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Folktales around the World (Middle, Reading/Writing)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students analyze, synthesize, and use the elements of various US cultural folk tales to describe the elements of fiction in general and in folk tales specifically.
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Little Engine That Could Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students retell the story The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify the various trains featured in the story, focusing on the descriptive words. Students then create their own...
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Book Party

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students compile a list of titles and authors worthy of having their own festivals, then research and write proposals outlining the activities for a specific book festival. They write analytical letters from the perspective of the author...
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Power to the Little People

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore the classic story theme of good versus evil as relayed in folk tales.
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"Retale" Value: Exploring Plot Similarities in Fiction and Nonfiction Stories

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore seven basic story lines and apply these story lines to news articles in the New York Times. They write reports comparing the plot of a news article to novels, plays and movies with which they are familiar.
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Reading Paintings, Drawing Words

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students consider an art exhibit comprised of words that tell stories and create their own original pieces of art.
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People are People

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine the Holocaust and segregation to explain the Human Condition.
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Out of the Dust 2

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars, after reading the novel, Out of the Dust, describe the language used in the novel. They cite examples of words or phrases that are from that time period. Then they are given sentences and must rewrite them in modern-day...
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The Little House

For Teachers 1st
First graders read the story "The Little House" and discuss changing patterns and then create a seasonal mandala using a paper plate and crayons.
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Developing Cultural Awareness through Mexican Folktales

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore the culture of Mexico through folktales. They identify cultural differences and similarities through the reading of folktales. Students create pocket books related to Mexican folklore. They read and discuss literary...
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders research and write an author report on Roald Dahl, including books written by him, birthplace, family life, and other information on his writing. Students read aloud chapters in the book. Students create a newspaper...
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Decades of Drama

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students explore, examine and study August Wilson's 10-play series where each play focuses on a particular decade. They discuss each play in depth and then speculate on the possible plots for an eleventh play set in the 21st century.
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Civil War on Sunday Crossword

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this crossword learning exercise, students read 15 clues, solve them, and put the answers in a crossword puzzle. All answers pertain to the book Civil War on Sunday.
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the American sport and history of baseball. In this baseball lesson, students complete three levels of units to learn about baseball.
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Positively Poetry

For Teachers 6th
Students complete a unit on poetry. In this poetry lesson, students complete 19 lessons that focus on reading and writing poetry as well as learning about literary elements and sound devices. Students read poetry orally, debate poetry in...
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Sentence Combining

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this sentence combining instructional activity, students match phrases from 2 columns to create a meaningful sentence. Students may click on an answer button beneath each sentence to check their work.
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The Sorcerers Shown

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students consider the different genres of literary and movie characters. In this character types lesson plan, students brainstorm character genres from books and movies. Students read the article 'Which Wizard Beats 'Em All?' and develop...
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Understanding Folklife and Folklore

For Teachers K - Higher Ed
Student examine the basic characteristics of folklore. In this folklore lesson, students complete activities to identify two kinds of folk, folk groups, and folklife. Students list daily activities in their home, identify folk groups...
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Anne Carson

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students read poetry and a biography of poet Anne Carson as part of a creative writing lesson. In this poetry analysis lesson, students read about the poet, read her poetry, and analyze a photograph to then write a poem. Students write...
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Deshawn's Days

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students read about a boy while exploring poetry.  In this poetry lesson, students discuss how Deshawn's neighborhood and family are described.
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Antigone: Alpha Woman Quiz

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 5 multiple choice questions based on Antigone. Students may submit their answers to be scored on this timed quiz.
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Because of Winn-Dixie

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students make connections with the book Because of Winn-Dixie through writing.  In this writing lesson, students pretend to be the main character and write a letter to her mother, using very descriptive language.  Students also write...
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Feelings On Japanese Internment

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners listen to the story, "The Bracelet" and evaluate with other class members right and wrong actions. They create a watercolor painting that describes how the book made them feel and discuss their feelings with the rest of the class.
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Fairy and Folk Tale Museum

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create tales about items that might belong to fairy tale characters. The items and writings are displayed in a class-created museum for parents to visit and observe.