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Metaphors: Understanding Comparisons
Here's a metaphor worksheet that asks kids to identify the two things being compared and then to explain the similar characteristics that are being identified.
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My Book of Poems
Copy all pages to create a book of poems during a poetry study. From alliteration to cinquain to acrostic poem, your class won't run out of templates for writing poems! Each sheet serves as a template for an entire book of poems. Other...
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Thanksgiving Song
Students learn a Thanksgiving song. In this seasonal song activity, students learn a song about Thanksgiving that is set to 'You Are My Sunshine.'
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Sunshine Math-2
In this problem solving worksheet, students complete 8 varied word problems. Included are money, addition and subtraction, counting and fractions.
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Where Is Japan? How Are We Alike And Different?
First graders use literature, maps, and globes to explain how physical environments in various parts of the world are similar to and different from one's own, and that certain areas have common characteristics and can be called regions.
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It's All in the Pattern
Here is a fantastic, nine-page, multi-session lesson plan on the Zia Sun Symbol (found on the New Mexico state flag), and the seasons of the Earth. Everything you need to implement the lesson is here, and the many engaging activities are...
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Squares
Learners identify shapes that are squares. In this square lesson, students identify the square items and then sing songs about squares.
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Sunshine Math- 5
In this math applications learning exercise, students complete 7 varied problems that include: fractions, estimation, menu math, reasoning, equations and probability.
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Do You Have a Wish?
In this reading worksheet, students read a short story about some children and their wishes. Students complete 5 questions about the story.
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Sunshine Math-3: Mars, XIX
In this math skills activity, students solve the 8 problems on the page using various math skills. The problems involve math puzzles, story problems, logic games and basic algebra.
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Sunshine Math 5
In this cumulative math review activity, 5th graders respond to a variety of review questions which can be used for practice testing. Students answer 8 questions pertaining to charts and graphs, word problems, and equations.
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From Start to Strike: A Lesson Plan for the Whole Theatre Experience
Introduce young thespians to all aspects of the theater. A syllabus for a one-semester drama course provides lessons that take learners from the history of drama to the many facets of play production.
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Water Walks
In this Amazon Rainforest worksheet, students read a story about a girl named Faela who lives in the Amazon Rainforest. The story includes pictures, and there are 7 questions throughout the story that students are to answer as they read.
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Figurative Language in Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare was such a talented writer, but why? It must be his use of figurative language, blended with his clever, twisting plots. This worksheet focuses on his use of metaphor, simile, personification, oxymoron, and hyperbole within...
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Singing for the Animals
Students examine the correct attitudes and poster for a concert. In this "Singing for Animals" lesson, students created charts to diagram information about the homeless animals they were singing for. Students used correct diction and...
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Rainbow Book
Students examine the different types of weather. They create illustrations of the type of weather to go into a class book. They are encouraged to examine the weather each day,
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Mother's Day Rhymes and Song
Students memorize a rhyme or a song to present to their mothers for Mother's Day. In this rhyming and songs lesson, students memorize 1 rhyme or song, but they have 4 rhymes and 4 songs to choose from.
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Ecology of the Savanna-Forest Boundaries in Central Brazil
Learners explore photosynthesis. In this photosynthesis lesson, students label parts of photosynthesis and take notes. Learners conduct experiments on leaves, make observations and record their findings.
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Rock & Roll through Literary Terms: An Upbeat Lyrical Adventure
Students participate in a variety of activities surrounding Rock & Roll music, lyrics, drama and visual art and how they all help demonstrate examples of literary terms. They use Rock & Roll as an effective aid to stimulate their...
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Survival
Equip young campers with important survival knowledge with a set of engaging lessons. Teammates work together to complete three outdoor activities, which include building a shelter, starting a campfire, and finding directions in the...
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The Motown Dynasty (1969-1980) Part 2
High schoolers connect achievements of noted artists with their roles in the music industry. They identify many Black music industry leaders and their contributions with the Motown Sound.
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Breaking News English: Paul McCartney's Space Station Concert
In this ESL/ELL reading and speaking activity, learners read or listen to an article entitled, "Paul McCartney's Space Station Concert." They complete a variety of comprehension activities including true/false, listing life songs,...
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Harnessing the Olympic Spirit
Use the energy and excitement of the 2014 Winter Olympics to motivate your class to research and write.