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How Advertising Works

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders are shown how advertisers use persuasive language and imagery to con us. They use this knowledge to question advertisers notions to persuade us one way or another. Students create a new jingle for an advertisement for...
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John Wanamaker and his "New Kind of Store"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study John Wanamaker's department store and its attractions to 19th century consumers.  In this Civil War instructional activity young scholars compare the different styles of shopping pre department stores and...
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Autobiography

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read and write autobiographical sketches, determine the author's purpose in writing, and type paragraphs using WP utilities.
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You Can Do It, Mr. And Mrs. Mallard!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students watch the video "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert Mc Closkey. They write letters to Mr. and Mrs. Mallard and make a map for the mallards. They talk about the importance of animal habitats.
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Researching Stocks on New York Stock Exchange

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research to find background information and stock history over the last year about a company listed on the NYSE. They evaluate whether or not they should "invest" in that company. They write a persuasive essay outlining...
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Stewardship Letter

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students write a persuasive letter.  In this stewardship lesson, students discover the basic format for a formal letter and some effective persuasive techniques.  Students write a letter to bring about change in the way...
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What's The Big Deal?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine the role of the Gutenberg press and its effect on society. Using this information, they write a persuasive paper discussing which form of copying is easier to mass produce. They share their opinions with the class...
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Flat Stanley Letter

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders write a letter requesting that the recipient assist the student in his/her Flat Stanley project.
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Farewell to the Former Library Media Specialist

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write a letter to their former library media specialist incorporating brainstormed ideas of what they have liked about the library media center. In this way students let the teacher know about what has been done in the past and...
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Shakespeare Character Analysis Using "Twelfth Night"

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders complete a six-week unit on character analysis for the play "Twelfth Night" by William Shakespeare. They conduct research and write a report, participate in a book talk, and create a character analysis assignment to...
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Music to My Ears - Figures of Speech and Stylistic Devices

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students know the meaning of a given list of figures of speech and stylistic devices. They identify examples of these terms in the music and songs with which they are familiar. They examine how to apply the knowledge of these terms to...
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Which Car Will Mom Approve?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders write a comparison/contrast essay to determine which of two cars should be purchased from the parents' perspective.
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A Long Time Ago in the Future

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read and discuss Canadian young adult literature. They compare/contrast the elements of citizenship, characterization, and themes, write journal responses, and identify the elements that define Canadians.
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The Perfect Man: Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders study the characteristics of an autobiography. They read from the autobiography of Benjamin Franklin and discuss and write an essay regarding some of his quotes.
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A Day During Colonial Times

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in read aloud activities of three books about life in Colonial times. They compare their life to that of children of Colonial times using a Venn diagram. They draw a picture and write about what a day in the...
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Honey Bees!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students research and complete two assignments about honeybees. Students draw and color a picture of a flower with a honeybee inside of it. Students write a letter to the executives at Ridit Pest Control persuading them to stop the...
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Save the Planet!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the Recycle City Web site. They examine ways to save the environment. They write a short interview between a news reporter and an environmental expert. They practice acting out their news report.
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Vivid Words

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this descriptive words worksheet, students read the vivid words and their definitions in the word box. Students then write a word from the word box that correctly completes each sentence.
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New Nation

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discuss leadership, citizenship, symbols for a nation, how to create peace after reading "The Iroquois Constitution," "The Declaration of Independence," and "Letters from An American Farmer." They create their own nations...
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Lesson 25: The Great Chicago Fire Must Become a Movie

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students write a persuasive letter asking James Cameron to choose their disaster for his next movie.
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Reflections About Diversity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss conflicts that arise from problems with diversity issues, and hypothesize what is needed to bring about successful resolutions to these problems. They write a newspaper editorial about how conflicts can be successfully...
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African Art and Personal Adornment: African Folktales

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students write a folktale based on an African adinkra symbol. They research its meaning and relate it as the theme.
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Ecosystems

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students role play as members of interest group with a stake in a local land use issue. In preparation for the town hall meeting, students research their issue and gather pertinent information to persuade their audience.
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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss the weather and how it changes during the different seasons. They listen to a read aloud of Judy Barrett's, Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. They write and illustrate a news article about the weather that is found...

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