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Acquiring new vocabulary through book discussion groups: While reading the text Pink and Say by Patricia Polacco, students identify words that are unfamiliar to them. Working collaboratively in small groups, they discuss the meaning of these new words using context clues from the text, prior knowledge, and print and online resources. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Alliteration all around: In this lesson, students are introduced to alliteration through picture books by Pamela Duncan Edwards. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Author study: Improving reading comprehension using inference and comparison: In this lesson, students review several texts by one illustrator/author, practice making inferences about that author, and then check their inferences against the author's online biography. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Balancing three branches at once: Our system of checks and balances: Students use primary source documents to investigate how the three branches of the American government can check each other. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Daily book boost: Each day at the end of their independent reading time, students give “book boosts,” one-minute raves about books they’ve read. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Developing reading plans to support independent reading: Students create a list for future reading after brainstorming texts they have read recently and mapping choices using an online graphic organizer. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5–7 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Guided comprehension: Monitoring using the INSERT technique: Introduces students to the comprehension strategy of monitoring. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Historical fiction: Using literature to learn about the Civil War: Students use a book from The American Girls Collection® to learn about the characteristics of historical fiction and slavery during the Civil War. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies and English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

How big are "Martin's Big Words"? Thinking big about the future: Using Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as other resources, students explore diction used by Dr. King and compose a reflective writing piece. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Literature Circles: Getting started: This lesson explores Literature Circles, a collaborative activity to supplement a reading program in a literature-based classroom. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

My world of words: Building vocabulary lists: In this lesson, students select vocabulary words based on their personal interests, research the words, and create word journals to share with the class. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Paul Revere: American patriot: Websites that describe Revere's life are investigated and discussed. Information from these sources is then used for center to form projects and construct a Big Book to display in the school library. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Readers theatre: Students develop scripts, perform in groups, and practice using their voice to depict characters from texts. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2–5 English Language Arts and Theatre Arts Education); Provider: IRA/NCTE

We must not be enemies: Lincoln's first inaugural address: This series of lesson plans aims to help students to understand the historical context and significance of Lincoln's inaugural address through archival documents such as campaign posters, sheet music, vintage photographs and documents. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

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