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The Preposition Song
h4. Education Level: Grade 4-5-6 Prepositions links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. The word of phrase introduced by the proposition is called the object of a preposition. There are several versions of The Preposition Song, and several are here for your reference. Performed by an 8th Grade Class: Grammer Rock Classic Preposition Video: Sample song ... -
3-5: "I Spy": Using Adjectives and Descriptive Phrases
Students will review definitions for adjectives, learn and practice sensory adjectives and imagery, and use adjectives and descriptive phrases in writing a paragraph and/or story. *_A lesson plan for Grades 3–4 English Language Arts_* h4. Learning outcomes Students will: * be able to define adjectives. * be able to define and understand concrete and sensory adjectives. * be able to discriminate ... -
3-5: Finding rhyming words in a French poem
“J'adore la pizza” by Karen Kransky This lesson is designed to increase students' awareness of some French letter-sound combinations that rhyme, in spite of being spelled differently using the poem, "J'adore la pizza" by Karen Kransky. A lesson plan for Grades 3–5 Second Languages h4. Students will: * identify rhyming words and syllables orally and in writing * point out silent ... -
Take a Trip to Spelling City
If your students need extra help in spelling, using technology may be just the ticket to get them excited about improving. Spelling City is a place where your students can practice their spelling words through teaching, games, and practice tests. In the teaching section, students hear the word and a sentence including the word before the word is spelled for them. ... -
Lesson: Synonyms and Antonyms
h4. Objective: Students will review definition of synonyms and antonyms and identify them. h4. Resources: Teacher: sports section of newspaper for each pair of students. Student: pencil, paper. h4. Procedure: 1.Ask students for examples of pairs of words that are synonyms. Write them on the board. Go through the same process for antonyms. Related Links Lesson Plan: Spice Up Your Spelling ... -
Picasso's Cubism with Cut Paper Collage
NJ Standards/ObjectivesStandard 1.1.A.1 (Aesthetics) All students will use aesthetic knowledge in the creation of and in response to visual art. Compose simple works of art in response to stylized characteristics observed in the dance, music, theater, and visual art of various cultures and time periods. Students will be able to recognize Pablo Picasso’s work, specifically Cubism pieces. Students will be able ...Submitted by iloveart | -
Long Division Tips and Tricks
h4. How To Be A Good Secretary When Doing Long Division 1. Put the correct number of dashes in the quotient. 2. Record how many blocks you have placed on each divisor. 3. Record how many blocks you have used. 4. Record how many blocks you have left. 5. Record how many blocks you will now be working with. 6. Repeat ... -
sums of interior angles of polygons
LESSON PLAN in Geometry Objectives: After the lesson, students: 1.Find the sum of the interior angles of polygons. 2.Derive a general rule or formula in getting the sum of the interior angles of polygons. Subject Matter: Finding the sum of the interior angles of polygons. Materials: illustration of polygons, charts, activity sheets Reference: Apistar, et al, Soaring 21st Century Mathematics ...Submitted by ttbuasan | -
40 Ways to Spice Up Your Spelling Words
When rote doesn't work, it's time to reach into your bag of tricks to make spelling special. Third grade teacher Sally Engle is the inspiration for this list of interesting things to do with spelling words. Many of these exercises can be done at home, with a parent sending a note back that the words were completed. 1. ABC order- Write ... -
Lesson: "The Very Busy Spider"
IntroductionThis is a lesson about Eric Carle's 'The Very Busy Spider.' This lesson would be good to use with younger grades (preschool, kindergarten, or first grade). I used it in a kindergarten class and the kids loved the activity. This also might be a good lesson to do about this time of the year with Halloween approaching.Supplies Needed"The Very Busy Spider" ...Submitted by lpaulas | -
Best of 2007: Top 10 Websites for the Classroom
Great new websites pop up every day that can help teachers support academic learning. Our very own technology featured writer, Kelly Tenkely, provided her best ten web discoveries of the year. These websites can be great additions and reinforcements to your academic lessons. Students love technology- and combining learning with the technology they love can do wonders for student results. ... -
10 Ideas for Teaching on the Last Day of School
For many teachers, the last day of school can be worse than the first. All of the worksheets are done, grading is finished, and the students are anxious to start their summer vacations. Any hope of getting in a last-minute lesson is dashed when you see your students' anxious glances at the clock. However, there are still some things that you ... -
3rd grade Triangle Building
Triangle Building 3rd gradeRunning head: Lesson on Building with Triangles Triangle Building Topic: Mathematics Cindy DiMaggio Manhattanville College School of Education EDU 5107 Professor: Monique Reilly Summer 2 2008 Cindy Dimaggio Summer 2008 EDU 5107 Prof. Reilly Triangle Lesson plan Title: Triangle Building Overview: What can you build with Triangles? The Students will explore ways of building different basic shapes from ...Submitted by Cindyx3 | -
You Are Somebody's Hero?
h4. WARNING: This is a feel good post! It's about time I wrote something simple and positive. No whining, complaining, or sarcasm. I begin with a question as I always do, are you somebody's hero? I am motivated to write about this topic because I recently found my name on a My Space website by a former student where he lists ... -
1st-3rd Grade: Phonics Phonemes
Title of book(s) to be used:• The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss • I Can Read with My Eyes Shut! by Dr. Seuss Other Materials (for activities)• Blank note cards • Black permanent marker • Beanie Baby • Construction paper • Paper plates • Colored pencils • Markers • Glue sticks • Scissors Procedure: Warm-up Activities:• I will do ...Submitted by LittlebbBird | -
Alphabet Animals: Power Point
Students use their knowledge of the alphabet and letter sounds to create an alphabet PowerPoint presentation. Each slide will contain a letter of the alphabet, a sentence and the sound that corresponds to that letter. *_A lesson plan for Kindergarten English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills_* h4. Goals: * Students will create a PowerPoint slide for their assigned letter of ... -
50 Actions that Will Grab Your Students’ Attention
Excerpt From Section 5 of "Discipline in the Secondary Classroom" Adapted from 50 Actions that Will Grab Your Students’ Attention "There are countless ways to wake up and shake up your students. Prepared teachers take time in advance of the lesson to prevent their students from being bored in class. They combine various techniques and try all sorts of new approaches ... -
Ratatouille
Introducing....RATATOUILLE!On Day 1, show students a powerpoint presentation about the history and culture behind ratatouille (the food). Where does it comes from? Who eats it? Where and how was it created? How do you make it?...(I have made this powerpoint, contact me for a copy of it if you want to use it). Give the students a quick quiz to ensure ...Submitted by Mademoiselle | -
Anatomy- Excretory System
It may be yucky, but someone has to teach it. . . One of our 4th grade objectives is to teach the Excretory System. Unfortunately, there are very few activities to go along with it. This is a hands-on activity that I came up with so that the students can learn both the names and locations of the organs involved in ... -
Valentine's Day Themed Lessons
Once February approaches, Valentine's Day is on the minds of both students and teachers. Many call it a "Hallmark Holiday," but buried deep you can find connections and meaning that students will enjoy. Whether you teach elementary or high school students, there's a lesson that might work for you included below. Valentine's Day is celebrated on Thursday, February 14th this year, ...








