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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Peer Review: Narrative

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Excellent lesson that teaches a new and more relevant way of conducting a peer review. Through the PQP (Praise-Question-Polish) process learners gain a greater understanding of how to review others' work as well as improve their own...
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Other

Peer Editing Checklist [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
An in depth review process followed by a simple checklist to use for peer review of writing assignments.
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Handout
University of Richmond

University of Richmond/peer Editing Strategies

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Under the heading "Peer Editing Strategies," you'll find two links, "Do's and Don't of Written Commentary." and "Peer Editing Guide." The first emphasizes being helpful and considerate. The second lists questions to consider when...
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Editing Techniques: Checking Your Grammar

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This slideshow tutorial focuses on editing techniques for grammar and mechanical errors; it states three ways that grammar should be reviewed in papers: Microsoft Word's grammar check, review each sentence backwards, and have peer or...
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Unit Plan
Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'The Countess and Me' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Countess and Me", a novel by Canadian author Paul Kropp for grades seven to nine, deals with the struggle of a thirteen-year-old boy to gain acceptance from his peers who belong to a gang. He juggles this with his feelings towards...
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Article
Other

Science Publications: American Journal of Environmental Sciences

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse through the current issue of an international peer-reviewed journal, which presents original research articles, reviews, and letters in all areas of environmental studies and environmental sciences.
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Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Manga Touch' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In 'Manga Touch' by Canadian author Jacqueline Pearce, Dana tries to fit in at her school and with Japanese students she meets on a school trip to Japan. She feels excluded from the 'in' group of school peers. This teacher's guide...
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Primary
University of Maryland

Ethnomusicology Online Journal

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a professional, peer-reviewed journal of scholarly articles about ethnomusicology. Articles and reviews are added yearly.
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Professional Doc
American Institutes for Research

Center on Response to Intervention: Early Intervening Services: Rti Video Clip

For Teachers K - 1st
This media (22-minute video clip) provides an overview of the IDEA provisions related to Early Intervening Services and research-based interventions. It discusses how the goal of EIS is to improve the instruction of students at risk of...
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Handout
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Buddha

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry for Buddha, from a leading peer-reviewed work hosted by the University of Tennessee at Martin.
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Website
Other

University of South Florida: Emily Dickinson: "I Dwell in Possibility"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Four peer-reviewed essays by university students analyzing aspects of Dickinson's poem, "I dwell in Possibility." One essay reveals that Dickinson developed her own philosophy that bridges the conflict between Puritanism and...
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Article
American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Lesson Directory

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Peer-edited, educator written science lessons on current bioscience issues. Each lesson correlates to a peer-reviewed article on that topic, and contains questions about the article and a variety of engaging activities for students.
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Website
Other

Suwg: Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
The Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration is a peer-reviewed electronic journal published quarterly over the Web. Explore articles on the recent news in distance education.
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Article
Other

Cisa: The Impact on Drought on Coastal Ecosystems in the Carolinas [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This State of Knowledge Report provides a synthesis and analysis of the peer-reviewed literature regarding drought impacts on coastal ecosystems in the Carolinas. Its objective is to expand current, limited understanding of drought...
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Unit Plan
Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'How to Make a Wave' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"How to Make a Wave", a novel by Lisa Hurst-Archer, is about an adolescent girl struggling to come to terms with a scar on her face and the absence of her mother. This extensive teacher's guide includes chapter summaries with...
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Unit Plan
Other

Fitzhenry and Whiteside: 'Dooley Takes the Fall' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"Dooley Takes the Fall", a mystery novel by Canadian author Norah McClintock for grade nine and up, is about a boy who has made some mistakes in the past. He becomes a suspect after he witnesses a boy jumping off a bridge and has to...
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Handout
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: My Name Is Mitch Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
My Name is Mitch, a novel by Shelagh Lynne Supeene, is about a short boy who is teased by his peers. This teacher's guide includes a book summary, teaching ideas and the author's reflections about what inspired the book.
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Website
Other

Hasselt University Library: Open Science Directory

For Students 9th - 10th
A global search tool with access to over 13,000 scientific journals including open access journals and journals in special programs for developing countries.
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Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Overdrive: Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
After helping his brother with his car, Jake borrows it and gets involved in a street race. The other car crashes. Jake eventually realizes he must own up to his part in it. This teacher's guide for "Overdrive" by Eric Walters includes a...
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Lesson Plan
Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Daredevil Club' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In Daredevil Club by Canadian author Pam Withers, a group of boys dares each other to complete challenges in order to remain members of their club. One boy takes risks he should not. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas...
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Lesson Plan
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Nature Reflections: Interactive Language Practice for Ell

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Detailed lesson plans and materials designed for ELL/ESL students that has them observing, discussion and writing about, and from the perspective of, plants and animals. Students create a book (may be bilingual) to be reviewed by peers....
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Professional Doc
CPALMS

Cpalms: Browse and Search Resources

For Students K - 1st Standards
This site shares a collection of expert and peer-vetted teacher resources that are searchable for teachers and students. Searching can be achieved via a subject, grade, audience, and/or type. Curricula standards for the following subjets...
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Lesson Plan
New Zealand Ministry of Education

Nz Ministry of Education: Fairy Tales

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
After studying the structure of narratives through fairy tales, students will plan and write their own fairy tales using a narrative planning sheet (see learning task 2). Children will write their own fairy tale, stopping to share,...
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Lesson Plan
South Carolina Educational Television

Know It All: Summarizing Texts

For Teachers 5th Standards
Fifth graders will review what a summary is and complete a worksheet for practice. They will then write their own informational text and a peer will summarize.