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Greek Gods and Titans

For Students 6th - 8th
In this literature worksheet, students find the words that are related to the naming of Greek Gods. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Better Biographies Book Reports

For Students 4th - 7th
In this literature and literacy worksheet, students follow directions for writing a book report based on a biography. They fill in the title, author, illustrator, and publisher before listing the character traits of the person they read...
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Sam and the Lucky Mo Word Search

For Students 6th - 9th
In this language arts worksheet, students locate and identify various vocabulary terms related to literature. There are ten words located in the puzzle.  
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Literary Terms

For Students 7th - 8th
In this literary terms worksheet, learners define and discuss ten literary terms associated with literature and complete a word search puzzle.
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"The Mitten" Activity Card- Family Activity

For Students Pre-K - K
In this literature worksheet, students listen as a family member reads "The Mitten" to them. They cut out the pictures of the white mitten and the animals which they cut out, to sequence the story.
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"The Relatives Came" Activity Card

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this literature worksheet, students write about things they liked when relatives came to visit after listening to the story, "The Relatives Came." They write about their feelings when their relatives came to visit and write about...
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"The Three Little Javelinas" Activity Card

For Students K - 1st
In this literature based activity card worksheet, learners listen to a family member read, The Three Little Javelinas. They cut out the cards on the activity sheet which include pictures of events from the book. They sequence the story...
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Trumpet of the Swan Character Study

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this literature worksheet, students complete a study of their favorite character from the Trumpet of the Swan. They fill in the name of their favorite character, complete a table with words that describe that character, and use those...
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Trumpet of the Swan Story Elements

For Students 4th - 5th
In this literature activity, students complete a chart with key details about the book Trumpet of the Swan. Students fill out a circular chart with information about the setting, characters, problem and conclusion.
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Trumpet of the Swan Favorite Character Graph

For Students 4th - 5th
For this math and literature worksheet, students survey classmates about their favorite character in the book Trumpet of the Swan. Students display the data on this blank bar graph.
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Books - First Impressions

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this literature choice activity, learners choose a book from a library. They draw the cover of the book and write a statement telling why they choose the book.
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Begin Reading Seedfolks

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students are introduced to the book Seedfolks and the concept of community. In this Seedfolks literature study lesson, the first in a unit, the teacher reads the first half of the book and students answer comprehension questions and...
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The Need for Government—A Cinematic and Literary Perspective

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine the philosophy of government. In this types of  government lesson, students explore literature and movie clips to determine the value of rules in lawless societies.
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What is Manga?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars research graphic novels. For this manga lesson, students work in small groups as the read graphic novels in literature circle format.
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The Owl Tree

For Students 3rd
In this literature worksheet set, 3rd graders complete 10 pages of activities that go along with each chapter of The Owl Tree. They fill in graphic organizers, answer true or false questions, retell the story, and fill in the blanks.
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Exploring Nursery Rhymes on the Internet

For Teachers K - 3rd
Pupils recite nursery rhymes. In this literature instructional activity, students review the nursery rhymes "Humpty Dumpty" and "Jack and Jill." Pupils then use the Internet to find more nursery rhymes.
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Journal of a Virtual Expedition

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners journey with Lewis and Clark. In this literature lesson, students read The Journal of Augustus Pellitier-The Lewis and Clark Expedition 1804. Learners keep a journal in the persona of a member of the expedition crew.
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African Folktales

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read African folktales. In this literature lesson, students share prior knowledge about South Africa, Morocco, and Nigeria. Then learners work in groups to read an assigned African folktale and answer response questions about...
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Chinese Folktales

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine Chinese folktales. For this literature and philanthropy lesson, students read Chinese folktales and analyze their literary elements. High schoolers consider the effects of generosity in the tales and in their own...
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The Letter Aa

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore letter Aa. In this letter recognition activity, students participate in country, state, food, literature, physical education, colors, careers, music, and game activities that are linked to the main activity...
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The Letter Cc

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students explore letter Cc. In this letter recognition lesson, students participate in country, state, food, literature, physical education, colors, careers, music, and game activities that are linked to the main lesson page. Students...
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Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie -The Story

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore lighthouses in literature. In this reading instructional activity, students read Keep the Lights Burning, Annie as well as Birdie's Lighthouse. Students participate in pair/share activities regarding plot and literary...
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Lesson Two - Compound Words

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students complete activities with the book Sarah Plain and Tall. In this literature lesson, students read chapter two and complete attached activities. They list the compound words they find and study new vocabulary. 
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Immigration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of immigration. In this immigration lesson plan, students read literature, analyze photographs, and evaluate political cartoons that reflect feelings about immigration in America during Industrialization....