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Pourquoi: Why the Sun Lives in the Sky
Pourquoi: Why the Sun Lives in the Sky
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Pourquoi: Why the Sun Lives in the Sky
Fourth Grade
Reading
Discover why the Sun lives in the sky with this myth geared toward fourth and fifth graders!
Worksheet
Pourquoi: Why the Sun Lives in the Sky
Pourquoi: Why the Sun Lives in the Sky
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Pourquoi: Why the Sun Lives in the Sky
Discover why the Sun lives in the sky with this myth geared toward fourth and fifth graders!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Read and Analyze Myths: The Sky Woman
Read and Analyze Myths: The Sky Woman
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Read and Analyze Myths: The Sky Woman
Fifth Grade
Reading
Discover how myths explain the origins of the world with this fifth- and sixth-grade reading comprehension worksheet!
Worksheet
Read and Analyze Myths: The Sky Woman
Read and Analyze Myths: The Sky Woman
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Read and Analyze Myths: The Sky Woman
Discover how myths explain the origins of the world with this fifth- and sixth-grade reading comprehension worksheet!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Read and Analyze Myths: The Earth and Sky
Read and Analyze Myths: The Earth and Sky
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Read and Analyze Myths: The Earth and Sky
Fifth Grade
Reading
Study a fascinating myth from West Africa in this engaging worksheet!
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Read and Analyze Myths: The Earth and Sky
Read and Analyze Myths: The Earth and Sky
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Read and Analyze Myths: The Earth and Sky
Study a fascinating myth from West Africa in this engaging worksheet!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Reading Poetry: "A Sea of Grass and an Endless Sky"
Reading Poetry: "A Sea of Grass and an Endless Sky"
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Reading Poetry: "A Sea of Grass and an Endless Sky"
Fourth Grade
Reading
Explore the sights and sounds of the prairie with this fourth- and fifth-grade reading-comprehension activity!
Worksheet
Reading Poetry: "A Sea of Grass and an Endless Sky"
Reading Poetry: "A Sea of Grass and an Endless Sky"
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Reading Poetry: "A Sea of Grass and an Endless Sky"
Explore the sights and sounds of the prairie with this fourth- and fifth-grade reading-comprehension activity!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Picture Writing Prompt: UFO
Picture Writing Prompt: UFO
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Picture Writing Prompt: UFO
Fifth Grade
Writing
What is that strange object in the sky? This prompt will be a lift off for your young writer's imagination as he creates a story to match the picture.
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Picture Writing Prompt: UFO
Picture Writing Prompt: UFO
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Picture Writing Prompt: UFO
What is that strange object in the sky? This prompt will be a lift off for your young writer's imagination as he creates a story to match the picture.
Fifth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
All Kinds of Pronouns: Introduction
All Kinds of Pronouns: Introduction
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All Kinds of Pronouns: Introduction
Fifth Grade
Grammar and Mechanics
Introduce how pronouns work and why they're so important with this informative worksheet.
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All Kinds of Pronouns: Introduction
All Kinds of Pronouns: Introduction
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All Kinds of Pronouns: Introduction
Introduce how pronouns work and why they're so important with this informative worksheet.
Fifth Grade
Grammar and Mechanics
Worksheet
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
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The Montgomery Bus Boycott
In this worksheet, children read the story of Parks' act of passive resistance, then follow a series of thoughtful prompts to reflect on why the boycott was successful, as well as why it inspired the support of so many people around the United States.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Writing Prompt: My Favorite Season
Writing Prompt: My Favorite Season
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Writing Prompt: My Favorite Season
Third Grade
Writing
In this thoughtful opinion-writing worksheet, children will describe the season they like best, and why.
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Writing Prompt: My Favorite Season
Writing Prompt: My Favorite Season
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Writing Prompt: My Favorite Season
In this thoughtful opinion-writing worksheet, children will describe the season they like best, and why.
Third Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Expanding Sentences: Mysteries
Expanding Sentences: Mysteries
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Expanding Sentences: Mysteries
Fifth Grade
Writing

Expand sentences by answering the questions how? when? where? and why?

