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The Only Superstitious Person Is Huck Finn
Fourth graders interview people from three different age groups about superstition including what they believe and why they believe it. This lesson goes along with the classic book, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
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Initial Consonant Clusters -1
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words to complete the crossword puzzle. They are focusing on the concept of consonant clusters.
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Learning About Writers
Students explore how authors write stories. In this careers lesson, students invite an author into the classroom and ask him/her questions about writing as a career.
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Ask a Volcanologist
Students ask a professional volcanologist a question online. This lesson allows students to ask questions that they have chosen, and it makes scientists seem more personal to Students.
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May I?
Fourth graders learn what a maypole is and how one is made. They write a paper about how one is made and how it be used on the playground.
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Breaking News English: Microsoft Launches Bing Decision Engine
In this English worksheet, students read "Microsoft Launches Bing Decision Engine," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Ow Sound
First graders write words containing the "ow" sound and use those words to write sentences. In this simple language arts lesson plan, 1st graders view models of sentences written by their teacher which contain examples of the "ow" sound,...
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Read Works: Game on by Stephen Fraser
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about stem cell transplants being used to heal injuries and cure disease. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Write Think: Deeper Reading Response a Template for Teachers
Contains plans for three lessons that teach students to express and perform responses to reading. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to PDF handouts and sites used in the lessons as well as...
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Worksheetsplus: Reading Comprehension Quiz Game for 3rd Grade: Collection 1
Read a short literary text titled "Two Goats Cross a River" and answer the multiple-choice reading comprehension questions that follow.
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Pbs: The Video Game Revolution
A comprehensive website delving into the history and impact of video games. Learn about how games are made, read personal gaming stories, take game quizzes, and much more.
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Read Works: Let the Games Begin!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the sports in the Winter Olympics. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Sherry's Game
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a girl named Sherry who lives in New York City and loves to play handball with her friends. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Game On
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the sports, athletes, and history of the International Children's Games. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Game On!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about scientific studies on children playing multiple sports. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Trouble at Reading Railroad
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about two cousins who disagree over a game of Monopoly. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: News Debate Firefight
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether teens should or should not be allowed to play violent video games. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Playing With Your Health
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not video games have a negative impact on a child's health. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Child's Play
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text and interview with a girl named Kylie Copenhagen who invented a board game. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: The Winning Shot
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks module contains a pair of literary texts that narrate teamwork-themed stories about a children's soccer game and a children's running race. Pictures, photos, and question sets are...
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Read Works: Helping a Friend
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks module contains a pair of literary texts that narrate teamwork-themed stories about a children's running race and a children's soccer game . Pictures, photos, and question sets are...
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Read Works: Telephones: Then and Now
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about how telephones have changed throughout time. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the television show Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader? A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Big League Injuries
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining the injury, treatment, and precautions against an ACL tear as an athlete. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.