Short Stories Quiz Give your students a quiz on components of stories (character, plot, etc.).		Dried-Pepper Hangings Instruction Sheet Students learn how to make bouquets out of dried peppers or flowers, as the Pilgrims did during...
Word Meaning Quiz Students have to indicate a definition to match a word.		Tape Recorder Fight Role Play The Acting Out Conflict lesson plan incorporates a role playing activity detailed in this...
Words Often Confused Quiz Advice or advise, all ready or already - these are the kinds of words that confuse kids and are...		Resolution Vocabulary Learn all of the words that end in -ate that can help students resolve their conflicts.
Vocabulary Quiz 3 In this quiz, students are given the definitions and have to find the word which matches it.		The Gorp Reading Activities The following exercises are activities for before and after you read The Gorp's Gift.
Definitions Quiz Have your students define parts of speech with this quiz about the definitions of noun,...		The Gorp's Gift Questions These discussion questions about The Gorp's Gift are organized according to Bloom's...
Conflict Resolution Activities Promote positive community building with these activities. These lessons are appropriate for...		Halloween Safety Tips Give this handout of safety tips for Halloween to parents as a way to ensure a happy and SAFE...
Pedro's Journal Literature Guide The literature guide for Pedro's Journal, a story about Columbus' travels, includes...		Concerned Mayor Students pretend to be the town's mayor, listing ways they would promote non-violence. For use...
Pumpkin Seed Snack Follow these directions to enjoy a tasty pumpkin seed snack.		Be a Peacemaker Explain what it means to be a peacemaker. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about...
Learning About Voice Through Photographs Finding one's voice is a challenge for many writers. In this exercise, students use classic...		The Gorp's Gift Activities These activities are designed to help your reading of The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun...
Exploring Addition Patterns Provide students with an opportunity to learn and use addition patterns to find sums.		Put Gorp's Story in Order Put Gorp's story back in order. For use with The Gorp's Gift, a story about gun safety...