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Expanding Sentences: Mysteries
Expanding Sentences: Mysteries
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Expanding Sentences: Mysteries

Expand sentences by answering the questions how? when? where? and why?

Fifth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Detecting the Author's Purpose
Detecting the Author's Purpose
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Detecting the Author's Purpose
Fourth Grade
Reading
Learners will categorize 12 different types of text according to why the author would write them, using the acronym PIE as a mnemonic device.
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Detecting the Author's Purpose
Detecting the Author's Purpose
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Detecting the Author's Purpose
Learners will categorize 12 different types of text according to why the author would write them, using the acronym PIE as a mnemonic device.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Expanding Sentences: Exploration
Expanding Sentences: Exploration
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Expanding Sentences: Exploration
Fifth Grade
Writing
Explore more complicated sentences as you add details about where, when, why, and how!
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Expanding Sentences: Exploration
Expanding Sentences: Exploration
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Expanding Sentences: Exploration
Explore more complicated sentences as you add details about where, when, why, and how!
Fifth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Design Your Own Zodiac
Design Your Own Zodiac
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Design Your Own Zodiac
Third Grade
Writing
Children learn about the traditional Chinese Zodiac calendar — then get creative and design a calendar of their own, including a brief description of why they chose each animal.
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Design Your Own Zodiac
Design Your Own Zodiac
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Design Your Own Zodiac
Children learn about the traditional Chinese Zodiac calendar — then get creative and design a calendar of their own, including a brief description of why they chose each animal.
Third Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Read about and Discuss Historic Heroes
Read about and Discuss Historic Heroes
Lesson Plan
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Read about and Discuss Historic Heroes
Fourth Grade
Reading
In this lesson plan, students will discuss characteristics of a hero and how to get information from texts to understand why a person is considered a hero. Partner discussions will help students have a deeper understanding.
Lesson Plan
Read about and Discuss Historic Heroes
Read about and Discuss Historic Heroes
Lesson Plan
Read about and Discuss Historic Heroes
In this lesson plan, students will discuss characteristics of a hero and how to get information from texts to understand why a person is considered a hero. Partner discussions will help students have a deeper understanding.
Fourth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Pun Art #2
Pun Art #2
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Pun Art #2
Fourth Grade
Vocabulary
Why is the math book so sad? It has too many problems! Help your students bring puns to life by having them create visuals to represent the play on words. Kids will have a blast reading the puns and making their own illustrations to accompany them.
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Pun Art #2
Pun Art #2
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Pun Art #2
Why is the math book so sad? It has too many problems! Help your students bring puns to life by having them create visuals to represent the play on words. Kids will have a blast reading the puns and making their own illustrations to accompany them.
Fourth Grade
Vocabulary
Worksheet
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Activity
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Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Kindergarten
Reading
Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f
Activity
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Activity
Write a Thanksgiving Day Poem
Thanksgiving dinner can be filled with fun and memorable interactions between family members. This holiday, why not memorialize some of those details and events with a family poem? You can create a lasting memory in the form of a poem with contributions f
Kindergarten
Reading
Activity
Pourquoi: How Coyote Helped to Light the World
Pourquoi: How Coyote Helped to Light the World
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Pourquoi: How Coyote Helped to Light the World
Fourth Grade
Reading
Discover how Coyote brought light to the world with this myth for fourth and fifth graders!
Worksheet
Pourquoi: How Coyote Helped to Light the World
Pourquoi: How Coyote Helped to Light the World
Worksheet
Pourquoi: How Coyote Helped to Light the World
Discover how Coyote brought light to the world with this myth for fourth and fifth graders!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
EL
Summarizing Nonfiction
Summarizing Nonfiction
Lesson Plan
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Summarizing Nonfiction
Fifth Grade
Reading
Use this lesson to help your ELs summarize information from a text and use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. This lesson can be a stand-alone lesson or used as support to the Day 4 section of the Star Unit lesson.
