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The Giving Tree Lesson - TeachersFirst
Grades
2 to 8
A Christmas gift from one of our own staff, this lesson based on Shel Silverstein's book The Giving Tree is sure to get students thinking about the Christmas spirit. We're ...more
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A Christmas gift from one of our own staff, this lesson based on Shel Silverstein's book The Giving Tree is sure to get students thinking about the Christmas spirit. We're also offering a place for you to share your students' responses on TeachersFirst's own giving tree.
tag(s): character education (81), christmas (38), empathy (37), guided reading (32), writing (325)
In the Classroom
This lesson can be adapted for use in a language arts class with students of varying ability levels in grades 2 - 8. This lesson is also well-suited to a multi-age activity with "big buddies" and "little buddies" from upper and lower grades working together. School counselors and emotional support teachers may find this activity helpful for small groups working on social skills, character education, and specific traits such as empathy.Shel Silverstein's Official Website - Shel Silverstein; Harper Publishers
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K to 6Shel Silverstein's outside-the-box style of poetry has delighted students for years. Find Screen Savers, animated Shel-creature-people to enjoy, reproducibles, and more await your enjoyment....more
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Shel Silverstein's outside-the-box style of poetry has delighted students for years. Find Screen Savers, animated Shel-creature-people to enjoy, reproducibles, and more await your enjoyment. Click on Poetry Month to find more activities and games that you can use during April. Your students will chuckle at Shel's own reading and lively animation of several of his poems. This is a site to explore with your class.
In the Classroom
Take your students on this language-rich adventure using an interactive whiteboard or projector. Mark your calendar now to visit this site during April, when Poetry Month is celebrated. Download your free poetry kit from the poetry month link. Of course, Shel Silverstein's whimsical and slightly dark humor can be enjoyed any month. There is a link for Teachers and Parents with lesson ideas, printables, and more. This is a great site to share with parents and students for summer breaks.
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Shel Silverstein Poems
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2 to 5We're not sure how this collection of Silverstein poems and illustrations made it onto the web, but elementary students (and some older ones, too) are sure to get at least ...more
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We're not sure how this collection of Silverstein poems and illustrations made it onto the web, but elementary students (and some older ones, too) are sure to get at least one belly laugh out of these verses.
tag(s): poetry (195)