Fiction Lesson Plans
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"The Fox and the Goat": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the characters in a fable by investigating their…SubjectsReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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"Two Travelers and the Bear": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to recognize cause-and-effect relationships in a fable by Aesop.SubjectsLiteratureAncient CivilizationsReading and Literature -
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An Immigrant's Story (United States)
Students will create a character who immigrates to the United States. They will base a large portion of their stories on…SubjectsReading and LiteratureFictionImmigration -
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Letter to My Favorite Author
After reading a realistic fiction story, the student will write a letter to the author. Use this activity to celebrate…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLetter-Writing Lessons & Tips -
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"The Grasshopper and the Owl": A Fable by Aesop
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to draw conclusions using one of Aesop's enjoyable fables.…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionLiterature -
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The Cam Jansen Series Curriculum Guide
Find everything you need to teach lessons on mysteries, character development, vocabulary and story writing with this…Subjects:Children's BookDetective and MysteriesLiterature -
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Stone Fox: A Collection of Lessons
Using the book, Stone Fox, students will explore character, setting, and issues for Native Americans in this multiple…SubjectsReading and LiteratureFictionNative-American History (American Indians) -
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Picture Books in the Classroom: Common Core-Based Lesson Ideas
Use these fun activities for picture books and folktales in your Common Core classroom. This printable guide features…Subjects:Children's BookFolk TalesLiterature -
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Sign of the Beaver
Sign of the Beaver, written by Elizabeth George, is a timeless story about a boy in eighteenth-century Maine helped to…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionNative-American History (American Indians) -
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Books to Use When Teaching Fables
Recommended books related to fables for classroom use.Subjects:ReadingFablesStorytelling -
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Savvy Common Core Lesson Plans
Use Ingrid Law's Savvy with this comprehensive educator's guide to meet Common Core State Standards. This six-week…Subjects:Children's BookFantasy FictionLiterature -
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Matilda Common Core Lesson Plans
Complete and comprehensive guide to teaching the classic Roald Dahl novel! This educator's guide for Matilda by Roald…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionChildren's Book -
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Rapunzel Literature Guide
Use a teaching guide that includes vocabulary words, discussion questions, and extension activities.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Wretched Stone Teacher's Guide
Share a story of adventure with your students. This printable teacher's guide for Chris Van Allsburg's The Wretched…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionChildren's Book -
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The Gingerbread Man
Students will learn about their school, the jobs people have, and the book, The Gingerbread Man.SubjectsReading and LiteratureFictionCommunity and Ways of Life -
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Shadow of a Bull
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.Subjects:LiteratureFolk TalesReading and Literature -
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The Garden of Abdul Gasazi Teacher's Guide
Discover the magic of Chris Van Allsburg's first children's book, The Garden of Abdul Gasazi. This printable teacher's…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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The Mysteries of Harris Burdick Teacher's Guide
Spark students' imagination with the illustrations and mysterious captions in Chris Van Allsburg's The Mysteries of…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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International Cover Art for Harry Potter Lesson
Using pictures of book covers from around the world, students will analyze the accuracy of the art and compare it to the…SubjectsLiteratureFantasy FictionTeaching Harry Potter -
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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer Core Curriculum Guide
Introduce middle school students to the courts, the legal system, and the anatomy of a criminal trial through Theodore…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionU.S. Government -
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The Race of Toad and Deer
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.Subjects:LiteratureMulticultural LiteratureMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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There's an Owl in the Shower
Students use the book There's an Owl in the Shower to research and write about old growth forests and the logging…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureFictionLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 1: Introducing Tolkien and His Worlds
Use the handouts in this printable guide to explore myths and folk tales from around the world that share the themes…Subjects:LiteratureFolk TalesFantasy Fiction -
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Tolkien's Middle-earth Unit 3: There and Back Again
Enhance students' reading experience of Tolkien's The Hobbit with lesson planning resources that accompany chapters…Subjects:LiteratureTeaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning ResourcesReading and Literature
