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Each Peach Plum Pear
First graders listen to the story, Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet and Allen Ahlberg, then give appropriate responses to questions asked about the story. They investigate what compound words by participateing in a variety of activities.
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Fruit and Seeds Project
In this nature worksheet, students observe 6 different fruits. Students cut each fruit in half and study the seeds inside. Students record their observations and practice writing the fruit names.
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Mixed Up Fruit
In this language arts learning exercise, students analyze 12 names of fruit which have been scrambled. Students decipher each name and write them on the lines. Students draw pictures of the fruits.
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ESL Vocabulary Trace and Read: Fruit
In these English Language vocabulary worksheets, students trace the words for each fruit word, write the words on the lines, and then use the pictures to help them identify each vocabulary word.
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Arkansas State Anthem
Does your state have an anthem? Consider using it to launch a study of poetic imagery. Class members research the poet, the history of the song, the images presented, the format, and the tone. Conclude with a class sing-along.
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Reading Pattern Books
Students investigate pattern books. In this literature lesson, students read the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? and use echo and choral reading strategies. Students identify the pattern in the text and write about the...
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The Life And Times Of The Apple
Students engage in a study about the biology of apples that includes growth and reproduction. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students write a description of an apple brought to class by answering several questions....
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Rhymes
Students complete rhyming word activities. In this rhyming words instructional activity, students play an online game for rhyming words and recite a well known nursery rhyme as a class. Students pick out words from the poem that rhyme...
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Grouping Fruits and Vegetable
Students identify the differences between fruits and vegetables. In this nutrition instructional activity, students identify the properties of fruits and vegetables and group various fruits and vegetables into categories.
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Alphabetizing Fruit
Young scholars review the concept of alphabetical order. In this language lesson, students complete a worksheet that requires them to put 20 fruit names into alphabetical order.
Just Books Read Aloud
Just Books Read Aloud: Allan Ahlberg: Each Peach Pear Plum
A video of the book "Each Peach Pear Plum", written by Allan Ahlberg, and illustrated by Janet Ahlberg. Just Books Read Aloud is a site that includes children's books read aloud by normal (but enthusiastic) readers.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Each Peach Pear Plum
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Each Peach Pear Plum" by Allan Ahlberg. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Las Frutas
A fairly extensive listing of interactive pictures of fruits comes alive with audio to help students learn the correct Spanish pronunciation. Move the mouse over each picture to hear the word.