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Multiple Viewpoints

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore the concept of multiple viewpoints. In this perspective lesson, 1st graders discuss the differences and similarities found within different cultures. Students then write a narrative about how something they can do...
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The Secret School

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders read chapter 13 and 14 of The Secret School and answer discussion questions as they read. For this reading lesson plan, 4th graders also write a summary of what they read and go over vocabulary.
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All About Me

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students write a paragraph, make lists, draw, and brainstorm things about themselves, their goals, and their past. In this all about me lesson plan, students recall information about themselves, and interview others in order to write...
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Contractions

For Teachers 1st
First graders identify contractions.  In this grammar and writing lesson plan, 1st graders take a picture walk, read a book about the ocean and locate contractions throughout the story.
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Adjective Word Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students describe fathers using Word Art. For this adjectives lesson, students discuss the attributes of their fathers and then design adjective collages that feature the adjectives that describe good fathers.
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Editing

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders edit their previously written essay in this lesson. They discuss the importance of revision, and observe the teacher modeling proper revision techniques. They apply the techniques to their essay and then prepare their...
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Twin Words

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this grammar worksheet, students will use a word bank to find the twin word match for 8 problems, complete 8 sentences using twin words from a different word bank, and complete 6 twin word sets using their own knowledge.
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Complex Sentences Made Easy (cont.)

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this grammar worksheet, young scholars learn to combine sentences with subordinating conjunctions and adverb clauses. Students complete 12 questions. Note: This page refers young scholars to a list on a page that is not included here.
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Prepositional Practice

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this grammar activity, students identify the prepositional phrases, objects, and prepositions in 10 sentences. Students also read a poem called "World's Longest Sentence" and write their own version.
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Clauses

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this grammar worksheet, learners match main clauses to subordinate clause to make sentences. Students write subordinate clauses to add more information to the main clause of the sentence.
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Editing for AP (and Newspaper's) style

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners edit and revise a news story picked out by the teacher. For this editing lesson plan, young scholars edit in AP style and then revise the story. It should have no errors in the end.
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News

For Teachers 5th - 10th
How does broadcast news differ from accounts reported in newspapers? On the radio? Through the Internet? Middle schoolers discuss the news and speak about the differences between news in print and broadcast news. Given a list of six...
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Comparison and Contrast - D. H. Lawrence

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Read The Horse Dealer's Daughter and The Rocking Horse Winner by D. H. Lawrence, then write an essay comparing and contrasting the two stories. Learners choose some aspect to write about, such as themes, characters, setting, or plot.
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Poetry--Homeless People

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create a poem about homeless people using images they saw on websites. After reading the book "The Outsiders", 8th graders make connections of real life homeless people with characters in the book. Students search the web...
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Comparing Themes

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Compare and contrast the themes of two works by J.R.R. Tolkien. High schoolers read The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, Then they write an essay that compares the themes found in each novel.
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Objects Pronouns Quiz

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
The 20 prompts on this quiz assess learners' ability to recognize and use objective pronouns.
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Long Vowel Phoneme - ai

For Teachers K - 2nd
Kindergarteners identify the long vowel sound /ai/ in speech and writing. The whole class shares the book, Daisy the Snail, then brainstorms as many /ai/ words as they can. The class constructs a word wall with the /ai/ words.
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Long Vowel Phoneme - oo

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners recognize words by common spelling patterns. The teacher reads a poem to the class and look at rhymes for the word moon. They practice handwriting in conjunction with spelling, and they can even write their own -oo- poem! 
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Level4-Safety and Security

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine a variety of countries specific procedures for identifying and reporting crimes. They review a lengthy list of vocabulary terms to assist them in their research.
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Parental Responsibilities

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students discuss their responsibilities and experiences as parents. Individually, students create a list of parental responsibilities. Individual lists are combined and discussed with the whole class. This lesson is designed for...
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Subject and Object Questions

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students gain practice asking direct questions. They recognize the difference between subject and object questions. After a lecture/demo, students work in small groups and use a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice.
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Benefits Of Medical Insurance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students compare and contrast the cost of medical care with or without insurance. Students differntiate between public and private clinics. They write a description of an ache or pain to share with a medical professional. This lesson...
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Hello, How Do You Do?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students role play proper greetings and etiquette in formal and informal work and social situations. Students compare and contrast introductions and conversational conventions in their native country and in the United States by writing...
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Formulae One Champion To Take Driving Lessons

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students are asked to call out 5 words or expression to do with 'education' and 5 to do with 'crime.' They make up a story that includes at least 6 of the words and expressions. Students are told that they are going to read a text...