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  • LESSON PLANS

    Birthday Buddies

    Students will prepare research projects about a famous person who shares their birthdate.

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    Teaching Bunny Cakes by Rosemary Wells
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    Who Writes History? Rethinking Columbus Day

    In this lesson plan, students explore their ideas about history and who writes it. The often-repeated "fact" that…

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    Reading and Literature
    Nonfiction Literature
    Discovery and Exploration
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  • Educator's Guide to Al Capone Does My Shirts

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    Educator's Guide to Al Capone Does My Shirts

    The discussion topics, lessons and activities in this educator's guide for Al Capone Does My Shirts will help you…

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    Reading and Literature
    Novels
    American History/U.S. History
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  • Savvy Common Core Lesson Plans

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    Savvy Common Core Lesson Plans

    Use Ingrid Law's Savvy with this comprehensive educator's guide to meet Common Core State Standards. This six-week…

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    Children's Book
    Fantasy Fiction
    Literature
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  • Matilda by Roald Dahl Common Core Reading Guide

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    Matilda Common Core Lesson Plans

    Complete and comprehensive guide to teaching the classic Roald Dahl novel! This educator's guide for Matilda by Roald…

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    Reading and Literature
    Fiction
    Children's Book
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  • "Bonefish, Bluebird" Music & Poetry Lesson Plan

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    "Bonefish, Bluebird" Music & Poetry Lesson Plan

    This lesson plan is designed for 3rd grade but can be used in grades K-5. Students will read the definition of poetry,…

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    Music
    Poetry
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    Fall Similes

    Students create descriptive autumn similes and write them on fall-themed paper. This is a fun arts & crafts activity to…

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    Reading and Literature
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  • Poems, Poems, and More Poems

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    Poems, Poems, and More Poems

    In this printable computer activity, students learn about different types of poetry. They practice their word processing…

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    Reading and Literature
    Literature
    Poetry
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    Blooming Tree

    Reward students for reading books by adding to a student-made tree.

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    Reading Instruction
    Language Arts and Writing
    Reading
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    Using Mad Libs® in the Classroom: Fluency and Study Skills (Gr. 4-6)

    Fluency activities include playing a punctuation card game, performing a Reader's Theater, and engaging in a challenging…

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    Reading
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    Using Mad Libs® in the Classroom: Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary (Gr. 4-6)

    Reading comprehension activities challenge students to complete a Mad Libs© selection as a Cloze exercise, extract a…

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  • ACTIVITIES

    Shadow of a Bull

    Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.

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    Literature
    Folk Tales
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  • Prose and Poetry Connection

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    Prose and Poetry Connection

    Teach your students how to write a narrative poem based on a prose realistic fiction selection using this detailed…

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    Reading and Literature
    Poetry
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  • If I Were in Charge of the World

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    If I Were in Charge of the World

    In this computer activity, students read and discuss a poem, imagining what the world would be like if they were in…

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    Reading and Literature
    Literature
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    Harry Potter Haiku

    Students learn how to write a haiku using the Harry Potter book series as a prompt.

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    Reading Comprehension
    Literature
    Teaching Harry Potter
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  • Create a Movie Storyboard

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    Create a Movie Storyboard

    Draw pictures and write captions to show the sequence of a realistic fiction story.

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    Reading Comprehension
    Visual Arts
    Reading
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  • March Wind Poetry Pack

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    March Wind Poetry Pack

    Students illustrate a poem wile predicting what will happen in each stanza.

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    Poetry
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  • I Dreamed I Was a Snowman Poetry Pack

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    I Dreamed I Was a Snowman Poetry Pack

    Use this poem to teach students about interpreting metaphor and fantasy in poetry. I Dreamed I Was a Snowman is a great…

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    Literature
    Winter Season
    Reading and Literature
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  • KWL Chart (Version 1)

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    KWL Chart (Version 1)

    Organize students' knowledge of a topic with a KWL chart. Track what students Know, what they Want to know, and what…

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    Reading
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  • LESSON PLANS

    Skill Builders: Word Analogy Questions, Week 10

    Week 10: Word analogies to sharpen students' thinking skills and prepare them for standardized tests.

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    Grammar
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    The Race of Toad and Deer

    Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

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    Literature
    Multicultural Literature
    Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
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    Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One and Aunt Isabel Makes Trouble

    Create a memorable storytelling unit for your class with the help of this teacher's guide.

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    Reading Comprehension
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  • Literary Terms

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    Literary Terms

    Identify the setting, plot, point of view, theme, and main characters of a realistic fiction selection.

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    Reading Comprehension
    Literary Style and Techniques
    Reading
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  • Vocabulary Activities

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    Vocabulary Activities

    Build vocabulary knowledge and skills with these activities.

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