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Better Lesson: Learning to Recognize and Use Strong Verbs

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
In this lesson, students will listen to stories and determine the meaning of the word by using sentence-level context clues. They will think about the verbs that are used and think about how that verb appeals to their senses, giving them...
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Metro West Daily News: Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion Still Vivid

For Students 9th - 10th
Many people still remember exactly where they were when they either were actually watching it or heard about it - the Challenger explosion. After all these years, the memories still inspire hope for the future. Here are some notes on the...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: You're on a Gigantic Roll

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson plan the writer will imagine and compose a descriptive paragraph that focuses on a gigantic object moving through a specific setting and leaving destruction in its wake, modeled after the book James and the Giant Peach by...
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Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Communications: Using Language Effectively

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This instructional activity focuses on using language effectively in your speech including using clear words and phrases, defining key terms, writing descriptively, using vivid language, considering your style and tone, and determining...
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Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Exploring a More Specific Story

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
In this lesson, Ralph Fletcher's Marshfield Dreams is used as a mentor text. Students will write stories about an important friendship in their life. Then students will revise and attempt to make sure their writings have stayed on topic,...
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Wiki Vividly: "The True Bride" by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a synopsis of the fairy tale "The True Bride" by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm from Grimm's Fairy Tales.
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Massachusetts Historical Society

Mhs: Coming of the American Revolution: Lexington and Concord

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides vivid details of what really happened at Lexington and Concord through the use of original documents. Includes great teacher resources.
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Teacher's Guide for the Exhibition "Virtues of Memory"

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Many survivors chose to release their feelings about the Holocaust through art. This artwork can be used in the classroom to create a more vivid way of understanding the Holocaust. Learners will analyze and interpret some of this artwork...
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PBS

Nova Online: Island of the Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
NOVA provides a unique look into the world of sharks. Explore the "World of Sharks" for a species list, the Shark-O-Matic, diagrams, vivid descriptions of close encounters and shark attacks, and more.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Memories Form and How We Lose Them

For Students 9th - 10th
Think back to a really vivid memory. Got it? Now try to remember what you had for lunch three weeks ago. That second memory probably isn't as strong- but why not? Why do we remember some things, and not others? And why do memories...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Lorna Dee Cervantes

For Students 9th - 10th
Lorna Dee Cervantes is presented in this brief biography, drawing attention to political and social messages which are camouflaged by vivid use of nature in her writings. See "Lorna Dee Cervantes Activities" for related materials.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Destination Mars

For Students 9th - 10th
This fascinating site from NPR describes the two missions launched on June 11, 2003 to explore Mars and collect evidence that may help scientists solve the many mysteries of Mars. The site contains vivid pictures and links to many...
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Welcome Argentina: Iguazu Falls

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information on taking a trip to beautiful Iguazu Falls. This natural attraction in South America borders Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. For more information about that region of Argentina, and some vivid images, click on the the...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Poetry and Music Fun With Chris Daughtry

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This language arts lesson plan grabs students' attention by incorporating a popular musician. The lyrics to "Over You" include vivid language that makes identifying figures of speech intriguing. The students will identify similes,...
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Other

Increased Comprehension With the Use of Imagery

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Designed for adult learners, this literacy lesson could easily be used in the high school or middle school classroom. Some handouts are included, but some material must be found in a newspaper or magazine.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: What's Going on and Where Am I?

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
In this lesson, students write a descriptive essay about an historical event as seen through the eyes of an alien from a different planet and time. The lesson encourages the use of colorful and exciting adjectives, adverbs, and verbs in...
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Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: Public Enemy #1 John Dillinger

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick introduction to one of the more famous American criminals of the Great Depression. Vivid descriptions of his meteoric rise to fame paint the picture of a man who lived life dangerously.
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Other

The Literary Link: Belle Prater's Boy by Ruth White

For Teachers 5th - 8th
This is a teacher's guide to the novel Belle Prather's Boy which includes teaching ideas and related themes. In this vivid coming-of-age story, two cousins develop a real friendship while discovering the truths about their families and...
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North Georgia History: Chickamauga: River of Blood

For Students 9th - 10th
A very vivid review of the Battle from North Georgia.com. Images and links to maps are also provided.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Emphasis: Strong Language: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson introduces adding emphasis through the use of strong language.

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