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Narrative Prompt
Second graders are introduced to the style of a narrative writing. After being read a story, they use a graphic organizer to plan their writing. With a partner, they share their ideas and decide on one topic to write about. To end the...
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Narrative Prompt - Lesson 2
Second graders review the structure of a narrative piece of writing. Individually, they write a narrative based on their best day of school. After being read different stories, they share their own narratives with the class. They are...
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I'm Falling For You!
Third graders are introduced to the concept of gravity by observing different objects being dropped from a high point. In groups, they complete the same activities Galileo did and record their observations. To end the lesson, they...
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Language Arts: Let's Take a Trip!
Students examine various books and discover how to locate places on maps and globes. While reading the story, "Toot and Puddle," they trace the locations visited on maps. At home with parents, students prepare for an imaginary trip by...
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Measurement Mania
Second graders observe and demonstrate how to measure different objects. They listen to the book "Corduroy," and measure different aspects of a teddy bear, discuss how to measure using a variety of units of measurement, and complete a...
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Thanksgiving Through Literature
Students dramatize scenes from the picture book Turk and Runt. In this holiday activity, students view the book Turk and Runt and identify the events of the text. Students dramatize scenes from the text to demonstrate comprehension.
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The Sun: An Introduction
Students write entries in their Science Journals as they explore the Sun.
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The Land and the Water
Third graders read "The Land and the Water," a fictional short story and an article about John F. Kennedy, Jr. and compare and contrast fictional tragedy to a non-fiction tragedy. They fill out a Venn diagram and write an essay using...
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Endangered Animals (Lesson 1 - Task Definition - Grade 3)
Third graders use The Big Six to gain an understanding of the phrase 'endangered animal.' They select an animal, research it and write a report about it. They also make a poster of the animal.
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Cotton Paper Bag Puppets
Pupils read book, "The Cotton in your T-Shirt," brainstorm facts about cotton, make cotton paper bag puppets, and list facts about cotton on the back.
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Genre Study
Third graders develop an understanding of genre by participating in small- and whole-group activities. In addition, they practice presentation and specific listening skills. This lesson plan assumes students have been regularly exposed...
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Dear Mr. Henshaw
Fifth graders read Dear Mr. Henshaw and identify the character trait of self-respect as exhibited by Leigh throughout the story. They evaluate the author's use of letters to tell the story and discuss how the story would be different if...
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Goal Setting -- Mission Statements
Students read examples of mission statements related to goal setting. Individually, they research accomplishments of their hero and how they overcame fear. To end the lesson, they write their own mission statement on how they plan to...
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Bound for Oregon
Students engage in a novel study using the layered curriculum style of unit. The unit has many different types of activities that have different ratings of difficulty. This allows for a great deal of differentiation.
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Under Over By the Clover: What is a Preposition?
Fifth graders study prepositions in everyday writing. In this identifying prepositions lesson plan, 5th graders read the book: Over Under By the Clover and identify prepositions in the story.
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Medieval Social Divisions
Students examine the class structure of the feudal system. In this Middle Ages lesson, students define vocabulary relative to the topic and then create "feudal trees" that feature the class structure. Students also research the lives of...
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Dawdle Duckling
Students read the book Dawdle Duckling and complete different activities about the book. Students research the wetlands, research ducks, complete an oil and water experiment, map a cove, and more.
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Goal Setting
Students discuss the importance of setting goals, then set goals, and keep a record of their achievements. They read books about goal-setters and listen to a guest speaker.
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Homer's Odyssey: The Original Incredible Journey
Ninth graders read excerpts from Homer's Odyssey and apply the concepts to their own life odyssey. They write a biographical essay based on major turning points in that person's life.
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The Patchwork Quilt and Something From Nothing
Students listen to the teacher read the first 26 pages of the story, Something From Nothing, and discuss what predicting means, Students predict how Joesph might remember what his grandfather made him, now that the button is gone. They...
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Dancing Rainbows: A Pueblo Boy's Story
Third graders identify the main ideas illustrated in the story "Dancing Rainbows." They identify details from the story that show respect toward self and others. Students write a paragraph to illustrate how the Tewa Indians show respect....
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Short and Sweet
Students summarize nonfiction text. After reviewing the process for reading in order to summarize, students independently read a nonfiction article. They write a summary paragraph using the checklist outlined by the instructor during...
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Let Me Tell You What I Know
Fourth graders summarize a selected piece of fiction text. After completing a summary through guided practice, 4th graders, working in groups read a portion of the novel, "Hatchet." They write a summary paragraph using the process...
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Ira Sleeps Over
Students read Ira Sleeps Over by Bernard Waber. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the ideas presented in the story. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library...