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Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Fact vs. Fiction
Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Fact vs. Fiction
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Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Fact vs. Fiction
Third Grade
Reading
After reading Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan, students make comparisons to the true story on which the novel was based.
Worksheet
Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Fact vs. Fiction
Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Fact vs. Fiction
Worksheet
Novel Study: The One and Only Ivan: Fact vs. Fiction
After reading Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan, students make comparisons to the true story on which the novel was based.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Greasers vs. Socs
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Greasers vs. Socs
Worksheet
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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Greasers vs. Socs
Seventh Grade
Reading
After students read S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, have them compare and contrast the greasers and the Socs using this two-page novel study extension activity!
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Greasers vs. Socs
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Greasers vs. Socs
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Greasers vs. Socs
After students read S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, have them compare and contrast the greasers and the Socs using this two-page novel study extension activity!
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Movie Study
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Movie Study
Worksheet
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Novel Study: The Outsiders: Movie Study
Seventh Grade
Reading
After reading S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, watch the film adaptation of the movie to compare and contrast the written and filmed versions of the story!
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Movie Study
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Movie Study
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Outsiders: Movie Study
After reading S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders, watch the film adaptation of the movie to compare and contrast the written and filmed versions of the story!
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Movie Study
Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Movie Study
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Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Movie Study
Sixth Grade
Reading
Upon finishing The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, readers compare the written and visual forms of the story in this extension activity!
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Movie Study
Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Movie Study
Worksheet
Novel Study: The Lightning Thief: Movie Study
Upon finishing The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, readers compare the written and visual forms of the story in this extension activity!
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: Anne of Green Gables: Movie Study
Novel Study: Anne of Green Gables: Movie Study
Worksheet
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Novel Study: Anne of Green Gables: Movie Study
Sixth Grade
Reading
After finishing the novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, give students a chance to watch a movie adaptation and compare the written and visual forms of the story.
Worksheet
Novel Study: Anne of Green Gables: Movie Study
Novel Study: Anne of Green Gables: Movie Study
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Novel Study: Anne of Green Gables: Movie Study
After finishing the novel Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery, give students a chance to watch a movie adaptation and compare the written and visual forms of the story.
Sixth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
Worksheet
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Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
Seventh Grade
Reading
After reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba, students compare the movie adaptation to the written story.
Worksheet
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
Worksheet
Book Study: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Movie Study
After reading The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba, students compare the movie adaptation to the written story.
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Novel Study: Wonder: Movie Guide
Novel Study: Wonder: Movie Guide
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Novel Study: Wonder: Movie Guide
Fourth Grade
Reading
After students read R.J. Palacio’s novel Wonder, watch the film adaptation of the movie to compare and contrast the written and film versions of the story!
 
Worksheet
Novel Study: Wonder: Movie Guide
Novel Study: Wonder: Movie Guide
Worksheet
Novel Study: Wonder: Movie Guide
After students read R.J. Palacio’s novel Wonder, watch the film adaptation of the movie to compare and contrast the written and film versions of the story!
 
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Literature 1
Literature 1
Guided Lesson
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Literature 1
Second Grade
Reading
This literature lesson guides kids towards a deeper understanding of second grade texts through an exploration of character, setting, and plot. Kids will be challenged to answer the who, what, where, when and why of a story, in addition to determining the story's message. Two versions of the same story will be presented in order for second graders to see story elements in action.
Guided Lesson
Literature 1
Literature 1
Guided Lesson
Literature 1
This literature lesson guides kids towards a deeper understanding of second grade texts through an exploration of character, setting, and plot. Kids will be challenged to answer the who, what, where, when and why of a story, in addition to determining the story's message. Two versions of the same story will be presented in order for second graders to see story elements in action.
Second Grade
Reading
Guided Lesson
Book Study: The Great Fire: Discussion Guide #3
Book Study: The Great Fire: Discussion Guide #3
Worksheet
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Book Study: The Great Fire: Discussion Guide #3
Fifth Grade
Reading
Encourage critical thinking and support literacy development by asking questions as students read the final chapters of The Great Fire.
