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The Giving Tree

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Little literature analysts listen as you read The Giving Tree to them and discuss other ways the tree could have helped the little boy.A three-column chart is given to each individual showing what the tree and boy gave to each...
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Lesson Planet Article
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Halloween Rhyme Time

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Take advantage of Halloween to teach young readers and writers about rhyming words, adjectives, and figurative language. 
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Plessy V. Ferguson: "Separate but Equal," Equal Protection

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the details and impact of the Plessy vs. Ferguson U.S. Supreme Court case.  In this U.S. History lesson, students participate in several group discussions and group activities that examine both sides of the famous...
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Gideon v. Wainwright

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the right to counsel and due process. In this Supreme Court lesson, students  examine primary documents from Gideon v. Wainwright and discuss the implications of the decision.
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When Did It Happen in the Story?

For Students 5th - 8th
In this sequencing worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about the sequence of events in 2 stories they read. Students complete 10 questions total.
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Why are you special?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students, after listening to book called People, by Peter Spier, discuss what are some things that make people different.
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Instant Spelling Activity: Homographs

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify homographs.  In this homograph lesson, students listen to a sentence that contains a homograph to identify the homograph.  Students choose 16 homographs to put in a BINGO grid.  Students write sentences...
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What I Didn't Know...

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice creating wikis. In this wiki lesson, students create a wiki about any math topic that they know nothing about. Students learn about their topic and create a wiki that explains the math topic in detail.
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Animals who eat Rice

For Teachers K
Students read a story and answer questions. In this reading for understanding lesson, students read a story and answer questions. Students also draw pictures of the story to help comprehension.
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Multiple Intelligences

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. In this research based lesson, students compare theories of intelligences and examine the implications of using these theories in schools and society.
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Investigating the Mammoth Mystery

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders go on a virtual dig to find out where the mammoth bones found in a rural U.S. county came from. They determine whether the bones were created by humans or were they the actual remains of mammoths who walked the area during...
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Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Latin Root a Week: Dict #1

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
There are at least 72 key Latin roots. Use these words containing the Latin root in your weekly conversations and written assignments. The Latin root DICT means "speak, declare." Three DICT root activities, a list of 16 words for these...
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National Math + Science Initiative: Vocabulary Study: Julius Caesar [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson unit covers vocabulary used in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar. Includes list of fifty SAT words with an accompanying glossary and references to the play, grouped under each act. This is followed by a fill-in-the-blank activity...
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Vocaboly: Vocabulary Test: Multiple Choice

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is an index of vocabulary tests designed for SAT, TOEL, GRE, GMAT, or VOA Special English prep. They come in three levels based on the number of questions: Quick, 10; Medium, 20; and Thorough, 40. For each test, the student may...
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Knowledge Share

Super Kids: Hangman

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
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Number 2: Test Preparation

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ACT, SAT, and GRE prep site from Number 2 offers tutorials, practice sessions, a vocabulary builder and college planning information. The site was planned by university professors experienced in...