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Reader Stories: Upper Grades (4th, 5th, and 6th) Lesson Plans

From , former About.com Guide

Lesson plans are the foundation of effective teaching. New and veteran teachers alike can always benefit from sharing wisdom and experience through tried-and-true lesson plans that really work. Get a few fresh ideas from your K-6 colleagues around the globe. Remember, you can always customize a lesson to suit your specific learning goals and available resources.

Visual "Telephone" Game

Give each student a blank index card and have them come up with a highly original, detailed, and creative simple sentence that will serve as a starting point for the activity. You can give them an ex…More

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