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Writing - Onomatopoeia Poems
A fun writing activity that solidifies students’ understanding of onomatopoeia. They become more aware of the sounds of words and objects. Spoken sounds are surrounded by quotation marks. After reading a short story, students retell … View Full Lesson →
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Art - Picasso Portraits
This art activity will take two sessions to finish. Once the paintings are finished, they need to dry before they are cut up into “Picasso Portraits”. (This second session will not take long.) In this … View Full Lesson →
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Spelling - Fly Swatter Spelling
Objective: Learn spelling words
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Spelling - Make a Word Race: Class Teams
This team race encourages students to help each other master spelling any words that need practise. Encouragement is emphasized, and team work is necessary to “build” each word. The team builds the word, not just one student, so that all learning levels can participate and feel good about their progress. View Full Lesson →
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Writing - Handprint Adjective Booklet
A hand-shaped booklet is made entitled “What is in my hand?” Students describe items glued or taped on each page, “I have a spider in my hand. How does it feel? It feels…” Adjectives are written on fingertips, “soft, tickley, creepy, light, furry”. View Full Lesson →
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Spelling - Team Spelling
Materials: blackboard two pieces of chalk two teams of students taped starting line on the floor about 10 feet from the blackboard
Lesson Plans for Elementary School Students
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