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Promoting Knowledge of Letters and Words
In this literacy worksheet, learners benefit from the research displayed in this activity. Teachers read the information concerning the instruction of the alphabet.
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Letter From a Folklorist
In this letter from a folklorist worksheet, students read a letter from a folklorist to discover more about this career. The letter describes the importance of this field and aspects of the job.
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Using Letters to Make Words
First graders use the Internet to learn. In this word formation lesson, 1st graders use the Internet to complete an activity from their practice book and complete a worksheet where they use letter cutouts to make words.
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Writing with Beans
Students become familiar with the letters in a word by pasting beans on it. For this Bean writing lesson, students make words using navy beans. Students color or paint the beans.
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Writing With Dolch
Students increase their skills in word attack, fluency, and spelling of words and research and find information on topics from the Internet. They then use the Quick Cam with the computer and will increase cooperative skills in small...
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Writing About Art: Comparing Portraits
Students write a composition comparing and contrasting two portraits. In this comparing and contrasting lesson, students will observe two portraits and compare them through their writing. They then will write a letter to the artists...
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FOCUSING ON CIVIL WAR HISTORY & INFORMATION SEEKING
Students use a Web resource to obtain information on a specific subject; study the nature of naval warfare and commerce raiding during the Civil War; and assume the identity of a participant and viewing the events of the era from that...
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Letters from Rifka
Students read Karen Hesse's book "Letters from Rifka" and explore how it presents the experiences of a Russian immigrant to America. They research and write reports on the experiences of various immigrants from different cultures, keep...
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Write a Myth
Students explore myths in ancient times. In this mythology lesson plan, students read or view a video production of a myth to determine specific characteristics of myths. Students work in groups to write a myth that explains an...
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Autobiographical Writing
In this unique lesson on autobiographical writing, students compare and contrast three types of writing: narrative, poetry and newspaper. Students prepare to produce a short autobiographical writing based on the framework of one of the...
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October Writing Journal
Pupils work on Sustained Silent Writing which encourages them to develop their writing skills. Students are encouraged to share their writing with a partner, the class, a small group, or in a "donut". Lesson describes ways to journal...
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Business Writing Lesson Plan: Common Misused Words
Students learn the importance of business writing, including content and presentation. They avoid using commonly misused words and phrases.
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Life Comparisons Through Letters
Learners review the concept of letter writing and investigate the country of South Africa by communicating to another class there. The questions covered in the letters is finding information about the community, environment, schools, and...
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Write My Name With Shaving Cream
Students write their names using shaving cream. In this write my name lesson, students practice forming letters using shaving cream. Students follow appropriate conventions of print to convey a message and use spacing and letters...
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Preparation of a Letter of Application
Students use the Internet and other sources to view sample application letters and prepare a letter of application.
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Match the Letters Worksheet- Level 1
In this printing practice worksheet, students analyze 8 upper and lower case letters in 2 columns. Students practice writing each letter on the line provided, then draw a line to match the upper case letters with the lower case partners.
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"my Dear Little Boys..." Using Wwii Primary Documents: a Letter Home From the War
Students read letters written by soldiers during World War II in order to analyze the soldier's feelings about the war. They explain how these primary sources teach appreciation for the World War II soldier's experiences.
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Preparation of a Letter of Application
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the creation of a letter of application for a job. They practice creating them for a variety of different occupations. The formal assessment is based upon the creation of a letter.
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ESOL Letters and Numbers
Students review alphabet and numbers using flash cards. They make their own flash cards by finding letters and numbers in magazines or newspapers then they practice and play "Concentration".
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Practice Writing Lowercase Letters
In this printing practice worksheet, students practice writing one example each of the 26 lower case alphabet letters. This is not DeNelian style.
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A Statistical Study on the Letters of the Alphabet
Students use a book or magazine to research the use of letters. They complete a worksheet and compare their results.
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The Changing Role of Women
Eleventh graders examine the evolution of women's rights in America. As they analyze primary documents and discuss historical events, learners determine how Abigail Adams, Eleanor Roosevelt, Lady Bird Johnson, Margaret Sanger, and James...
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Why Koala Has a Stumpy Tail
Learn about the animals of Australia with a language arts lesson about an Australian folktale called, Why Koala Has a Stumpy Tail. After reading the story as a class, kids discuss events and characters from the book, retell the...
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Make Your Own Dino Stationary
Scholars follow five steps to create dinosaur-themed stationery using basic computer skills.