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Imagination Express
Students create an artistic response to the book, The Polar Express. In this creative writing lesson, students read the book and visualize an imaginary journey they would like to go on. Students create a train car from construction paper...
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Technology that Makes Phonics Fun
Students discover the Internet by participating in on-line educational activities. For this educational technology lesson, students utilize interactive story books, podcasts, and games to help expand an understanding of phonics....
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Caring for Our environment
Second graders study the environment by reading and discuss information on pollution in the texts. In this environment lesson students read Wicker School Takes Action, and City Green and discuss what we do with our trash. ...
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Using a Story: Miko the Monkey
Students discuss prior knowledge about monkeys with teacher and take a "Monkey Facts" quiz. In this language arts lesson, students make flash cards of vocabulary words and listen as teacher read Miko the Monkey. Students complete a...
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Beginning Short Stories --
After reading a short story, students answer 4 questions about a birthday party. This activity could be used for younger students, or with older students as part of an ESL lesson.
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Weaving Wool
Students demonstrate how to weave wool. In this agricultural production instructional activity, students read a story about sheep wool and use yarn and weaving patterns to create a weave.
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Getting to Know You
Students demonstrate the importance of friendship. In this character education lesson, students read the book Will You Be My Friend? and invite college level students into the classroom. Students discuss what they have in common with the...
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Milton Hershey Quilt Activity
Students extend their understanding of Milton Hershey. In this notable figures instructional activity, students create a paper quilt about Milton Hershey. Students use the template provided to design their own quilt square, including an...
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Long Vowel Phoneme - i_e
The vowel/consonant/vowel combination of /i_e/ is one of the most common in our language. In this lesson plan, kindergarterners share the book, The Doctor's Line to gain practice in reading these kind of words. A brainstorm session...
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Long Vowel Phoneme - oo
Learners recognize words by common spelling patterns. The teacher reads a poem to the class and look at rhymes for the word moon. They practice handwriting in conjunction with spelling, and they can even write their own -oo- poem!
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Non-Fiction Read-aloud
Students listen to the reading of a book about the area of science they are currently studying.
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Destination Reading
Students practice reading skills and comprehension through the use of computers and the educational software "Destination Reading" provided by Riverdeep in this self-directed lesson.
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Intermediate Dialogues--
This short reading activity is a quick way to have younger students practice comprehension skills. Learners read a conversation between two friends and then answer 4 comprehension and vocabulary questions.
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Rapunzel
In this story worksheet, students read "Rapunzel," then answer comprehension, extension and discussion questions and conduct simple research on castles.
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Critical Thinking Strategies
Students explore critical thinking strategies. In this critical thinking lesson, students evaluate multiple choice answers. Students note similarities between incorrect answers and discover how to compare and contrast incorrect and...
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Masks and Aesop's Fables
Students study and perform Aesop's fables. In this Aesop's fables lesson, students read and/or listen to a number of the famous fables. They make masks based on the characters and perform a fable using the masks. They write about the...
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Subject Object Pronoun Practice
Practice substituting subjects and objects in a sentence with the correct pronouns. A grammar activity prompts young learners to fill in the blanks for ten missing subjects, and then ten missing objects in different sentences.
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Cartoon Stories
All ages love to engage in cartoon writing –- little do they know that they actually learn quite a bit from it! In an instructional session focused on literacy syntax and vocabulary, your pupils work cooperatively to draw six pictures...
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Next 200
Use this comprehensive list to have your class practice reading and spelling commonly used words. View this resource before spelling tests or as a center activity. Learners can practice reading and writing the words.
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Syllables
Review important reading skills with this resource on syllables. Learners discuss the rules for dividing words into syllables, and they practice this skill with a variety of words. This is a comprehensive and useful presentation to use...
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Making Cents of the Senses
Learners explore sight and hearing. In this senses lesson, students read Brown Bear Brown Bear, discuss how eyes are used for sight, and chart the eye color of the learners in the class. Students discuss how hearing is important, take a...
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Why?
Learners discuss the concept of asking questions while reading. They discuss the types of questions to ask that will improve their comprehension. Students read from a textbook and practice creating questions to ask themselves while...
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SSR Teacher/Student-Run Conferences
Looking for a simple way to connect with each of your pupils about a book they've read? While the rest of your class is engaged in SSR, each learner comes to you for a one-on-one session. Great for formative assessment or just a good...
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Legends
Students are introduced to the topic of legends. Using the text of Irving's novels, they gather information on different cultures. They practice using new vocabulary and their listening skills. They retell the stories in chronlogical order.