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Books for Teaching Dinosaurs
Students investigate dinosaurs through books. In this lesson about dinosaurs, students read a variety of books about dinosaurs. Students become familiar with dinosaurs through reading about them. Students learn that reading is...
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Literary Element: Character
In this language arts worksheet, students focus upon the characters of a novel and take the time to discuss this literary element.
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English Literature Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. The vocabulary and spelling are emphasized.
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English Lit. Terms Word Search Puzzle
In this literature worksheet, students look for the words that are part of the word search puzzle that is focused around the theme of the sheet.
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Scarlet Letter Vocab Word Search
In this literature worksheet, middle schoolers look for the words that are related to the theme of the worksheet. They also work on the skills of spelling and word recognition.
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Hamlet and R&G Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, learners look for the words that are part of the play of Hamlet. They use the word search puzzle to help with spelling skills.
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Works of Literature Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy learning exercise, students look for the words that are related to the concept that is reviewed in the sheet. They also acquire new vocabulary.
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Samuel Langhorne Clemens
In this biography activity, students read a factual biography of Samuel Clemens, also known as Mark Twain. The students then answer 14 questions. Note: there is a grammar/spelling error in the title on this page.
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Tigers and Twilight
In this tiger shaped word search worksheet, learners find 12 words and mark them in the puzzle. All pertain to the book Tigers at Twilight.
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Unscramble the Words: Viking Ships at Sunrise
In this word scramble worksheet, learners decipher 12 words. All are from the book Viking Ships at Sunrise. There is no word bank.
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Word Unscramble Book "Snowflake Bentley"
In this vocabulary unscramble learning exercise, students unscramble 24 words. These are related to the photographer Wilson Bentley. There is no word bank.
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Mystic Creatures of Old
In this literature worksheet, middle schoolers find the words that are related to the concept of mystical creatures found in writing of legend.
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Day of the Dragon Wordsearch
For this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are related to the stories that have dragon characters. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
In this language arts worksheet, students find the words used in the "Chamber of Secrets" and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Tolkien Search
In this literature activity, middle schoolers find the words related to the author Tolkien and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Harry Potter Wordsearch
In this literacy learning exercise, students look for the terms found in the book of Harry Potter and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Parallel Studies in American/Afro-American Literature, Part II -- Black and White Images in Alienation
Students begin the lesson with a review of the elements of poetry. Individually, they read a variety of poems and literature one white and one black author focusing on decay, sterility and alienation. They identify these images within...
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Learning Rhymes
Students practice reading and writing in this cross-curricular lesson for the early-elementary classroom. Emphasis is placed on daily practice, individual improvements, and positive reinforcements for jobs well done during the activity.
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Great Philsophers Revisited
Students work together to research the great philsophers of literature. With a focus on Emerson or Thoreau, they describe his ideas of transcendentalism or civil disobedience, respectively. In groups, they create a short video clip to...
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Lousia May Alcott
Students examine the life of Louisa May Alcott. Using the Internet, they examine the types of books and plays she wrote. In groups, they compare and contrast the types of covers used on the various publishing's. They design and color...
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Guideline for Book Reports -- Southern Literature and the Old South Myth
Students are introduced to the guidelines for giving their book report on Southern Literature. With a partner, they work together to develop a catchy phrase to grab the reader's attention. They must also include whether the book is...
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Glencoe Literature Themes: Legends
Students prepare for and respond to literature selections. This package includes five lessons from the Glencoe Literature series, each covering a different reading selection. Pre-reading and response activities are included for each...
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Ending At Owl Creek
Students engage in a reading of "An Occurrence At Owl Creek" in order to work on the reading comprehension skills of prediction with looking at the ending. They predict the next events leading to the ending and summarize how it could...
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Our Environment
Students engage in a literature study that helps students to connect with some of the issues of conservation. They list parts of the environment that need protection with the help of a graphic organizer. Then students discuss in groups...