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Making Predictions by Analyzing Key Ideas and Details

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students make predictions. In this language arts lesson plan, students read nonfiction texts and make predictions about what they are going to read. Students confirm and revise their predictions as they read the text.
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Comprehension-Note Taking Skills to Supprt Opinions and Panel Discussion

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine note taking skills in order to support opinions. In this language arts activity, 5th graders read several newpaper articles and discuss a current issue. Students explore how to paraphrase so as not to commit...
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Analyzing Textbook Formats

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the characteristics of a non-fiction text. In this comprehension lesson, students are led on a guided tour of each text and identify the features of a non-fiction text. High schoolers continue to practice locating...