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This 2-3 class period unit includes lesson plans, graphic organizers, and a rubric for assessment. In the unit, students read non-fiction texts about gender equality and take notes where they identify the "gist" or main idea. Students then gather evidence from the articles in order to form an opinion. Finally, students draft an opinion essay. This lesson is designed for students in grades 4-8.

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Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions

Help set your students up for academic success with this packet of test-taking tips, test preparation strategies, and pr...

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History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

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Earth Day Activities: History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

Help your students work on their reading comprehension skills while learning all about Earth Day with this reading compr...

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

Use this poetry toolbox workbook to support your students to learn different poetic terms and devices, and then practice...

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Writing a Character Sketch

FutureFit Extension Activities Create: Building Character Have students complete their character sketches as their pre...

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Writing Self-Assessment

This self-assessment asks children to analyze their recent work with an eye on improving their future projects.

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Script Writing Handout

Use this worksheet to teach students how to write a script to perform in class.

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Brainstorming for Unit Plans

Having difficulty working with your peers to develop cross-curricular units of study? This graphic organizer will help y...

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Persuasion Plan Graphic Organizer

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Persuasion Plan

Help students prepare an argument or opinion with this graphic organizer; it's perfect for prewriting.

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Malta Writing Exercise

Improve ' creative writing skills and teach them about Malta's plight during World War II with this printable writing ex...

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Mikaela Prego is an elementary educator based in Louisville, Kentucky. She has spent most of her career teaching 3-5th grade in Colorado and Massachusetts. Most recently,… Read more

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