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Island of the Blue Dolphins - National Patk Service
Grades
4 to 6
tag(s): novels (34), scott odell (2)
In the Classroom
If you use literature circles (small reading groups) in your classroom, using a unit like this and allowing the groups to go through the unit at their own pace, or suggesting a jigsaw approach to reviewing a set of chapters is a good way to make this unit "student centered." Learn about the Jigsaw cooperative learning approach at Jigsaw Classroom, reviewed here. Enhance student learning by asking them to make an Infographic using Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here, about what they learned from the novel; an inforgraphic would be a great conclusion for the lit circle project. Post the infographics on your web page for all your students and their parents to enjoy.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Number the Stars - Lesson Units - Book Club Online Archive
Grades
4 to 6tag(s): holocaust (42), reading comprehension (145), stars (80)
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site whether you teach reading, language arts, or history. Use the lesson plans as jump-off points for your own unit, or as a stand-alone to go alone with the novel. Ask students to share their thoughts about characters, issues, and incidents occuring in the story on Flip, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Number the Stars Lesson - Carol Hurst's Childrens Literature Site
Grades
4 to 6Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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What is Writers' Workshop? - We Are Teachers
Grades
1 to 6tag(s): editing (96), writers workshop (30), writing (309)
In the Classroom
Include this site with your other resources for practicing and teaching writing as you challenge students to improve feedback scores. Ask students to analyze their writing before getting the feedback from their peers as a self-reflection tool. As students improve writing, use a digital portfolio tool like Seesaw, reviewed here, and upload all revisions. Also, use Seesaw for students to share their thoughts on their writing and individual progress.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Woody Guthrie: Writer's Workshop - Woody Guthrie Foundation
Grades
1 to 6tag(s): writers workshop (30)
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From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler: Discussion Questions - Shmoop
Grades
4 to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): e l konigsburg (2), world war 2 (168)
In the Classroom
Challenge your students to a discussion using the ideas from Thinkalong, reviewed here. To help students prepare for the discussion, have them write about their opinion(s) for selected questions first. Replace paper and pen and have students create blogs sharing their thoughts and understanding about the book. If you are teaching younger students and looking for an easy way to integrate technology and check for understanding, exchange paper and pen and challenge your students to create a blog using Seesaw, reviewed here. After completing the discussions, challenge older students to choose a question and create a script for the ideas that emerged from the discussion; then strengthen student learning and have them put it into a podcast. Use a tool like Buzzsprout, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tuck Everlasting Teacher's Guide & Activities - Reading is Fundamental
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): reading comprehension (145)
In the Classroom
Download the Teachers Guide (in PDF format) to find more discussion questions and activities like writing a poem, a letter, an essay about the symbolism of the wheel, and to fill in a chart of metaphors used in the novel.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler: Cooperative Activities - Cspace
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): e l konigsburg (2)
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Take advantage of the free lesson activities and group discussion questions on this site!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Miscositas
Grades
1 to 3Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood - Separation Anxiety - PBS
Grades
K to 1tag(s): emotions (73), social and emotional learning (206)
In the Classroom
Discover the delightful Daniel Tiger and his friends and family through these videos. Even your youngest nursery school students will be able to relate to the characters, images, and story in these three films. They will probably want to watch them again and again! Parents and students alike will benefit from the resources provided. There is also a Teacher Tips sheet that provides suggestions for helping children adjust to separating from their families for awhile. Be sure to use the suggested free, online book on the Teacher Tips sheet with your students and their parents.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Paso Partners
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1 to 3Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Lessons Plans from Read WriteThink - NCTE
Grades
1 to 8tag(s): writing (309)
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Animal Myths and Legends - OzPlanet
Grades
1 to 5tag(s): animals (284), myths and legends (44)
In the Classroom
Have students try out this site on individual computers, or as a learning center. By accessing the "Animal" section, and then "weird animal facts," the site provides some excellent class room openers to spur discussion! Did you know Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur? Or that Penguins can jump 6 feet in the air? Students will definitely find these odd openers interesting, whether it be in a biology class or language arts!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Character & Social Responsibility Curriculum Resources - Boston University
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): charactered (88), ethics (22), social skills (23)
In the Classroom
Teachers will want to explore the lesson themes in detail; each introduces many possibilities.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Center for Character & Social Responsibility - Boston University
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): behavior (48), charactered (88), ethics (22), social skills (23)
In the Classroom
Have students choose a character trait from the video, such as respect, responsibility, or empathy, and create a short poster or digital slide using Canva for Education reviewed here that explains the trait, gives examples, and shows how it can be used in school and at home. Create a week-long challenge where students practice specific character traits, such as kindness or honesty, and track their actions on a class chart or digital board with Venngage, reviewed here. Students can brainstorm ways to show good character in their school or community and design a small service project, such as writing thank-you notes, creating posters, or helping younger students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Circle of Stories - PBS
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): native americans (137), oral history (14), stories and storytelling (80)
In the Classroom
Use the educators guide to find ways to incorporate this site into your classroom, either through lesson plans or classroom activities. This would be a very useful site for a US history or English teacher, studying Native American Culture and story-telling.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Energy Kids - U.S. Energy Information Administration
Grades
K to 12tag(s): conservation (98), energy (139), nuclear energy (20), science fairs (21), solar energy (36)
In the Classroom
Have students work in small groups to complete one of the site's hands-on investigations, such as solar, circuits, friction, or energy surveys, then compare their observations and evidence with the expected results. Assign students an inquiry challenge using the site's energy information and recent statistics, then have groups post claims, supporting evidence, questions, and source links on Padlet, reviewed here, for a class-wide evidence board.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Braille Bug - American Foundation for the Blind
Grades
4 to 12tag(s): alphabet (46), disabilities (37), hearing impaired (8), vision (40)
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This would also be a great stop in a study of disabilities and adaptive strategies.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Spaghetti Book Club
Grades
1 to 6tag(s): book reports (26), literature (215)
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Recommended Literature - California Department of Education
Grades
1 to 12tag(s): literature (215), reading lists (79)
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Teachers will find this a great tool for locating books appropriate to particular topics or student interests, especially in multi-lingual classroomsAdd your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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