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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!: Manners Discussion
Young scholars have a class discussion about appropriate behaviors and manners. In this manner lesson, students read the book entitled Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and discuss the events within the book. Young scholars recognize...
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Seedfolks Character Chart
There are quite a few characters in Paul Fleischman's Seedfolks, so why not help your class keep track of them? Learners can mark up this chart to show the traits that apply to each character. Along the left, each character is listed,...
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Social Skills (Independence)
Third graders identify unacceptable social behaviors and then describe how to replace those behaviors with acceptable behaviors. They see that as individuals we are in charge of our bodies and minds, and therefore we choose our...
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Physical Properties Of Coal
Learners examine and identify the observable properties of coal. After a lecture/demo, students perform a simple experiment. They observe samples of coal and record data in an organized manner.
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ESL Lesson Plan
Learners listen to a story and comprehend, in a manner of writing down the story sentence by sentence, possibly in the exact words. They read their own writings to others and make them understand.
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Speedy Gonzoloz!
Students explore how to read in a smooth, fast manner with expression. They practice reading a selected text within their reading groups. Students work on fluency while reading. They create a recording of the book and then listen to the...
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A Man of Integrity and Courage
Students read one of the most important articles in modern medical history on the importance of conducting research in an ethical manner that includes participants who give informed consent.
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Storytelling
Students explore, as a basis for their poem, their own personal observations and understandings of a specific person's character which might include exploits, actions, mannerisms and personality. They write a brief poem that tells a story.
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Controlled Water Fountain Procedures
Students get drinks during physical education in a controlled manner when the water fountain is not in the gymnasium. Then they identify and practice that they do not have to interrupt class to ask for permission. Students also identify...
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Conjunctions and Transitional Expressions
In this language arts worksheet, students receive a resource sheet of conjunctions and transitional expressions. They examine expressions that show addition, manner, coincidence, emphasis, place, contrast, result, and summary,...
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Discrimination Hurts
Fifth graders interpret stereotyping and discrimination as limiting and hurtful behaviors and demonstrate how to address these behaviors in a positive manner. In this discrimination lesson plan, 5th graders use the poem The Woman Who...
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Modern World Traditions
Students investigate why traditions fade as time moves on and represent the fading traditions in a visual manner. In this traditions lesson plan, students read the article 'Looking for My Prince Charming' by Shalmali Pal. Students answer...
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Peacemakers ABC Banner
Middle schoolers research the life of a man killed by gangs. They discuss ways to solve problems in a peaceful manner. They create banners that show words of peace.
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Expression Is the Key
Students practice reading fluently and expressively through the use of various strategies. After reviewing chunking, crosschecking, and rereading, students complete an initial read of a play. They read a poem to the instructor in a...
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Reviewing Status Using Hamlet
High schoolers complete exercises examining the use of status and class in selected portions of Hamlet. Working in pairs of small groups, students act out the mannerisms encountered in the selected text. They compare and contrast these...
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Reintroduce Soft-C
Students review the 2 sounds of the letter c. In this phonics lesson, students choose the letter c each time it appears out of a set of 12 letter and say both its sounds. Students are quiet when another letter is pointed out. Students...
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Peanut Butter and Jelly: The Importance of Detailed Procedures
Students write a list of steps to be taken in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. They observe as the instructor literally follows each step. After realizing the importance of clear communication, students write a scientific...
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Phonetics: The Study of Speech Sounds
A beginning study of linguistics will include phonetics and the way sound is made. Show your class these great slides with pictures and examples of consonants, vowels, and blends. Placement of the tongue, lips, etc. are displayed to give...
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Everyone Can Write Poetry
Embark on a journey of writing several different types of poetry. Fifth graders read several examples, and use the examples to model their own writing. Each poem is to be accompanied by a different art visual representation. In the end,...
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Inuit Sled Dogs
This is a terrific resource! Have your class learn about Inuit sled dogs using this lesson. They discuss how the Inuit travel and the needs of their sled dogs. This lesson includes a math activity, discussion questions and a cooperative...
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Selfless Service and The Giving Tree - Building Ethical Conscience
Upper elementary schoolers investigate philanthropy and selflessness by reading a children's book. In this ethics lesson, they read The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, and research Mahatma Gandhi's troublesome, yet inspiring, life....
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Grammar Bytes: Adjectives and Adverbs
Using a format similar to what students may see on standardized tests, this presentation discusses the proper use of adjectives and adverbs. The examples focus on some of the most common errors, including the use of the words poorly and...
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How to Implement Project Based Learning to Engage Students
Can a math teacher employ project-based learning? Learn how one great math teacher uses PBL to design math projects that provide learners with a more challenging and holistic learning experience. A wonderful article, that includes three...
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Goal-O Bingo
While playing a long-term game of Goal-O Bingo, your class will practice replacing unkind words with kind ones. First, read Casey and Amazing Giant Green Shirt by Margaret Ross. Then have your class write down 25 goals they would like to...