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Hairy Monster Stories

Students follow instructions and work creatively to create their Hairy Monsters. discuss the elements of a good character sketch. use a rubric to guide them as they write of a character sketch about their Hairy Monsters.

Found in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, Kindergarten, Language Arts, October, Visual Arts

Puzzle Race Builds Cooperative-Group Skills

Students use visual skills as they complete jigsaw puzzles. work cooperatively to complete a puzzle.

Found in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, All Year Long, Kindergarten, Language Arts, Visual Arts

Understanding Idioms Is a Piece of Cake

Students work cooperatively to discuss the meaning of some common English idioms. illustrate the “fun” interpretations of those idioms. use a fun online idiom activity (optional).

Found in: 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, All Year Long, Language Arts, Visual Arts

The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906

Students read for comprehension. follow directions. learn about the history of the San Francisco earthquake of 1906.

Found in: 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, April, History, Language Arts, Social Studies

Martin Luther King Jr.: A Pre- and Post-Reading Activity

Students demonstrate new learning about Martin Luther King by completing a pre-reading (anticipatory set) and post-reading activity. summarize at least three new facts they learned about King’s life. work cooperatively with a partner or in a group (optional).

Found in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, History, January, Language Arts, Social Studies