Lesson Plan
EL
Summarizing Nonfiction
Summarizing Nonfiction
Lesson Plan
Summarizing Nonfiction
Use this lesson to help your ELs summarize information from a text and use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words. This lesson can be a stand-alone lesson or used as support to the Day 4 section of the Star Unit lesson.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Peter Pan and Neverland 3: The Flight Part 2
Peter Pan and Neverland 3: The Flight Part 2
Lesson Plan
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Peter Pan and Neverland 3: The Flight Part 2
Fifth Grade
Reading
"You must be nice to him, Wendy impressed on her brothers." In this lesson, your class continues work in their Peter Pan and Neverland workbooks, focusing on comprehension of Wendy Darling's personality.
Lesson Plan
Peter Pan and Neverland 3: The Flight Part 2
Peter Pan and Neverland 3: The Flight Part 2
Lesson Plan
Peter Pan and Neverland 3: The Flight Part 2
"You must be nice to him, Wendy impressed on her brothers." In this lesson, your class continues work in their Peter Pan and Neverland workbooks, focusing on comprehension of Wendy Darling's personality.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Lesson Plan
Reading Poetry: “The Wind” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Reading Poetry: “The Wind” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Worksheet
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Reading Poetry: “The Wind” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Fourth Grade
Reading
Practice reading poetry with this fourth- and fifth-grade resource!
Worksheet
Reading Poetry: “The Wind” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Reading Poetry: “The Wind” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Worksheet
Reading Poetry: “The Wind” by Robert Louis Stevenson
Practice reading poetry with this fourth- and fifth-grade resource!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Independence Day Creative Writing Prompt #1: Fantastic Fireworks
Independence Day Creative Writing Prompt #1: Fantastic Fireworks
Worksheet
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Independence Day Creative Writing Prompt #1: Fantastic Fireworks
Fourth Grade
Writing
Get learners' creative juices flowing with this fun Independence Day-themed writing prompt!
Worksheet
Independence Day Creative Writing Prompt #1: Fantastic Fireworks
Independence Day Creative Writing Prompt #1: Fantastic Fireworks
Worksheet
Independence Day Creative Writing Prompt #1: Fantastic Fireworks
Get learners' creative juices flowing with this fun Independence Day-themed writing prompt!
Fourth Grade
Writing
Worksheet
Read & Analyze Myths: Echo & Narcissus
Read & Analyze Myths: Echo & Narcissus
Worksheet
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Read & Analyze Myths: Echo & Narcissus
Fifth Grade
Reading
Discover the iconic Roman tale of Echo and Narcissus in this reading comprehension worksheet!
Worksheet
Read & Analyze Myths: Echo & Narcissus
Read & Analyze Myths: Echo & Narcissus
Worksheet
Read & Analyze Myths: Echo & Narcissus
Discover the iconic Roman tale of Echo and Narcissus in this reading comprehension worksheet!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts
Worksheet
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St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts
Fifth Grade
Reading
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by reading about the holiday’s history and imagery!
Worksheet
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts
St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts
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St. Patrick's Day Fun Facts
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by reading about the holiday’s history and imagery!
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas
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Saint Nicholas
Fifth Grade
Reading
Read up on the real-life Saint Nicholas, a man who did some good deeds way back in the day, and see what similarities he shares with Santa.
Worksheet
Saint Nicholas
Saint Nicholas
Worksheet
Saint Nicholas
Read up on the real-life Saint Nicholas, a man who did some good deeds way back in the day, and see what similarities he shares with Santa.
Fifth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
What's in a Name?
What's in a Name?
Lesson Plan
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What's in a Name?
Fourth Grade
Writing
Every name has a story behind it. This lesson allows students to share the story of their name with their classmates. Not only is it fun, it's ideal for establishing a respectful classroom community.
Lesson Plan
What's in a Name?
What's in a Name?
Lesson Plan
What's in a Name?
Every name has a story behind it. This lesson allows students to share the story of their name with their classmates. Not only is it fun, it's ideal for establishing a respectful classroom community.
