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Character education Common Core RL.8.5 resources
The Piece of String Reader's Theater: Maupassant's Classic Cautionary Tale
A read aloud play and eight pages of comprehension activities designed to satisfy the Common Core. Guy de Maupassant's classic short story about character and reputation. "A Piece of String," includes compelling characters, intriguing dialect, and a lesson that will resonate with students from 5th through 8th grade (and up!). Originally published in Scholastic's Scope magazine, "String" includes parts for ten to fifteen students depending on your casting needs. Use it as reader's theater to buil
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6th - 9th
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"The Bully in the Mirror" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
Empower your middle schoolers to understand and combat bullying with this comprehensive novel study centered around "The Bully in the Mirror." This engaging story follows Jayden, a student who uses bullying to mask his own insecurities, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns the power of empathy and change.This ready-to-use resource provides everything you need to guide your students through a meaningful exploration of the story's themes, including:Chapter-by-chapter summaries a
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5th - 8th
"The Bystander's Dilemma" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
Introducing "The Bystander's Dilemma" - a compelling story and comprehensive teaching resource for grades 5-8 that addresses the critical issue of bullying and the power of being an upstander.This thought-provoking story follows Lucas, a middle school student who witnesses the bullying of his classmate, Emma. As Lucas grapples with the decision to intervene or remain silent, students will explore themes of courage, compassion, and the importance of standing up for others."The Bystander's Dilemma
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5th - 8th
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Anti-Bullying Story: It's up to You
"It's up to You"
VIDEO TRAILER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFzay3Vm860
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- Bullying -
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Indirect bullying goes unseen far too often. It's an invisible, draining and negative energy that harms many young children and teens today. We know it's there...the question is, how do we stop it?
This is an educational book for children and teens
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PreK - 12th
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6 original stop motion films, customized curricula, and worksheets
This bundle includes a download link so you can own all five award-winning films, plus one bonus film! Also includes five extensive lesson plans and student worksheets. You can sample my lessons by downloading three of the 5 lesson plans for free in my store.Additional lesson plans for "The Clown," and "The Telling Tale" are included here.Students love our scrappy stop motion films! Activities include a variety of group and individual projects such as :Comparative literature (comparing oral, w
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Lesson plans for "The Gardener"
Students will love this scrappy, 13 minute, stop motion film. “The Gardener - a Cautionary Comedy” is an adaptation of the Japanese folktale, “The Stonecutter.” It is our second stop motion film. To see trailers of my films visit https://lauralewisbarrfilms.comActivities after viewing include:Comparative literature (oral, written, and film of a folk tale)Creating my own version of the story, written or filmed.Using role play to explore empathy and symbolic themesExploring symbol and metaphor in
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Bestest Buddies Book Bingo (Leadership)
Challenge readers of any age to broaden their horizons and diversify their personal libraries with Mr. Troy's Bestest Buddies Book Bingo!The rules of the book bingo are included as well as four (4) pages of journals to put in entries, and one (1) page of tokens to cover spaces.This Book Bingo was designed with Black History Month in mind, but this Book Bingo is vague enough that it can be used for any time of year. The overarching theme of every book is about leadership. Every space occupied mus
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Not Grade Specific
Lesson plans for "The Linguist"
Check out these free lesson plans for my original film, “The Linguist.” This is part of a 6 film season of adaptations of folk and fairy tales. The film and student worksheets can be purchased in my store. To see the trailer, and other film trailers visit https://lauralewisbarrfilms.com."The Linguist" is a comic riff on the Grimm fairy tale, “The Three Languages.” In this adaptation Daphne tries to please her demanding mother but ends up on her own mystical adventure. This is our seventh stop
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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"The United Front" - Short Story / Vocab / SEL / ELA Activities 5-8
Unite Your Classroom Against Bullying with "The United Front"Empower your middle schoolers to combat bullying and embrace diversity with this engaging short story and comprehensive activity pack!"The United Front" tells the heartwarming story of Olivia, a shy artist targeted by bullies, and the diverse group of classmates who overcome their hesitation to stand up for her. This relatable narrative provides a springboard for meaningful discussions about acceptance, empathy, and the power of unity.
Grades:
5th - 8th
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