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Book Study: The Great Fire: Discussion Guide #3
Book Study: The Great Fire: Discussion Guide #3
Worksheet
Book Study: The Great Fire: Discussion Guide #3
Encourage critical thinking and support literacy development by asking questions as students read the final chapters of The Great Fire.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
The Scarlet Flower
The Scarlet Flower
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The Scarlet Flower
Fourth Grade
Reading
"The Scarlet Flower" shares many similarities with a famous Western fairytale. Can you guess which one?
Worksheet
The Scarlet Flower
The Scarlet Flower
Worksheet
The Scarlet Flower
"The Scarlet Flower" shares many similarities with a famous Western fairytale. Can you guess which one?
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Lesson Plan
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Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Fourth Grade
Reading
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th century writer and philosopher who today is considered one of the first documented feminists and advocates for women’s education. In this lesson, students will read two nonfiction texts about Sor Juana and discuss her life and accomplishments before writing an opinion piece about her.
Lesson Plan
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Lesson Plan
Writing Opinions About Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a 17th century writer and philosopher who today is considered one of the first documented feminists and advocates for women’s education. In this lesson, students will read two nonfiction texts about Sor Juana and discuss her life and accomplishments before writing an opinion piece about her.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Close Reading Through Word Choice
Close Reading Through Word Choice
Lesson Plan
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Close Reading Through Word Choice
Fourth Grade
Reading
Every great reader and writer knows that syntax matters. During this lesson, students will use the close reading strategy to focus on word choice, and use their understanding of syntax to develop theories about patterns in the text.
Lesson Plan
Close Reading Through Word Choice
Close Reading Through Word Choice
Lesson Plan
Close Reading Through Word Choice
Every great reader and writer knows that syntax matters. During this lesson, students will use the close reading strategy to focus on word choice, and use their understanding of syntax to develop theories about patterns in the text.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Biomes: Comparing and Contrasting
Biomes: Comparing and Contrasting
Lesson Plan
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Biomes: Comparing and Contrasting
Fourth Grade
Reading
This lesson combines an introduction to biomes with some fun Venn diagram exercises. Not only will students learn more about nature, they'll also learn how to make comparisons between different things in nature.
Lesson Plan
Biomes: Comparing and Contrasting
Biomes: Comparing and Contrasting
Lesson Plan
Biomes: Comparing and Contrasting
This lesson combines an introduction to biomes with some fun Venn diagram exercises. Not only will students learn more about nature, they'll also learn how to make comparisons between different things in nature.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities
Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities
Lesson Plan
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Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities
Fourth Grade
Reading
Discover a new tool for creative assessments and lessons! In this lesson, students will investigate Adobe Spark using Agency by Design thinking routines to help them understand how they can use technology to communicate ideas.
Lesson Plan
Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities
Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities
Lesson Plan
Adobe Spark: Parts, Purposes & Complexities
Discover a new tool for creative assessments and lessons! In this lesson, students will investigate Adobe Spark using Agency by Design thinking routines to help them understand how they can use technology to communicate ideas.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
EL
Sharing Opinions About Stories
Sharing Opinions About Stories
Lesson Plan
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Sharing Opinions About Stories
Kindergarten
Reading
Use this lesson plan to introduce, preview, or review the concept of sharing an opinion using a hilarious read aloud text! This can be used as a standalone lesson or with the lesson The Little Red Hen Story Patterns.
Lesson Plan
EL
Sharing Opinions About Stories
Sharing Opinions About Stories
Lesson Plan
Sharing Opinions About Stories
Use this lesson plan to introduce, preview, or review the concept of sharing an opinion using a hilarious read aloud text! This can be used as a standalone lesson or with the lesson The Little Red Hen Story Patterns.
Kindergarten
Reading
Lesson Plan
Similes and Metaphors: Comparisons Done Right
Similes and Metaphors: Comparisons Done Right
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Similes and Metaphors: Comparisons Done Right
Fourth Grade
Reading
Your little poets will love how their creative writing abilities will grow with this lesson about similes and metaphors. Students engage in fun activities to learn about similes and metaphors and write comparisons as directed.
