Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion.

Life Cycle of Stars Lesson Plan: Journey Through an Exploded Star

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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 5-9, students discover, explore, and play to  learn about the life cycle of stars and the connection between elements and space. The culminating activity, Jou...

Conducting an Interview Lesson Plan: Interview an Expert

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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-12, students explore BrainPOP features and resources to discover how to plan for and conduct an effective and meaningful interview. Then they will use what ...

3.5.4 Wish and Hope Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, I Hope We Win (L3U5L4), Ben hopes he wins the flying contest, but first he needs to decide which toy plane to enter. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, but leave it ...

3.3.1 Present Perfect Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Have They Forgotten? (L3U3L1), it’s Ben’s birthday, but Moby has forgotten… At least that’s what Ben thinks! In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-8, students identify...

3.2.1 Conjunctions Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, And Then What? (L3U2L1), Ben visits a fortune teller at a carnival, and asks questions about his future. But who is this mysterious fortune teller? Students connect the dots...

2.1.2 Demonstrative Pronouns Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Where Do These Go? (L2U1L2), Ben and Moby help the librarian shelve books in alphabetical order. Ben uses demonstrative pronouns to describe the books and to tell Moby where...

2.4.4 Modals: Should / Ought to / Had better Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, I Should Rest (L2U4L4), Ben has a fever. Moby and the doctor both give him advice, and soon Ben feels better. In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-8, students use the...

2.6.1 Present Tense Review Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Riding the Bus (L2U6L1), Ben and Moby take the bus home after a shopping trip. As the two friends navigate the crowded bus, students review the present progressive and prese...

2.6.3 Future Tense Review Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, What Will We See? (L2U6L3), Ben and Moby can’t decide what movie to see! In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-8, students talk and write about future events, and diff...

2.6.4 Recycling Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Recycling (L2U6L4), the two friends pack their lunches for a picnic at the park, and Moby reminds Ben to use eco-friendly products, such as reusable bottles and bags. When t...