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"The Giver" by Lois Lowry

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students read the novel, "The Giver", and test their comprehension through the game Jeopardy. Then students research individual rights of different cultures and write a summary of their findings. Students develop a personal timeline of...
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AlphaSmart Computers

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders type sentences into their Alphas. They verify all sentences have been double-checked for errors in spelling and grammar.
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Questions or Statements?

For Teachers K
Students are introduced to the six question words of who, what, when, where, why and how. After being read a story, they are asked who and what the story was about. To end the lesson plan, they practice identifying questions and...
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Introduction to the Principles of Design & Balance

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the relationship of the principles of design to the elements and also the principle of balance. They demonstrate knowledge of fashion strategies. Students distinguish between line, texture, color, shape/form and patterns.
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Worksheet 11. Vocabulary Review

For Students 5th - 7th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students choose the sentence that has the same meaning as the sentence that is given. They write the letter in the blank space. There are 12 questions to answer on this page.
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Worksheet 8. Vocabulary Review

For Students 5th - 7th
In this vocabulary worksheet, learners choose all of the correct words that could complete the sentence. There are 11 sentences to complete.
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Total English Advanced: A Question of Lifestyle

For Students 7th - 9th
For this continuous tenses practice worksheet, students interview 2 other students using the 9 questions provided and then write a summary of the findings.
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Expressing Future Time, Part 2

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this similar meanings worksheet, students read a sentence and analyze its meaning. From three choices, students match the sentence that has the same meaning.
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Choosing All of the Correct Completions: Adjective Clauses

For Students 5th - 6th
In this adjective clauses learning exercise, students read ten sentences with a word or phrase missing. From four choices, students mark any answer that would correctly finish the sentence; there may be more than one.
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Photoshop for Fifth Graders: The First Step is Word

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders create an image in Microsoft Word. In this technology lesson, 5th graders take an image and practice backgrounds, borders, rotation and more.  They start with Microsoft Word before trying the Photoshop program.  
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INVESTIGATING NONTRADITIONAL OCCUPATIONS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identify careers that are nontraditional for their gender. In this occupations lesson students research careers that are nontraditional for their gender and conduct interviews with individuals employed in...
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The Job Application

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students complete job applications. In this written communication instructional activity, students discuss the purpose of job applications and then complete job applications in their field. 
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Little Red Hen

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore biology by identifying plant anatomy in class. In this botany lesson, 1st graders read the book The Little Red Hen and identify the methods used in order to grow successful plants. Students discuss other ways people...
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Pancakes!

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore dietary habits by completing a cooking activity in class. In this breakfast preparation lesson plan, 2nd graders read several books about pancakes and maple syrup. Students utilize a wheat kit to understand the...
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Mahmoud Abbas

For Students 4th - 6th
In this famous people worksheet, students read about the life of Mahmoud Abbas and complete a variety of comprehension activities including but not limited to matching, sequencing, writing and spelling activities. An answer key is included.
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Maya Angelou

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person activity, students read a passage about Maya Angelou and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Oprah Winfrey

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Oprah Winfrey and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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Tiger Woods

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous people activity, students read a passage about Tiger Woods and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches,...
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Dive into the Common Core with Opinion Pieces

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Build your confidence in implementing Common Core State Standards with this CC-based approach to an important writing standard.
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Success Using Interactive Story Elements

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Engaging learners with resources and activities to achieve and reinforce mastery of content.
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Sing It To Me

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Pupils raise public awareness of a specified organization. They discuss their favorite jingles slogans or sayings associated with a company. In groups, students create and perform an advertisement for the entire class. Pupils explore...
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Rauschenber, The Other ROCI

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students watch the film, "Rauschenber, The Other ROCI," and record information they need as they consider the themes. They create an art project that uses several different techniques to make a unified work.
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John Milton and Paradise Lost

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read one of his minor poems but focus on Paradise Lost. They apply historical criticism to the poem and note the parallel between the Biblical references and the politics of Oliver Cromwell.
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Welcome to Leonard Bernstein's New York

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study the life and musical work of Leonard Bernstein. They examine the history of New York City using three Broadway musicals in a web based activity. They create a portrayal of their own town in this multi-activity activity.