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Comparing Cultures Through Symbols
Middle schoolers examine symbols used by the Plains Indians. Using examples of African art, they discuss what symbols they use that relate to the Native American symbols. They compare and contrast the two cultures and discuss as a class...
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Power of Symbols in West African Art
High schoolers examine and analyze symbols used in the Asante community of Ghana and look at the history of power struggles in West Africa. They discover how to express meaning and power as they create their own symbols and short...
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Through the Looking-Glass Chess: Create Your Own Games!
Sixth graders research chess in relation to the metaphors in Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass. They read the novel and note references to chess and research the history of chess and how to play the game. In groups, they create...
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Nature Metaphors
In this metaphor instructional activity, students read information about how to write a metaphor . Students are instructed to write some metaphors about nature in an unlined blank space.
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Rain Forest Similes
In this rainforest similes worksheet, 2nd graders will read two examples of similes and practice writing 5 similes about things found in the rainforest. Students will pick their favorite simile and illustrate it.
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Tree Alliteration
In this Tree Alliteration worksheet, students read an example of an alliteration about a tree and write their own. There is a picture of a tree in which students can write their alliteration inside.
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Food Alliterations
In this language arts worksheet, students read about the use of alliterations in writing. After reading the examples, students write 5 alliterations about food.
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Ladybug Similes
In this simile activity, students review the definition and an example about similes. Students then write five similes about ladybugs, pick out the best one, and then illustrate it.
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Antarctic Similes
In this Antarctic similes worksheet, students review the definition of this type of figurative language and then write 5 similes about Antarctic animals illustrating 1 of them.
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Thematic Poetry Videos
Students pen poetry regarding global issues. In this information literacy lesson, students research global issues and use their findings to compose poems regarding the topics. Students create videos that include images and the the text...
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Beyond Chopsticks and Rice
Students explore the stereotypical American images of China. In this English and World History lesson, students read a novel to become familiar with China and its people. Students research various events in China's history and report...
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings: Chapters 34, 35
Students analyze Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings in part of an analysis of imagery. In this Maya Angelou lesson, students read chapters 34 and 35 in the novel and define imager. Students work in pairs to locate two...
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Olympic Mascot Lesson
Learners investigate the 1968 Olympics by identifying their mascots. In this Olympic history lesson, students participate in a group activity where they match countries with their representative mascots. Learners analyze the...
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Fantasy Allegory of Air
Students analyze the painting Jan Brueghel and design their own book. In this art and book lesson, students discuss the elements of fantasy from the painting and create their own book. Students illustrate the book and create a painting...
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The Flag
Students see the flag as a symbol. In this flag lesson, students look at the flag to see different patterns and shapes. They review the importance of the flag and its meaning to the United States.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer questions about themes from Twain's The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
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Adinkra Cloth
Learners explore traditional African culture, symbols and symbol making and printing, and create class adinkra cloth.
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Focus on Figurative Language in Prose and Poetry
Students place emphasis on the use of figurative language when analyzing prose and poetry. In this figurative language lesson, students explore the tone of a story and its imagery. Students read and discuss how the author uses imagery in...
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Recognizing Similes: Fast as a Whip
Students review basic knowledge of similes and engage with similes on a more abstract level. In this similes instructional activity, students define similes and identify examples. Students read and analyze the similes used in poetry by...
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My Candle
This is probably my students' favorite writing assignment. They obviously tell their friends about it, because every year my ne
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Celebration Symbols and Their Meaning
Students develop a symbol that represents something they wish to celebrate or include in a celebration of their choosing.
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Symbols
Learners, using their definition of symbols, divide into groups and create a symbol that represents the diversity in their group. They identify familiar symbols and express the meaning of them.
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Animals in Ancient Rome (Grades 1-5)
Students invent, illustrate, and describe hybrid exotic animals, their imaginary origins, and lifestyles. They explain the ways in which ancient Romans made use of various animals.
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Good Will - Three Chinese Stories
Students listen to The Seven Chinese Brothers and identify tall tale elements in it. They brainstorm ways they could help each other in school. They create a banner reflecting the style and art of Chinese decorations and clothing in the...
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