Lesson Plan
Similes and Metaphors: Comparisons Done Right
Similes and Metaphors: Comparisons Done Right
Lesson Plan
Similes and Metaphors: Comparisons Done Right
Your little poets will love how their creative writing abilities will grow with this lesson about similes and metaphors. Students engage in fun activities to learn about similes and metaphors and write comparisons as directed.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Nonfiction Compare & Contrast
Nonfiction Compare & Contrast
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Nonfiction Compare & Contrast
Kindergarten
Reading
Help your kindergarten students learn about comparing and contrasting nonfiction texts using this helpful Venn diagram.
Worksheet
Nonfiction Compare & Contrast
Nonfiction Compare & Contrast
Worksheet
Nonfiction Compare & Contrast
Help your kindergarten students learn about comparing and contrasting nonfiction texts using this helpful Venn diagram.
Kindergarten
Reading
Worksheet
Compare and Contrast: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Compare and Contrast: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Worksheet
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Compare and Contrast: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Third Grade
Reading
Use this resource to get your students comparing and contrasting information from two short texts.
Worksheet
Compare and Contrast: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Compare and Contrast: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Worksheet
Compare and Contrast: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Use this resource to get your students comparing and contrasting information from two short texts.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Compare & Contrast Nonfiction Texts: The Underground Railroad
Compare & Contrast Nonfiction Texts: The Underground Railroad
Worksheet
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Compare & Contrast Nonfiction Texts: The Underground Railroad
Fourth Grade
Reading
Students will compare two informational texts on the same topic using a Venn diagram.
Worksheet
Compare & Contrast Nonfiction Texts: The Underground Railroad
Compare & Contrast Nonfiction Texts: The Underground Railroad
Worksheet
Compare & Contrast Nonfiction Texts: The Underground Railroad
Students will compare two informational texts on the same topic using a Venn diagram.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Comparing Two Stories
Comparing Two Stories
Worksheet
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Comparing Two Stories
Third Grade
Reading
Use this resource for your students to practice reading and comparing the story elements of two fiction texts.
Worksheet
Comparing Two Stories
Comparing Two Stories
Worksheet
Comparing Two Stories
Use this resource for your students to practice reading and comparing the story elements of two fiction texts.
Third Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
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Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Fourth Grade
Reading
Kids will love learning some fun facts about elephants while developing their reading comprehension skills. Using T-charts and Venn diagrams, they'll analyze stories and explore different characteristics of fiction and nonfiction.
Lesson Plan
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Lesson Plan
Fiction vs. Nonfiction
Kids will love learning some fun facts about elephants while developing their reading comprehension skills. Using T-charts and Venn diagrams, they'll analyze stories and explore different characteristics of fiction and nonfiction.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Mythological Creature: Vampire
Mythological Creature: Vampire
Lesson Plan
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Mythological Creature: Vampire
Fifth Grade
Reading
Bram Stoker's Dracula has inspired feelings of fear and morbid curiosity for over a century. With this lesson plan, your students will get a taste of the literary work while learning about the myth behind vampires.
Lesson Plan
Mythological Creature: Vampire
Mythological Creature: Vampire
Lesson Plan
Mythological Creature: Vampire
Bram Stoker's Dracula has inspired feelings of fear and morbid curiosity for over a century. With this lesson plan, your students will get a taste of the literary work while learning about the myth behind vampires.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Compare and Contrast W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver
Compare and Contrast W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver
Lesson Plan
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Compare and Contrast W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this lesson, ask students to compare and contrast two important African-American historical figures. Students will write an informational paragraph on the similarities and differences between W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver.
Lesson Plan
Compare and Contrast W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver
Compare and Contrast W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver
Lesson Plan
Compare and Contrast W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver
In this lesson, ask students to compare and contrast two important African-American historical figures. Students will write an informational paragraph on the similarities and differences between W.E.B. Du Bois and George Washington Carver.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Compare and Contrast in Poetry: “January” and “The Wind”
Compare and Contrast in Poetry: “January” and “The Wind”
Worksheet
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Compare and Contrast in Poetry: “January” and “The Wind”
Seventh Grade
Reading
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners compare and contrast two poems, focusing on structure, tone, and literary devices used in each.
