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A Study of "Twilight Crane" by Kinoshita Junji

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students read and analyze the Japanese play, "Twilight Crane," by Kinoshita Junji. They read a handout on Japanese theatre, conduct Internet research, answer discussion questions, and compare/contrast versions of the story.
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Virtual Museum

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore various time-periods in American history. They select important events, people, places, and artifacts to explore. Students present their information to the class using PowerPoint.
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Pictorial Portfolio

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop a pictorial portfolio of important assignments, projects and activities through their high school years. They use a camera and decide what makes a good photograph. Students organize their photographs into a portfolio...
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Wartime and the Bill of Rights: The Korematsu Case

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders work together in groups to examine the discrimation Japanese Americans felt after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Using primary source documents, they analyze and discuss the case of Fred Korematsu who was placed in an...
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Indi/Visual

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders take photographs for a photo essay contest. Using primary source documents, they review various types of artwork and discuss how some of the images have become commonplace. They use the internet to view examples of...
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Elk Rapids- Its Past and Future

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students participate in activities that help them appreciate the history of their local community as it celebrates its sesquicentennial year. They construct timelines, maps, interview, and writing. They use technology in a number of...
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The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush: Native American Life

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students read," The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush" by Tomie dePaola and discuss the way legends are passed down orally. They then create their own legend and illustrate it on a simulated "Buffalo Skin" made from brown paper.
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Colors Crackle, Colors Roar

For Teachers 1st Standards
First graders engage in a reading of poems in colorful language. They become with the interrelation of using Spanish and English words interchangeably in a text. The lesson also builds multicultural appreciation for young students.
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Silent Spring

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read background information about Rachel Carson found on the listed website links. They analyze and answer questions about her work and how it is linked to science then they research pesticide usage and alternative methods.
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Institution vs. Individuals

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine and evaluate how the U.S. government dealt with the Native American populations during westward expansion. They complete a class KWL chart, take notes during a teacher-led lecture. Students read about the Battle at...
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Using Story Structure to Enhance Comprehension

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In these story structure worksheets, students review story structure and learn how to use story maps to help with their reading comprehension. Students review an example story map and then study three different graphic organizer versions...
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Ruby Bridges: One Little Girl's Brave Act

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders examine the life of Ruby Bridges. In this bravery lesson, 2nd graders read the story of Ruby Bridges and discuss Ruby's actions and decisions.  
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Blubber: Discussion Guide

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars read Blubber by Judy Blume. In this Blubber discussion lesson, students answer pre-, during, and post- reading of the novel to assist them with comprehension. Themes addressed are problem solving, perspectives, leadership,...
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Writing Narratives

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Notes, a PowerPoint presentation, two videos, a song, an exercise, and a game help students to understand how to write a narrative. Elements of a narrative as well as the use of figurative language and sensory images are introduced and...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Comics in the Classroom: Introduction to Narrative Structure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Contains plans for four lessons that teach students about narrative plot structures by using "The Three Little Pigs" fairy tale or a similar story. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites...
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading (And Scaffolding) Narrative Texts

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students need to learn the purposes and methods of narration in order to understand the narrative framework and to eliminate frustration when they read. When students know the narrative elements, they can more easily follow the story...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Teaching Elements of Personal Narrative Texts

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This resource presents instructional writing practices that support content-area learning, with specific strategies for teaching the thinking skills, processes, and knowledge needed to effectively write personal narrative texts. Some of...
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Narrative Pyramid

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A printable narrative pyramid where students can record information about a story including the character, setting, problem, main events, and solution. Directions on how to use this type of graphic organize as well as lists of teaching...
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Florida Center for Reading Research

Florida Center for Reading Research: Narrative Text Structure: Summary Step Up [Pdf]

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
A lesson plan in which students read a narrative text and complete a graphic organizer to show the plot elements of the story. Materials are included.
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Florida Center for Reading Research

Florida Center for Reading Research: Narrative Text Structure: Retell Ring [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
A lesson plan in which students read a narrative text and answer questions about the plot. Materials are included.
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Florida Center for Reading Research

Florida Center for Reading Research: Narrative Text Structure: Retell Wheel

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
A lesson plan in which learners read a narrative text and then turn a question wheel to answer questions about the characters, setting, conflict, and plot. Materials are included.[PDF]
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Florida Center for Reading Research

Florida Center for Reading Research: Narrative Text Structure: Retell a Story [Pdf]

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
A lesson plan in which young scholars read a narrative text and complete graphic organizers to map the story. Materials are included.
Unit Plan
Thinkport Education

Thinkport: Change the View: Retell a Narrative Through Different Eyes

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Read a short story by Kate Chopin titled "The Story of an Hour." Review the elements of a narrative and the point of view of the narrator. Then, create the final product of the module, a narrative written from a different point of view.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Writer's Model: High School Personal Narrative Example

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This two-page essay provides an example of a personal narrative (Click on View Printable Version). Clicking on the "Writer's Guide" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page enables the user to get tips, directions, and...

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