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Nature’s Fury—Myths and Drama

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the elements of theatre. In this dramatic performances lesson plan, 5th graders discuss the structural elements of theatre and dramatize "The Origins of the Season," an explanation myth.
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The First Americans

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in theatre activities to study American history. In this American history and theatre lesson, students work in groups to research a specific Native American group to investigate their lifestyle. Students then create...
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Symmetry in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students examine knightly virtues and will measure Gawain's strength in the poem Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. In this poetry analysis lesson, students identify the bob-and-wheel poetic form and analyze symmetry in the poem. Students...
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Characterization Group Search

For Students 7th - 9th
In this characterization worksheet, students identify the traits harbored by a character in a work of literature.  Students work cooperatively to locate proof that the character exhibits these traits and then vote on the accuracy of each...
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Book Chats

For Teachers 7th - 10th
In this book chat worksheet, learners read a book and participate in a book chat for the novel. Students use the example questions to discuss the book. Learners take turns asking each other questions as they participate in the speaker...
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Questions for "The Black Cat"

For Students 7th - 9th
In this Edgar Allan Poe learning exercise, learners work in groups to answer a series of questions for Edgar Allan Poe's story, "The Black Cat."
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Story Map

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this story map learning exercise, students read a story and find the different story elements. They fill in the setting, characters, conflict, and climax. 
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B-movies and Plot: Story Elements, Writing, Media

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars use old "B-Movies" as a springboard to discuss and analyze traditional plot structures. They form groups and make their own 'movie' to demonstrate their knowledge.
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Creating with Alice

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners explore Alice Programming Software. In this exploratory lesson plan, students design a unique storyboard which will guide the creation of their Alice World.  Learners write and create their own films.

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