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We Must Forgive
Students discover forgiveness. In this forgiveness lesson, students examine the Lord's Prayer. Students deconstruct the theme of the Lord's Prayer and examine forgiveness of self and forgiveness of others.
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The "Secret Society" and FitzGerald's The Great Gatsby
"I have never been able to forgive the rich for being rich, and it has colored my entire life and works." This colored view is the focus of a close reading activity that asks readers of The Great Gatsby to examine the way...
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ASL Lesson 4
Provide your hearing-impaired or special-needs students with a functional ASL vocabulary focused on feelings and family. Lesson 4 in this extensive series allows you to view both images and videos of each word or sentence as it is...
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Student Opinion: How Far Would You Go for Fashion?
Is being uncomfortable worth it if you look good? Inspire discussion about fashion and culture with a brief New York Times article about painful fashion. Whether used as a persuasive essay prompt or as a discussion starter,...
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Measure for Measure: Anticipation Guide
Be bold and never fearful! Tempt your scholars with an Anticipation Guide for Measure for Measure. Before reading Shakespeare’s problem play, class members label a series of statements as either true or false in their opinion. (It’s okay...
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The Secret Society and FitzGerald's The Great Gatsby
Young scholars formulate what tensions about wealth and status are revealed in The Great Gatsby. Apply how these tensions are reflected in Nick Carraway's struggle to belong. Write a "credo" for the "secret society" implied in The Great...
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Under the Lemon Moon
Students become familiar with Hispanic heritage and discuss others using your belongings through the reading of Under the Lemon Moon. In this onatatopeia instructional activity, student set a purpose for reading, find phrases using...
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Numbers
In this interest worksheet, learners calculate interest and percentages of numbers in number and word problems. Students complete 29 problems.
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Pardon Me, Please
Learners research capital punishment policies supported by leaders who have issued pardons, then reflect on how executive pardons might affect the balance of power between the branches of government.
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Another Way of Life
Students read about the 2006 Amish school killings. They explore Amish life, including how loss and tragedy are handled and compare it to how they, themselves, would handle the same situation. They write fictitious dialogues highlighting...
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Christmas-Tree-Shaped Poems
Students create poems in the shape of a Christmas tree. They write an original poem detailing how a person can spread joy during the holiday season. The poem is formatted in the shape of a Christmas tree.
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The Reunion
Students dramatize a postwar reunion between people who held opposing views during the U.S. Civil War.
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Out of the Dust
Seventh graders read a book of poems called "Out of the Dust". In groups, they research the Dust Bowl and how it affected people living through the Great Depression. Using the text, they identify the theme and key turning points and...
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Vietnam Trade Pact
High schoolers explore world trade issues. In this economics lesson plan, students read "Opening Doors to Vietnam," and discuss the trade negotiations between Vietnam and the Untied States. High schoolers conduct further research on the...
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The Tempest: Quiz
In this The Tempest worksheet, students answer 15 multiple choice questions on the plot, characters, and theme of Shakespeare's play.
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Numbers
In this math worksheet, students complete problems including addition, fractions, percents, word problems, interest, and loans. Students complete 36 problems total.
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Political Music Lesson Plan
Learners review concepts of the oppressive system of apartheid and relate the significance of Mandela's freedom from prison. They also use music to understand a concept and to convey a concept by using music.
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Imus Struggling to Retain Sway as a Franchise
Students will perform research and reflect upon a newspaper article. The lesson plan will help them to refine reading and cognitive skills of forming a personal opinion. The learners will ultimately learn and grow into a greater...
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Spelling Activity: Extra Words
In this spelling worksheet, students determine whether there are extra letters in words, writing words correctly and using extra letters to spell a "special message."
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Kids World Fun: Lets Be Friends Again! By Hans Wilhelm [Pdf]
A little sister makes a big mistake, will her brother ever forgive her?
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Scholastic: Book Files: Out of the Dust
"Out of the Dust", a Newbery Award Winning, poetic book by Karen Hesse. The heroine, Billie Joe, faces issues of forgiveness and healing during the Dust Bowl. The story is set in Oklahoma, during the Great Depression. Make a smart choice...
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San Diego County District Attorney: Communication
Teaching young people how to communicate effectively helps them maintain healthy relationships, resolve conflicts peacefully, excel in school, and eventually get and keep jobs. In these lessons, students practice different forms of...