Literature Lesson Plans (page 1)

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March Wind Poetry Pack

Students illustrate a poem wile predicting what will happen in each stanza.

Subjects:

Poetry

Reading

Language Arts and Writing

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I Dreamed I Was a Snowman Poetry Pack

Use this poem to teach students about interpreting metaphor and fantasy in poetry. I Dreamed I Was a Snowman is a great…

Subjects:

Literature

Winter Season

Reading and Literature

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If I Were in Charge of the World

In this computer activity, students read and discuss a poem, imagining what the world would be like if they were in…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Poetry

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Well Versed: A Guide to Teaching Poetry

Enhance understanding with a teaching guide that offers tried and true techniques for bringing poetry into the lives of…

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Poetry

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ACTIVITIES

Shadow of a Bull

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching Shadow of a Bull, by Maia Wojciechowska.

Subjects:

Literature

Folk Tales

Reading and Literature

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Harry Potter Haiku

Students learn how to write a haiku using the Harry Potter book series as a prompt.

Subjects

Reading Comprehension

Literature

Teaching Harry Potter

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Literary Terms

Identify the setting, plot, point of view, theme, and main characters of a realistic fiction selection.

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Literary Style and Techniques

Reading

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The Snow-Bird Poetry Pack: Main Idea Identification

In this poetry activity, students attempt to determine the main idea the author wishes to present.

Subjects:

Main Idea and Supporting Details

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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The Hairy Dog Poetry Pack

Read this poem about a hairy dog, then have students compare and contrast the dog in the poem with other dogs they know.

Subjects:

Literature

Poetry

Reading and Literature

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Penguin's Guide to Chapter Book Series: Common Core Lesson Ideas

Motivate students to read independently with chapter book series. You're sure to find ones they'll love in this…

Subjects:

Children's Book

Literature

Reading and Literature

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ACTIVITIES

The Race of Toad and Deer

Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.

Subjects:

Literature

Multicultural Literature

Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage

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Aunt Isabel Tells a Good One and Aunt Isabel Makes Trouble

Create a memorable storytelling unit for your class with the help of this teacher's guide.

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Literature

Creative 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…

Subjects

Literature

Fantasy Fiction

Teaching Harry Potter

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Body Collage: What's Inside?

This lesson plan is a creative way for students to explore and construct the inside of their bodies. They use collage…

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Teaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Science

Human Body and Anatomy

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I'd Like to Introduce...

Students will create questions to ask their favorite authors.

Subjects:

Chris Van Allsburg, Author & Illustrator: Guides to His Books

Authors

Literature

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Little Turtle Poetry Pack

After reading a poem and a non-fiction book, students will identify whether a series of statements are true or false.

Subjects:

Poetry

Animals (Zoology)

Reading

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WORKSHEETS

Bella's Rules Common Core Curriculum and Discussion Guide

Bella likes to do things her way, but when her new puppy doesn't follow the rules she begins to see why her own behavior…

Subjects:

Reading Instruction

Children's Book

Reading

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BOOK GUIDES

Matched Educator's Guide

This educator's guide to Matched by Ally Condie includes classroom lesson plans, writing prompts, research questions,…

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Literature

Science Fiction

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WORKSHEETS

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…

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Literature

Folk Tales

Fantasy Fiction

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MAPS

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…

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Literature

Teaching Tolkien – Lesson Planning Resources

Reading and Literature

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LESSON PLANS

The Donkey and the Dog

Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to compare and contrast by observing and analyzing…

Subjects

Literature

Ancient Civilizations

Reading and Literature

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Peace Begins With You

Activities and resources to teach Peace Begins With You, written by Katherine Scholes.

Subjects:

Reading and Literature

Literature

Peace

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The Boy Who Saved Baseball

Explore teaching activities to be used with The Boy Who Saved Baseball by John H. Ritter.

Subjects:

Literature

Baseball

Reading and Literature

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