Pose questions that elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant observations and ideas that bring the discussion back on topic as needed.

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 ...

3.4.2 Pond Ecosystem Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Pond Ecosystem (L3U4L2), Moby is taking Ben for a boat ride when suddenly a fish jumps out of the pond. Moby wants to keep it, but as Ben explains, taking the fish out of 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...