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Creating an Anthology

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Student compile a poetry anthology. In this literature lesson plan, pupils examine notable poetry anthologies. Students then select a theme to build their anthologies of 10 poems pertaining to their chosen theme.
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Introduction of Careers in Technical and Engineering

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore career opportunities in technology and engineering. In this engineering lesson, 9th graders design plans and build machines to perform tasks.
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One Word Substitution 14

For Students 7th - 9th
In this online interactive vocabulary skills activity, students match the 10 vocabulary terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions. Students may submit their answers to be scored. All of the words begin...
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Renaissance Realities

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze passages by Niccolo Machiavelli and Francis Bacon as an analysis of Renaissance ideas in contemporary situations. For this Renaissance writings lesson, students read excerpts from Machiavelli's The Prince and multiple...
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The Poetry Archive

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students investigate the power of title and poetry in a Langston Hughes' poem. In this poetry analysis lesson plan, students discuss the poem 'I, Too' for its title and content. Students use the variation in English Words and Phrases...
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"The Necklace" and "Cinderella"

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders complete literature analysis activities using Guy de Maupassants "The Necklace" and the Grimm Brothers "Cinderella." In this literature analysis lesson plan, 10th graders discuss the life and career of Guy de...
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Singing Lesson for Grades 5-8

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students practice their breath control and posture in this singing lesson. They sing with accurate pitch and rhythm. They sing the songs repeatedly while evaluating their breathing ability in small groups and then regroup as a class to...
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Theme

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the concept of theme and how it is used in literary works. They read a variety of texts looking for the theme in each of them. Students also differentiate between the plot and theme by using a correct...
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Hear vs. Listen

For Students Higher Ed
In this English grammar instructional activity, students differentiate between the usage of the words "hear" and "listen."  Students complete 17 fill in the blank and 4 short answer questions using the correct word where...
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Bad to Good Singing

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders view videos and identify good singing and bad singing.  In this singing lesson, 4th graders recognize that pitch, tone quality and breathing are important  to good singing.
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Singin' Around the Year

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore performing arts by singing with their class. In this music appreciation lesson, students collaborate in groups to read and sing songs based on specific holidays such as the Fourth of July or Christmas. Students define...
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Figurative Language at Black Bayou Lake

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers visit the Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. They take digital pictures and make notes with information about the scenic life. Back in the classroom, they use the digital pictures to complete a figurative language...
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Letters from the Frontier: Reading and Writing Primary Documents

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine historical documents about George Caitlin to derive meaning about his life and contributions. The lesson plan is multicultural and helps students to appreciate art and history.
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My Love and I - 2

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students sing the song "My Love And I" by Sonja Poorman and Berta Poorman in this Music lesson for the High School SSA choir. The lesson is part of a unit that can be used to aid the performance and practice of the song in a choir setting.
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My Love And I

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice singing the song "My Love And I" by Sonja Poorman and Berta Poorman in this High School music lesson for the SSA choir. This lesson can be accomplished in under an hour and includes warm-up ideas to begin the class.
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My Love And I

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice singing the song "My Love And I" by Sonja Poorman and Berta Poorman in this High School music lesson for the SSA choir. Emphasis is placed on proper singing techniques. This is part of a unit of lessons on this song.
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Spinning Your Wheels

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students read various articles related to transportation and land use. They cite textual references as they engage in panel discussions, shared inquiry discussions and debates. They write a persuasive essay on the topic.
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Marriage of Visual and Thematic Aspects of Herbert's Poetry

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders study the visual aspects of poetry and write a poem using the white space to form a poem into the shape of a plus sign.
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Pipe-Cleaner Stick Figures

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders create puppets out of pipe cleaners and, in groups, put on a puppet show based on a section of a story they have read from their readers.
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The Power of Words Words That Reinforce Stereotypes

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Learners devise and discuss definitions for words that are promote stereotypes. They share the definitions and impressions in small groups.
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Black Bayou Lake Short Story

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders use Microsoft Word to create an original short story. The setting must be Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The characters must be animals found at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge. The story must contain...
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My Name is.....

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Learners utilize available technology to create, produce, and publish an alphabet pattern book. Students use publishing, multimedia and word processing for their writing. They create their own A My Name is Alice Class book based off the...
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Postcards to the Troops

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students write postcards to the troops in Iraq. After listening to letters written by troops in Iraq, students discuss ways the troops are helping America and how they should show their support. Students use a postcard template and...
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A Soldier's Valentine

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create Valentine's for soldiers in Iraq. They review how to write a friendly paragraph and discuss the military and duties of soldiers in Iraq. They create postcards and write reasons why they are rpoud of the military and how...

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