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Monster and Myths: Scripts

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore characteristics of the myth genre.  In this myth lesson, students become familiar with various myths and the cultures they were derived from. Middle schoolers compare in a graphic organizer. Students write...
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Letters from the Heart: Designing for the Other 90% of the World's Population

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore varied aspects of the design process and learn that most products are designed to reach the worlds wealthiest 10%. In this lesson, students work in groups to learn ways in which designers are attempting to rectify...
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I Have a Metaphor

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Learners locate the literary devices used in Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech. In this figurative language lesson plan, students first distinguish between similes, metaphors, analogies, personification, etc. Learners...
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To Declare or Not to Declare Independence?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Class members adopt the persona of real figures in American history, Patriots and Loyalists, research these individuals to determine their stance, and then debate the question of whether or not to declare independence from England. 
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6th Grade: Express Yourself, Lesson 1: Poem

For Teachers 6th Standards
While originally created to accompany The Cay, this poetry lesson could be used on it's own, especially if you are working on dialect. Class members conduct a close reading of "When Malindy Sings" by Paul Laurence Dunbar and listen to an...
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Waiting Your Turn to Speak

For Teachers K - 12th
Have you ever been so excited to talk that you interrupted another person? Help young conversationalists wait their turn to speak with a social skills activity. 
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6th Grade: Express Yourself, Lesson 2: Close Read

For Teachers 6th Standards
The second instructional activity of a pair about Paul Laurence Dunbar, this plan focuses in particular on his poem, "We Wear the Masks." After a short historical introduction, class members conduct a series or readings, marking up the...
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Using History to Teach Tolerance: A Ripple of Hope

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students investigate the prejudice and racism that has existed in the U.S. for centuries by attending a field trip.  In this equality lesson, students visit the Tolerance Museum and discuss the history of the U.S.  Students write a poem...
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Village Descriptions

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students respond to teacher questioning about villages and how their senses help describe things.  In this five senses lesson, students work in groups to make a written picture of another student in the class.  Students find that...
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Modals of Deduction

For Students 6th - Higher Ed
In this ESL modals of deduction activity, students look at 4 photographs. Students write or say a sentence about each photograph that uses one of the following expressions: could be, might be, can't be or must be.
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Persuasive Text: Vocabulary Charades

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students play charades to act out vocabulary words that have recently been introduced in class.  In this vocabulary lesson students may work in groups or in pairs.
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Modals

For Students 5th - 7th
In this modals activity, students work in groups to use the list of 10 modals in sentences. They write the sentences on the lines provided on the activity. They then determine the meaning of each modal as it is used.
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Words into Pictures

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students discover the history of writing through images, and the universal themes that are still relevant.  In this communications lesson, students analyze a group of symbols on the black board and must translate them into a complete...
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Homophone Cartoons

For Teachers 5th - 7th
A terrific lesson plan on homophones awaits your youngsters. First, pupils access a website that contains lists of homophones. Then, it's time to get creative! Everyone gets a piece of poster board and they create a homophone cartoon -...
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Creating Characters

For Teachers 3rd - 7th Standards
Examine character in depth. Over the course of these six lessons, learners explore their own character traits, determine the traits of characters in the books they read, practice comparing and contrasting, and collaborate in small groups...
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Welcome to the Blogosphere

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Create a blog spot for your classroom and promote online discussions. There are several blogging websites listed here, and you can create one specific to each class or one collective site. Teach your learners how to post on the blog, and...
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Bridge to Terabithia

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Young scholars explore scenes from Katherine Paterson's book, Bridge to Terabithia. In this visualization lesson, students listen to the story read aloud. The young scholars then choose words and phrases that paint a picture in their...
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Unit 1: Water is Life: The Heart and Science Behind this Phrase

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Water, water, everywhere — but will there be enough to drink? Check out these detailed lesson plans to meet NGSS water cycle and CCSS literacy standards in your science classroom. Learners do a close reading of a challenging, poetic text...
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Express Yourself Lesson Seed 7: Pronouns

For Teachers 6th Standards
Take a break from literature study to address some grammatical concerns. Using a text you've already read in your class, show how to analyze pronoun use. After watching the master, pairs analyze a short excerpt on their own, identifying...
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Environmental Interdependence (Environmental Awareness)

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Whether introducing a study of environment awareness or preparing your classes for a performance task related to environmental interdependence, you will find this resource useful. Key terms and concepts are introduced so that all...
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Clauses: The Trilogy

For Students 5th - 6th
In this three types of clauses worksheet, students read sentences with highlighted clauses and identify them as noun, adverb, or adjective clauses. Students fill in the blanks in ten sentences.
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The Farmer Cares for the Land

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore farming by creating visual demonstrations. In this agriculture lesson plan, students read assigned text about a farmer's duty and identify the events that have taken place in the history of agriculture. Students...
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Gearing up for Grammar

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students input autobiographical information to apply in a Diamante' poem that utilizes the different parts of speech. Students interact with each other sharing their autobiographical information completed on the database created....
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Unit Plan Template

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Use this U.S. History unit plan as a template for creating your own! Simply download the resource and edit the text fields with your own customized unit plan. This is a great jumping-off step, especially for newer teachers. 

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