Reed Novel Studies
Hatchet: Novel Study
Thanks to Gary Paulsen's Hatchet, teen readers now know it's possible to survive in the wilderness. A study guide for the novel discusses common topics and vocabulary words found within the text. Additionally, readers get the chance...
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Printing Practice - Top 1/4 and 1/2 Circles
In this printing practice instructional activity, students trace dotted lines to from the top 1/4 of circles and 1/2 circles. They fill the page with independently written examples.
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Bloody Business
Students research word frequencies in Macbeth and create a frozen picture inspired by a word. In this Macbeth instructional activity, students view Blood Will Have Blood and discuss the dual meaning of the word "blood." ...
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Tree Brains
Seventh graders use a tree as a graphic organizer for a prewriting strategy. Some of the "trees" are used to create verbal paragraphs for practice.
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Stem Cells and Cloning
Young scholars discuss an article on cloning and stem cells and complete an Internet cloning activity. In this genetic engineering lesson, students analyze stem cell issues by reading an article and participating in a class discussion....
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Myth-Conceptions
Students examine the myths and misconceptions surrounding early European colonists in the New World. They analyze images, artwork, and media relating to the early colonists and discuss their accuracy.
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Number: Decimals
Learners explore the concept of decimals. In this decimals instructional activity, students examine number patterns as they complete a worksheet that requires them perform multiplication with decimal numbers.
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Using Objects to Object to Objectification
Students use math functions in part to complete a metaphorical lesson on tolerance. In this math and tolerance lesson, students receive rows of functions and try to find a single simple shared property without success. Students then...
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
In this story structure lesson, students read the book A Tree Grows in Brooklyn and identify the characters, setting and main themes of the book. They answer a list of study questions about the book.
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The Weather
What's it like out today, and what do you plan to wear? These are the two main topics for this Italian lesson. By the end of the plan, pupils should have a grasp of basic weather and clothing terms as well as a general understanding of...
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Once Upon a Time
High school pupils research online to complete a family tree and explore their ancestry. They view a sketch of a family tree, and brainstorm questions to ask their parents about their heritage. They also diagram their own family tree. In...
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Abbreviations As Words
Students explore the definition and derivation of the popular usage of abbreviations in the English language. Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the abbreviation "prenup" when used as an word. They...
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The Big Freeze
Students read to examine unusual weather conditions. In this reading comprehension activity, students complete 4 activities, explore several websites, and read a story. Students will then answer comprehension questions.
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Understanding Loyalist Vs. Revolutionary Ideology
Students understand some causes of the American Revolution. Students learn the viewpoints of the loyalists and the American Revolutionaries. Students learn a timeline of facts which they use to compare and contrast the views of the...
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Measure for Measure: Are You Talkin' to Me?
Students rehearse and perform an exchange from act three, scene two of the play, Measure for Measure, in pairs. They read the lines from the point of view of a different character in the play, and perform for the class.
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Camera Investigations
Students listen to a read aloud, participate in word work and work with video clips at a website. They make a zoetrope to demonstrate animation.
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Oil Spill
Pupils examine the implications of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil disaster. In this oil spill lesson, students research details regarding the BP oil leak and then participate in a simulation that requires them to role play those whose...
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The Rosetta Stone
Students examine the controversy surrounding the Rosetta Stone. In this Rosetta Stone instructional activity, students read an article about the stone and then follow the steps in the instructional activity to look at 2 sides of the...
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Introductory Lesson for Lower Intermediate Classes
Students introduce and converse with classmates as they review basic tense structures.
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Happiness and Well-Being
Students explore happiness and well-being. In this personal health lesson, students determine whether governments can or should cultivate happiness as they participate in a discussion activity.
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the Connectors
Students recognize and explain meaning of connectors, punctuate a compound sentence using connectors, and compose compound sentences using the correct connectors.
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The New Heads of the Family?
Students examine the state of family life and parenting. In this reading skills instructional activity, students complete a jigsaw reading activity (the reading material is not included) regarding the state of parenting today....
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First Nations: Analysing Sources
Ninth graders examine the lifestyle and culture of First Nations people. They investigate and analyze primary and secondary source documents.
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Invent a new game!
Learners work in groups to create a new athletic game. In this creating a game lesson plan, students use athletic equipment to create a new game in groups.