Worksheet
Compare and Contrast in Poetry: “January” and “The Wind”
Compare and Contrast in Poetry: “January” and “The Wind”
Worksheet
Compare and Contrast in Poetry: “January” and “The Wind”
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners compare and contrast two poems, focusing on structure, tone, and literary devices used in each.
Seventh Grade
Reading
Worksheet
EL
Character Comparisons
Character Comparisons
Lesson Plan
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Character Comparisons
Fourth Grade
Reading
Use this lesson to help your ELs compare and contrast supporting characters from excerpted texts. It can be a stand-alone lesson or support the lesson Understanding Character Traits, Understanding Plot Lesson Part III.
Lesson Plan
EL
Character Comparisons
Character Comparisons
Lesson Plan
Character Comparisons
Use this lesson to help your ELs compare and contrast supporting characters from excerpted texts. It can be a stand-alone lesson or support the lesson Understanding Character Traits, Understanding Plot Lesson Part III.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
EL
Reading Goals
Reading Goals
Lesson Plan
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Reading Goals
Pre-K
Reading
Are your students emerging readers? Use this literacy-focused lesson plan to set summer reading goals and help your students express their opinions about books. Can be used as a stand-alone or support lesson for the Summer Reads lesson plan.
Lesson Plan
EL
Reading Goals
Reading Goals
Lesson Plan
Reading Goals
Are your students emerging readers? Use this literacy-focused lesson plan to set summer reading goals and help your students express their opinions about books. Can be used as a stand-alone or support lesson for the Summer Reads lesson plan.
Pre-K
Reading
Lesson Plan
Winchester Mystery House
Winchester Mystery House
Worksheet
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Winchester Mystery House
Fifth Grade
Reading
Read about the history of the Winchester Mystery House, and then answer some comprehension questions.
Worksheet
Winchester Mystery House
Winchester Mystery House
Worksheet
Winchester Mystery House
Read about the history of the Winchester Mystery House, and then answer some comprehension questions.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
EL
Learn to Compare and Contrast
Learn to Compare and Contrast
Lesson Plan
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Learn to Compare and Contrast
Second Grade
Reading
Your students will learn academic vocabulary and use a graphic organizer to compare and contrast two short stories. Use this as a stand-alone lesson or as an introduction to the Comparing and Contrasting Short Stories lesson plan.
Lesson Plan
EL
Learn to Compare and Contrast
Learn to Compare and Contrast
Lesson Plan
Learn to Compare and Contrast
Your students will learn academic vocabulary and use a graphic organizer to compare and contrast two short stories. Use this as a stand-alone lesson or as an introduction to the Comparing and Contrasting Short Stories lesson plan.
Second Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Peter Pan and Neverland 4: The Flight Part 3
Peter Pan and Neverland 4: The Flight Part 3
Lesson Plan
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Peter Pan and Neverland 4: The Flight Part 3
Fifth Grade
Reading
Up, up, and away! It's Peter Pan vs. Wendy vs. John in this reading comprehension lesson. Using the Peter Pan and Neverland workbook, students will use text excerpts and comprehension questions to write an essay comparing main characters.
Lesson Plan
Peter Pan and Neverland 4: The Flight Part 3
Peter Pan and Neverland 4: The Flight Part 3
Lesson Plan
Peter Pan and Neverland 4: The Flight Part 3
Up, up, and away! It's Peter Pan vs. Wendy vs. John in this reading comprehension lesson. Using the Peter Pan and Neverland workbook, students will use text excerpts and comprehension questions to write an essay comparing main characters.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Comparing and Contrasting Christmas Around the World
Comparing and Contrasting Christmas Around the World
Lesson Plan
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Comparing and Contrasting Christmas Around the World
First Grade
Reading
It’s time to take a trip around the world and experience Christmas in different countries. Students will explore how their Christmas traditions compare and contrast with kids across the world and chart their findings on a Venn diagram.
Lesson Plan
Comparing and Contrasting Christmas Around the World
Comparing and Contrasting Christmas Around the World
Lesson Plan
Comparing and Contrasting Christmas Around the World
It’s time to take a trip around the world and experience Christmas in different countries. Students will explore how their Christmas traditions compare and contrast with kids across the world and chart their findings on a Venn diagram.
First Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
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