructional activity, students use the letter tiles to rewrite each word according to the directions. Students write the new word in the boxes and start with the word mask.
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Using Personal Connections to Build an Understanding of Emotions
Students make happy and sad masks to examine their personal emotions, allowing them to verbally express their feelings and learn abstract concepts. They use their masks also to help them categorize their emotions and later chart them.
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Sundiata, Mali’s Lion King
Students investigate the history of Mali. In this African cultures lesson, students research the impact of Sundiata Keita as king of Mali, recognize the significance of historical Malian festivals, and create character masks to be worn...
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Flory's Gulp
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a story about a girl who gulps her milk at the table. Students complete a variety of 30 comprehension questions.
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Paper Sculpture Headdress
Students examine African masks and headdresses, and create their own.
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The House of Mirth Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 10 multiple choice questions about Wharton's The House of Mirth. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Rain
First graders practice oral and silent reading using beginning comprehension and decoding strategies. In this guided reading activity, 1st graders take a picture walk and make plot predictions prior to reading the book Rain by...
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Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
For this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 12 multiple choice questions about Melville's Moby-Dick. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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My Symbol
Young scholars paint a symbol representing themselves. For this painting lesson students discuss symbols and view the Interpretive Wall. Young scholars write a poem to generate their personal symbol.