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Writing a How-To Paper

For Students 4th - 5th
In this ESL writing instructional activity, students choose one of ten story starters and write an essay on how to do something. No hints or procedures are provided.
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The Viking Legends - In the Beginning

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students listen to a broadcast with two stories on a radio that deals with Viking legends: The Building of the Wall and a creation story similar to Genesis. They discuss each story, write a short scene from one of the stories and then...
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Character and their Significance

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students read short stories and write a response to the story about the character and their significance. In this character lesson plan, students also create a poster to represent their character.
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Message in a Bottle

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write a short story about being stranded on a deserted island. After a brief geography review of locations at various latitudes and longitudes, 6th graders draft their story about being stranded. They use sensory and...
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And Tomorrow's Forecast Is...

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Learners create original short stories that feature distinctive weather phenomena, such as rainbows, snowstorms, tornadoes, thunder and/or lightning. They use a story map, imbedded in this plane, to help them organize their story.
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Cryptid Zoo

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students explore cryptids.  In this story writing and technology lesson plan, students define "cryptid," write a short script, and draw an illustration for an imaginary animal character. Students read their script aloud into a...
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Riding the Underground Railroad

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Young historians explore the underground railroad and life as a slave during the Civil War. After internet research, they discuss the hazards of travel as a slave and the benefits of freedom. Individually, students write a short story...
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Spelling Words for Frog and Toad Together

For Students 1st
In this spelling words for Frog and Toad Together worksheet, 1st graders write 5 high frequency words and 10 spelling words, find and write long I and long O words, complete 5 sentences, answer 6 questions from a story and write a short...
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There's a Monster in My Closet!

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students create their own monsters that exist in their imaginary closets and decorate their environment. They then write a short story to describe their illustration using a prompt.
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Logical Sequence

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students examine logical and illogical sequences in writing. They identify illogical sequences of sentences in a letter. Students retell short stories using a logical sequence and students place sentences in logical order.
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Treasures of the Silk Roads

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine and discuss art objects from the Silk Roads. They analyze images of artifacts, create a word map, and develop and write a short story or poem based on the slides viewed.
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Subtraction-Making Number Stories

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this subtraction number story activity, learners solve 2 simple problems and write a short story for each. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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The Seven Wonders of the World: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the culture of classical Greece by examining The Statue of Zeus at Olympia. In this Seven Wonders of the World lesson, students will expand their understanding of Greek mythology, the Olympics and the Greek...
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Making Number Stories-Multiplication

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this multiplication worksheet, students solve 2 simple multiplication problems and write a short story about each. A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Making Number Stories-Division

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this division instructional activity, learners solve 2 simple division problems with no remainders and write a short story about each. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Our Endangered Resources: The Trees

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss the importance of trees, and characteristics of trees. They imagine themselves with their favorite tree. And discuss their imagery; the different trees, time of day, and location of trees. Student write a short story...
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Happiness is a Warm Puppy

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students view the film "Dogs: The Early Years" from PBS then participate in different activities revolving around dogs. After researching different breeds, students select a dog that best fits their personality and living situation as...
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You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover

For Students 4th
In this prediction instructional activity, 4th graders answer questions telling what they think the book Tarzan will be about based on the first sentence of the book. Students use that sentence to write a short story of their own.
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Cloud Stationary

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this cloud worksheet, students write a short story, essay, report, etc. The stationary includes a border of blue clouds and five lines for writing.
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Puffins

For Students 4th - 6th
In this writing worksheet, students write a short story on Puffins and then color and decorate a picture of two birds sight seeing on an adventure.
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Folklore Festivities: Exploring Short Stories

For Teachers 3rd
Students explore the stories of "William Tell, The Husband Who Was to Mind the House, The Little Match Girl, and Three Words of Wisdomare" in the five lessons of this unit. The understanding of folktales is highlighted in this unit.
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Cuentos

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Pupils revise Spanish mystery stories. They sequence the events from a group's mystery story and suggest revisions for the setting. They revise their stories using the suggestions from classmates and describe characters in folktales....
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Picture Prompt: Island Kids

For Students 4th - 6th
In this picture writing worksheet, students practice writing a short story on their own after being given a picture prompt of island kids. Students choose a few of their words from a word bank generated by the teacher.
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Picture Prompt: Frog And Dog

For Students 4th - 6th
In this picture prompt worksheet, students write a short story after being shown a picture prompt of a frog and a dog. Students choose a few of their words from a word bank generated by the teacher.

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