Reading and Literature (page 45)

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Reading and Literature

Reading

Poetry

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The Hairy Dog Poetry Pack

Read this poem about a hairy dog, then have students compare and contrast the dog in the poem with other dogs they know.

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Literature

Poetry

Reading and Literature

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Comic-Strip Challenge

Use comic strips to teach students that there is a beginning, middle, and end to stories.

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Reading and Literature

Creative Writing

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We Shall Overcome Lesson Plan: We Are the Freedom Riders

Study the civil rights movement in America through music and literature. In this lesson, students will read We Shall…

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Reading and Literature

African-American History

Music and Songs

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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer Core Curriculum Guide

Introduce middle school students to the courts, the legal system, and the anatomy of a criminal trial through Theodore…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

U.S. Government

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Penguin's Guide to Chapter Book Series: Common Core Lesson Ideas

Motivate students to read independently with chapter book series. You're sure to find ones they'll love in this…

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Children's Book

Literature

Reading and Literature

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Build a Better Metaphor

In this poetry lesson plan, introduce (or re-familiarize) your students with metaphors. Then, encourage them to get…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Creative Writing

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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Teacher's Guide

Spark students' imagination with the illustrations and mysterious captions in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Teacher's Guide

Discover the magic of Chris Van Allsburg's first children's book, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. This printable teacher's…

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Reading and Literature

Fiction

Language Arts and Writing

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The Sweetest Fig Teacher's Guide

Explore fantasy, reality, and the power of dreams with The Sweetest Fig, a children's book by Chris Van Allsburg. This…

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Reading and Literature

Fantasy Fiction

Children's Book

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REFERENCE

Martin Luther King Jr, Civil Rights Leader

Deliver a lesson plan that reviews Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's life, and use a pictorial depiction of his life. This is…

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Reading and Literature

Literary Biographies

African-American History

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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

Literature

Creative Writing

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Gatsby Symbols

A list of important symbols from The Great Gatsby.

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Reading and Literature

Literary Style and Techniques

Teaching The Great Gatsby

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GAMES AND APPS

Reading Games

Students participate in reading games and enhance their reading abilities at the same time.

Subjects

Reading and Literature

Reading Comprehension

Silent Reading

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"Hi" in Hieroglyphics

Children explore an online resource and translate names and common words from English into hieroglyphics, and vice…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

Ancient Egypt

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International Cover Art for Harry Potter Lesson

Using pictures of book covers from around the world, students will analyze the accuracy of the art and compare it to the…

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Literature

Fantasy Fiction

Teaching Harry Potter

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DAILY WARM-UPS

Reading Warm-Up 135 for Gr. 5 & 6: Mystery/Suspense/Adventure

In this printable warm-up, students read a short mystery and answer comprehension questions.

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Reading Comprehension

Detective and Mysteries

Language Arts and Writing

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Reading Warm-Up 136 for Gr. 5 & 6: Mystery/Suspense/Adventure

In this printable warm-up, students read a story of adventure and answer comprehension questions.

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Reading Comprehension

Adventure

Language Arts and Writing

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"The Star Spangled Banner" Reading Warm-Up

Learn the history behind the "The Star-Spangled Banner" while improving students' reading skills. This printable warm-up…

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Reading

Reading Comprehension

Language Arts and Writing

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Albert Einstein Biography: A Reading Warm-Up (Grades 1 & 2)

In this printable reading warm-up, students read a short biography of Albert Einstein and answer reading comprehension…

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Reading Comprehension

Inventions

Scientists

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Tiger Woods Reading Warm-Up

In this printable daily warm-up, students read a short biography of Tiger Woods and answer reading comprehension…

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Reading Comprehension

Athletes

Sports

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Saving the Movies Reading Warm-Up

Help your students master important reading skills with a reading passage and comprehension questions about filmmaker…

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Reading Comprehension

Film and Video (Cinematography)

Film Directors

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Education Issues Reading Warm-Up: Teacher Selection

Examine the arguments for teacher selection while improving your students' reading skills. This printable warm-up…

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Reading and Literature

Reading Comprehension

Language Arts and Writing

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Health Reading Warm-Up: Benefits of Sleep (Grades 3 & 4)

Educate students about the health benefits of sleep while improving their reading skills. This printable warm-up…

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Reading Comprehension

Sleep

Language Arts and Writing

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