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Lesson Plan

I have attached a lesson plan that one of my classmates and I created for our Special Education Methods class.  It does have a rubric and other documents we would use in our lesson.  I can not attach a document (at least not that I can figure out) so I am going to upload the document to see how this works. Literacy Lesson Plan  Author(s) of lesson: Jennifer Denham & Arista Easley Subject: English Topic or Unit of Study: This is a unit based on Perseverance where students use comprehension, prediction, and summarization skills.   Students will also practice writing skills. Grade level: 6 th grade Lesson Duration: This unit may take 6 weeks depending on the reading levels of the class.   The entire book would be read both at school and home and individually and in small groups. Goal: Students will gain a better understanding of perseverance and survival; improve comprehension skills, unders...
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Appreciation

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According to www.dictionary.com ap·pre·ci·a·tion [ uh -pree-shee- ey -sh uh n ]   noun 1. gratitude; thankful recognition: They showed their appreciation by giving him a gold watch. 2. the act of estimating the qualities of things and giving them their proper value. 3. clear perception or recognition, especially of aesthetic quality: a course in art   appreciation. 4. an increase or rise in the value of property, goods, etc. 5. critical notice; evaluation; opinion, as of a situation, person, etc.      We have just completed a great week of Teacher Appreciation.  Have you thanked your teachers?  Teachers look different to many people - they are our co-workers, religious teachers, trainers, and the one I want to focus on COLLEGE PROFESSORS!  For my fellow graduates, did you thank your college professors this past week?  Yes? Awesome!  They need to know ...
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Ice Breakers

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