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Life Size Characters
Sixth graders analyze character traits and create a life size character outline. In this character analysis lesson, 6th graders analyze character traits of a character using character webs and poems. Students then create a life size...
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Mini Research Report
Sixth graders select a topic to research. They gather information from at least 3 sources and take notes according to the categories chosen. Students write a rought draft using the notes. They edit, revise and publish the information....
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Endangered Species: Report Planner
In this science related worksheet, students write three things they would like to learn about an endangered species and then list the resources they plan on using to secure the answers to their three facts.
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Famous People of China
In this writing instructional activity, students choose a famous person from China to research and write a report detailing that persons life on the lines provided.
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Puffins
For this writing worksheet, students write an original short story on Puffins. Students utilize vivid verbs and adjectives in their stories.
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Puffins
In this literature worksheet, students write an original poem about Puffins on the four lines provided. Students share their poems with their classmates.
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Color and Write
In this coloring and writing worksheet, students practice coloring a dragon with vibrant colors and then writing a short descriptive paragraph describing their dragon.
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Paragraphs
In this paragraph activity, students read a short excerpt explaining what a paragraph is and what types of sentences belong in them. They then read 4 more paragraphs and underline the sentence in each that does not belong.
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Paragraphs
In this paragraphs worksheet, students respond to 4 multiple choice questions by selecting the correct sentence that belongs in the paragraph from the 2 sentences given.
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Letter Template
In this endangered species letter template worksheet, students express their views regarding endangered species as they draft a letter to someone.
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Whitman and Lincoln
Students determine if Lincoln and Whitman ever met and write a dialogue between the two men. In this Whitman and Lincoln instructional activity, students read Whitman's poem "Beat! Beat! Drums!" and connect it to the events of Lincoln's...
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Who Am I Without Him?
Students read and discuss the book, Who Am I Without Him? In this fluency lesson, students practice reading with expression and making text to self connections. Students practice writing expressively in their journals.
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Discrimination on the Menu
Students study discrimination in the workplace. In this discrimination lesson, students define the term 'fair' and work in groups to find ways all people are alike and different. Students write sentences defining a fair classroom, a fair...
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The Mosaic School
Students complete activities to learn about world cultures. In this multicultural instructional activity, students define the terms diversity, culture, and mosaic. Students research their family's country of origin and complete...
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Altruism: Meeting Society's Needs
Students study society's needs and altruism within communities. In this altruism lesson, students identify and categorize the basic needs that human beings have and define altruism. Students complete research on altruistic organizations...
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Adventures in Africa
Students research Africa and prepare an advertisement about travelling to the continent. In this African travel lesson, students research a country in Africa and write an advertisement that encourages travel to the country. Students...
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Comic Book Project
Students write a fictional story into a comic book format. In this creative writing instructional activity, students analyze example comics and discuss the format. Students create a comic book using imaginary characters that find a...
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Pumpkin Science
Students investigate how plants grow by analyzing pumpkins. In this agricultural lesson plan, students read The Biggest Pumpkin Ever by Steven Kroll, and draw pictures of a pumpkin in each of its growing stages. Students measure and...
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Current Events Activity
Students investigate world news and create a performance from their research. In this current events lesson, students identify major political or news stories in the media and create a performance based on a character they will...
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Settling Down in a New Country
Young scholars explore environments by researching foreign countries. For this immigration lesson, students complete worksheets describing the many steps needed for an immigrant to become a citizen in a new country. Young scholars...
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Fighting Prejudice and Discrimination against People with Learning Disabilities
Students work to understand learning disabilities and discrimination. In this teaching tolerance lesson plan, students examine what learning disabilities are and how people are discriminated against. There are different activities for...
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We Garden: My Life as a Fruit or Vegetable
Students explore agriculture by participating in a role-play activity. In this farm to fork lesson, students ask and answer questions as though they were a specific plant about to be eaten. Students write responses to critical thinking...
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Where Were You?
Learners interview their parents about certain historical events. They take notes and share the interview with the class.
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Writing Letters-to-the-Editor
Students read newspaper editorials and apply the techniques to writing about school issues or current events. They submit the writing to the principal or newspaper editor.