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Conventions Self-Check Sheet

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders study conventions in writing. In this grammar lesson, 5th graders listen to samples with appropriate conventions and samples without appropriate grammar and determine which are appropriate. Students self-assess their own...
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Cover the Music

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore U.S. history by listening to musical pieces in class. In this Civil War era lesson, students discuss the types of musical instruments that were available to soldiers during the war and the themes of their songs. Students...
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Analyzing Story Structure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore language arts by completing a graphic organizer in class. In this story structure lesson, students read the poem "Sick" by Shel Silverstein and discuss the different elements in the piece which make it an effective poem....
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Abraham Lincoln's Young Years

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the life of Abraham Lincoln. They read and discuss the life and times of Abraham Lincoln. Students write three sentences about an important part of the life of Abraham Lincoln. They edit and revise their sentences.
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Worksheet 3/7 on Verbs

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this recognizing verb usage in sentences worksheet, learners read groups of three sentences with the same subject and predicate but different verbs and identify the sentence that uses the verb correctly. Students write 7 answers.
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57 Varieties of Interdependence

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine the life of Henry J. Heinz and how he began his career in food service. For this economic history lesson,students study how Henry J. Heinz started his business. Students will create and answer key questions that that...
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Review of Personification and Alliteration

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study personification and alliteration in various fiction texts. In this literary devices lesson, students use various texts to identify the literary devices of personification and alliteration. Students use examples of both...
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Mystery and Mayhem

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Learners use literature to examine the violence and loss of innocence during the 1960s. In this U.S. history lesson, students read Robert McCammon's Boy's Life to investigate the social unrest, violence and loss of innocence in the...
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Numeracy Lesson Plan: Reception

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Learners examine number sense by participating in identification activities. In this number value lesson, students practice counting from 1-10, identifying number flash cards, reading clocks and multiplying basic numbers. Learners answer...
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Idioms

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study the meanings of idioms containing the phrase "up" or "down." In this language instructional activity, students are given an online scenario where the idiom phrases are used. Students answer multiple choice questions about...
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Who Fed the Chickens?

For Teachers K
Students use the Ella Jenkins' song "Who Fed the Chickens?" to study the pronouns I, you, we, she, he, and they. After singing the song a few times, students utilize a worksheet imbedded in this plan to gain practice with pronouns, and...
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Computer/Grammar: Dinosaurs

For Teachers 1st
First graders practice computer skills while visiting a dinosaur Website. They write sentences there beginning with assigned letters, circle the beginning capital letter, and underline the ending punctuation.
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Keeping Safe (911)

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students explore "emergency safety" rules through a series of activities led by the teacher. In this safety lesson, students practice dialing 911 on a paper or play phone after listening to the interactive book It's Time to Call 911:...
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Robin Hood: England's Man of Mystery

For Teachers 5th
Students study the tale of Robin Hood to further their knowledge of character traits, improve their vocabularies, and increase their knowledge of the Medieval Ages. In this Robin Hood lesson, students complete 14 lessons that help them...
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The Fastest Dinosaurs

For Students 4th - 5th
In this sentence completion worksheet, students read the text 'The Fastest Dinosaurs' and select the correct word to complete the 16 examples for the online activity.
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Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 4

For Teachers 9th Standards
The concept of sight, whether it's a lack of sight or abundant sight of the future, plays a vital role in Sophocle's Oedipus the King. Develop your ninth graders' literary vision with a lesson that connects the prophecy of Teiresias to...
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Famous People

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Young scholars listen to short biographies of famous individuals and discuss what it means to be famous for something. They write a short autobiography stating why they are a famous first grader. They take turns being interviewed by the...
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Digital Storytelling

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write a creative story and turn it into a digital storybook. In this digital storytelling instructional activity, 6th graders write a creative story, illustrate the story, and then use computer technology to turn their...
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English Exercises : Review of Common Types of Questions

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this online interactive English worksheet, students read a short passage and then respond to 10 multiple choice questions about the selection. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Nonviolent Conflict Resolutions with Cesar Chavez

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders investigate nonviolent conflict resolution strategies. In this interpersonal communication lesson, 3rd graders explore conflict resolution. Students construct a newspaper/magazine article detailing nonviolent conflict...
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 4 2005

For Students 4th
In this 4th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 2 writing prompt questions.
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Comic Book Project

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students write a fictional story into a comic book format. In this creative writing lesson, students analyze example comics and discuss the format. Students create a comic book using imaginary characters that find a solution to a problem.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 5 2005

For Students 5th
In this 5th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 27 multiple choice and short answer questions.
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Poetry Genre Focus Lesson

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students explore poetry by listening to readings, identifying and understanding the elements of poetry, as well as the types of poetry. Students respond to poetry through discussions and writing their own poem.