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Compare and Contrast
Students write a paragraph. In this writing lesson, students review what a paragraph is and how it contains a beginning, middle and end. Students also learn how to write comparison and contrast paragraphs.
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Fun With Faces: Stuart, Da Vinci and Picasso
Third graders conduct research and review art work to compare the styles of Stuart, Da Vinci and Picasso. They develop and compile a portfolio including masterpieces of these artists and original works. Students compose detailed...
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Compare and Order Numbers
In this compare and order numbers worksheet, 6th graders solve 15 different problems that include comparing and ordering various numbers. They write either greater than or less than to indicate which is greatest in each set of numbers.
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The Writer’s Toolbox: What You Need to Master the Craft
All the tools (and directions) you’ll need to build an essay are included in a resource designed for learners and educators. The packet can be given to class members or divided into sections and used as part of a series of lesson...
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ALIKE, DIFFERENT, OR BOTH?
Young scholars compare and contrast two characters from the play The Diary of Anne Frank on a Venn diagram and write a paragraph showing similarities and differences.
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Discovering Dickens
Students restate facts and details in text to inform and organize ideas and have a choice of four activities to enhance learning,
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Comparing Spiders to Insects
Third graders research spiders and insects through a variety of Internet sites and compare them. In this spider and insect lesson, 3rd graders complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting insects and spiders. ...
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Great Expectations
Students examine how Pip's inner thoughts are portrayed through the medium of film in "Great Expectations." After viewing the film, they answer discussion questions, and compare and contrast the differences between the portrayal of...
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Finders Keepers
Students explore the career of beekeeping. In this careers lesson plan, students examine the importance of the beekeeping industry. Students read stories about beekeepers and write comparisons. Students write a report on beekeepers and...
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Analysis of Bleach
High schoolers analyze and compare laundry bleaches by testing their oxidizing powers. They conduct their lab experiment, compare/contrast their results with other students' work, and complete a worksheet.
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Very Good Facts About Very Good Books
Students identify the characteristics of fiction and non-fiction texts. In this genre study instructional activity, students read the books A Butterfly Alphabet Book and I Wish I Were a Butterfly. Students develop a graphic organizer to...
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Breaking News English: Wikipedia
In this Wikipedia worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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Out of This World Writing!
Miss Frizzle's class provides the inspiration for your young learners! Read "The Magic School Bus Explores Outer Space," and discuss the solar system. First learners will complete a KWL chart about a planet they're assigned to. Then, as...
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Comparing and Contrasting Two States
Students investigate two states of their choosing. In this comparison and contrast lesson, students research two states and write comparison and contrast papers that feature their research findings.
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Minoan and Mycenaean Comparison and Contrast
In this ancient history worksheet, students compare and contrast the Minoan and Mycenaean cultures in the given chart. They identify their art, trade, building techniques, language, religion, and the area that they were each located.
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Countries Comparison
In this Venn Diagram activity, students compare and contrast two countries that participate in the Olympics.
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Comparison of Constitutions Lesson
Young scholars compare and contrast the United States and Croatia's Constitution. In groups, they argue the point for or against a country's constitution being able to take a citizen's life. They analzye how each constitution outlines...
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Greek Governments Comparison
In this World History learning exercise, students compare and contrast five different Greek Government systems in a chart. They identify who ruled each type of government. In addition to, students list the characteristics and weaknesses...
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Tea Party Comparison
In this American History worksheet, 11th graders compare and contrast John Andrews and Massachusetts Gazette.
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Confederation Comparison
Young scholars compare/contrast through primary sources the Articles of Confederation in the United States to the Confederation Period in Canada. They summarize the successes and failures of each. In essence, they analyze the impact of...
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Athens and Sparta Comparison
In this World History activity, students compare and contrast the Athens to the Spartans. They define their physical, intellectual, and military characteristics, as well as the form of government established. Finally, students compare...
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Comparison and Contrast - Two Short Stories
Middle schoolers investigate writing techniques by analyzing 2 stories written by Edgar Allen Poe. In this language arts lesson, students choose two Edgar Allen Poe short stories to read and take notes on the setting, theme,...
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Edgar Allan Poe and Anna Katherine Green
Students analyze the genre of detective fiction through stories by Edgar Allan Poe and Anna Katherine Green. In this detective fiction lesson, students read "The Tell-Tale Heart" and "The Second Bullet." Students read the summaries and...
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Don Quixote
The ideas present for analyzing Don Q are tried and true, and the beginner to the novel will find the information helpful. The most productive activity on this resource would be the mind map (link available) that gives readers and...