Grades 1–2
1 Session: 60 Minutes
PoetryLessonsStudents will use a graphic organizer to develop ideas on their topic and select interesting words, details, and phrases to write an ode, or praise poem.
Over the course of this lesson, students learn to define an ode as a “poem of praise” and critically analyze a mentor text. Most importantly, students have the opportunity to move through several stages of the writing process: brainstorming, drafting, and revising.
by Brandan Pierce, 826michigan
Fee-fi-foe-fum, writing with adjectives can be lots of fun! In this lesson, students will grow their understanding of descriptive language while retelling a classic fairy tale.
by Catherine Calabro Cavin, 826michigan
In this lesson, students will learn where writers find words, listen to "The Word Collector" by Peter H. Reynolds, and start to collect words they like and want to share with others.
by Nicolien Buholzer, 826LA
In this lesson, students consider the perspective of a villain they love to hate. They will create a compelling backstory for the character and write short stories from the villain’s point of view.
by Nicolien Buholzer, 826LA
Why does kindness count? In this lesson, students will consider acts of kindness they’ve experienced or witnessed and reflect on the difference that kindness makes in the world.
by 826 National, in partnership with Paramount Pictures
Imaginary friends come in all shapes and sizes! Inspired by the new Paramount Pictures movie, IF, students will create their own imaginary friend to take with them on their next adventure.
by 826 National and Cartoon Network
Students write two stories focused on the power of inclusion with this downloadable, printable, DIY publishing kit.
by Nicolien Buholzer, 826LA
In this lesson, students write letters to someone special and reflect on the impact of being kind towards others.
by 826 New Orleans
Students will imagine what they would do if they were someone or something else.
by Rebecca Escoto and Cynthia Aguilar, 826LA
Students will identify the characteristics of a hero, familiarize themselves with heroes in their own community, and write an explanatory piece identifying a hero in their community.
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