Fourth Grade
Writing
Lesson Plan
Novel Study: Holes: Discussion Guide #4
Novel Study: Holes: Discussion Guide #4
Worksheet
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Novel Study: Holes: Discussion Guide #4
Fourth Grade
Novel Studies
Finish your readthrough of Louis Sachar’s Holes with this essential discussion guide!
Worksheet
Novel Study: Holes: Discussion Guide #4
Novel Study: Holes: Discussion Guide #4
Worksheet
Novel Study: Holes: Discussion Guide #4
Finish your readthrough of Louis Sachar’s Holes with this essential discussion guide!
Fourth Grade
Novel Studies
Worksheet
Vocabulary Builders: Synonyms and Antonyms
Vocabulary Builders: Synonyms and Antonyms
Lesson Plan
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Vocabulary Builders: Synonyms and Antonyms
Fifth Grade
Vocabulary
In this engaging vocabulary lesson plan, students will learn to use a thesaurus to generate interesting synonyms and antonyms for several target words. Then, they will get up and mingle with their classmates with a synonym matching game!
Lesson Plan
Vocabulary Builders: Synonyms and Antonyms
Vocabulary Builders: Synonyms and Antonyms
Lesson Plan
Vocabulary Builders: Synonyms and Antonyms
In this engaging vocabulary lesson plan, students will learn to use a thesaurus to generate interesting synonyms and antonyms for several target words. Then, they will get up and mingle with their classmates with a synonym matching game!
Fifth Grade
Vocabulary
Lesson Plan
Analyze Drama: The Perfect Plan
Analyze Drama: The Perfect Plan
Worksheet
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Analyze Drama: The Perfect Plan
Fourth Grade
Reading
Teamwork takes more than a perfect plan in this three-page fourth and fifth grade drama worksheet!
Worksheet
Analyze Drama: The Perfect Plan
Analyze Drama: The Perfect Plan
Worksheet
Analyze Drama: The Perfect Plan
Teamwork takes more than a perfect plan in this three-page fourth and fifth grade drama worksheet!
Fourth Grade
Reading
Worksheet
Identify Subordinating Conjunctions: Camping Trip
Identify Subordinating Conjunctions: Camping Trip
Worksheet
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Identify Subordinating Conjunctions: Camping Trip
Third Grade
Grammar and Mechanics
Practice identifying subordinating conjunctions in written context with this camping-themed grammar worksheet!
Worksheet
Identify Subordinating Conjunctions: Camping Trip
Identify Subordinating Conjunctions: Camping Trip
Worksheet
Identify Subordinating Conjunctions: Camping Trip
Practice identifying subordinating conjunctions in written context with this camping-themed grammar worksheet!
Third Grade
Grammar and Mechanics
Worksheet
Peter Pan and Neverland 2: The Flight Part 1
Peter Pan and Neverland 2: The Flight Part 1
Lesson Plan
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Peter Pan and Neverland 2: The Flight Part 1
Fifth Grade
Vocabulary
Second to the right, and straight on 'til morning. In this lesson, your students will work on reading comprehensions while continuing to learn more about Peter Pan in their journey through the Peter Pan and Neverland workbook.
Lesson Plan
Peter Pan and Neverland 2: The Flight Part 1
Peter Pan and Neverland 2: The Flight Part 1
Lesson Plan
Peter Pan and Neverland 2: The Flight Part 1
Second to the right, and straight on 'til morning. In this lesson, your students will work on reading comprehensions while continuing to learn more about Peter Pan in their journey through the Peter Pan and Neverland workbook.
Fifth Grade
Vocabulary
Lesson Plan
Animal Puns
Animal Puns
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Animal Puns
Fourth Grade
Vocabulary
Give your students exposure to funny puns related to animals!
Worksheet
Animal Puns
Animal Puns
Worksheet
Animal Puns
Give your students exposure to funny puns related to animals!
Fourth Grade
Vocabulary
Worksheet
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