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Lesson Title Jack-o-Lantern Fun
Grade K-2
 3-5
6-8
9-12
Construct/Component Memory
Subject Area Any subject

Objectives

Estimated Time Needed

15-20 minutes
Teacher Preparation Dictionary
Overhead projector
Paper and marker for each student
Materials
Lesson Procedure -Have a student look up the definition for memory. Read definition and explain to students at their current academic level.
-Discuss why having good memory skills is important in all aspects of their lives (not just in school).
-After discussion explain to them that you are going to draw two jack-o-lanterns on the overhead. They will be allowed to look at the jack-o-lanterns for 1 minute.
-Turn off the overhead and ask them to draw the jack-o-lanterns from memory.
-Encourage each student to share what they have drawn.
-Discuss ways to practice improving their memory.
Debrief (checking for understanding)
Extension/Going Further
Comments/Instructor's Note I was amazed to discover that only 2 of my 10 students were able to draw the jack-o-lanterns exactly as I had.
Submitted By Tonya Shearman
School M.L. Kirkpatrick Elementary

Training Site
Other Training Site Fort Worth Academy, Ft. Worth, TX
Submitted By Tonya Shearman

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