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Blendspace: Investigating Main Idea
An eleven-part learning module with links to images, videos, websites, slides, and a quiz about finding the main idea.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Legend of the Bluebonnet
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Legend of the Bluebonnet" by Tomie dePaola. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: The Mud Pony
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "The Mud Pony" by Caron Lee Cohen. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Missing Manatee
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Missing Manatee" by Cynthia C. DeFelice. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Notes From a Liar and Her Dog
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Notes from a Liar and her Dog" by Gennifer Choldenko. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Perloo the Bold
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Perloo the Bold" by Avi. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Pedro's Journal
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Pedro's Journal" by Pam Conrad. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Remember the Ladies
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Remember the Ladies" by Cheryl Harness. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Through My Eyes
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Through My Eyes" by Ruby Bridges. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Wackiest White House Pets Extension Activities
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Wackiest White House Pets" by Kathryn Gibbs Davis. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Well Wished
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Well Wished" by Franny Billingsley. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Who Are You Calling a Woolly Mammoth?
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Who Are You Calling a Woolly Mammoth?" by Elizabeth Levy. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Other
Project Happy Child: Mind Mapping
This British web site gives a basic overview, answers questions about mindmapping, and offers suggestions on this topic. Several books are recommended. Explore the links for more information.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Cause and Effect
[Free Registration/Login Required] This elementary flipchart explains cause and effect within the context of literature discussion. Activotes provide student interaction and assessment.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Storyboard Frames
For this lesson plan students will be able to focus on the main events of a book by drawing a storyboard. Lesson plan indicated for 2nd grade and above.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Concept Question Board
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a one-page flipchart that has a template for Concept and Question set up as a divided board.
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Story Arts: Storytelling Activities & Plot Structure Scenarios
This collection of storytelling activities-developed by storyteller/author Heather Forest for her storytelling workshops with learners, teachers, and librarians-can be expanded by educators into language arts lesson plans to support...
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I Buzzle: Group Discussion Activities
Group discussion activities help at several levels, may it be professional or personal. The following article will highlight the importance of these activities and provide you with examples. The activities described can help with warming...
Quizlet
Quizlet: 5th Grade: Observation vs. Inference: Proficient: Flashcards
This set of interactive flashcards focuses on observation and inference. It provides a list of terms with definitions and some examples.
Quizlet
Quizlet: Flashcards: Short Story Elements Exam Fall 2010
Do you need to learn about short story elements? This page offers flashcards with the terms and definitions available in audio, a list of the terms and definitions to read and study or click to have them read aloud, and links to related...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Listening Game
Students will practice their ability to acknowledge new information expressed by classmates. A good lesson for the first day of school!
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Cram: Flashcards to Study and Sample Essays
This site offers a wide selection of flashcards for you to study, memorize, test yourself on, and more. Learn a foreign language, practice your multiplication table or prepare for your MCAT by memorizing every bone in the body. Whatever...