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In this lesson, students will come up with questions that they have about Halloween during a whole-group introduction. They will then research these questions using informational texts and the...
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"H" is for Humphreys, Josephine (b. 1945). Novelist. Born in Charleston, Humphreys graduated from Duke and obtained an M.F.A. from Yale. In 1970, she began teaching at Baptist College in Charleston...
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"H" is for Hyer, Helen von Kolonitz (1896-1983). Poet, writer. While still in her teens, Hyer published her first poems. She joined the Poetry Society in 1920. Her first poetry collection, Santee...
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The students will be able to determine the theme of a story by recalling key details that support the theme. The students will know what theme is, how to rely on key details in the story, and what...
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The students will be able to label and understand the meaning of text features in a nonfiction book.
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Students will use their prior knowledge of the children’s book The Three Little Pigs in an exciting ELA and STEAM combined activity. They will use persuasive writing techniques using research...
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The students will be able to identify different types of figurative language in a story and explain how the author uses figurative language to shape the meaning and style of the story.
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The students will be able to explain the difference between first and third person point of view.
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Students will review what a summary is and complete a worksheet for practice. They will then write their own informational text and a peer will summarize.