(Lessons are PDF documents. These lessons can easily be adapted to any grade level.)
The 6 Traits of Writing by Jane Blaile, 2008 Teacher on the Trail™
Lesson Summary: Students will practice the trait of good ‘Word Choice’ in writing about the Iditarod. language arts – writing, Grades 2 – 8
- 6 Traits Writing – menu
Barking Up the Right Tree (6 Traits of Writing) by Jane Blaile, 2008 Teacher on the Trail™
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Lesson Summary: Students will practice using the trait of voice in writing about the Iditarod. Topic: the 6 + 1 Traits™ for writing –trait of voice, Grade 3 – 8
- Barking Up the Right Tree (6 traits writing)
- Worksheet: voice rubric
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6 Traits of Writing (Order) by Jane Blaile, 2008 Teacher on the Trail™
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Lesson Summary: Students will practice the trait of organization using descriptions of activities and development in a sled dog pup’s first year of life. Topic: the trait of organization, grades 1 – 4
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- Order! Order! (6 Traits writing)
- Worksheet: organization rubric
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6 Traits of Writing, Word Choice by Jane Blaile, 2008 Teacher on the Trail™
Lesson Summary: Students will practice the trait of good ‘Word Choice’ in writing about the Iditarod. Topic: the trait of Word Choice, grades 2-8
- Choose Your Words Wisely (6 Traits writing)
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Creating Your Personal Slogan by Jane Blaile, 2008 Teacher on the Trail™
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Lesson Summary: Students will discuss the Iditarod slogan “The Last Great Race on Earth” in relation to what it states about the Iditarod. Then they will create their own personal slogan to reflect who they are as a person. Writing, Character Education, Any grade level
- Your Personal Slogan
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Literature Connection: Woodsong by Gary Paulsen, Developed by Jane Blaile, 2008 Teacher on the Trail™
Journal ideas for grades 4 – 8 using Woodsong. Integrates Iditarod Insider video into the lessons.
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- Woodsong Journal Ideas
Literature Connections: Cinderella, By Jane Blaile, 2008 Teacher on the Trail™
Lesson Summary: After a comparative study of Cinderella stories from around the world, the students will write an Alaskan/Iditarod based story using the key elements of a Cinderella story. Language Arts/Literature/Creative Writing, Topic: fairy tales, Grades 3-8
- Alaskan Cinderella Stories (literature)
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Vocabulary Development by Jane Blaile, 2008 Teacher on the Trail™
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Lesson Summary: This activity, which is a technique for teaching English language learners, teaches students to evaluate unknown vocabulary words by creating a concept map. Discipline/Subject: vocabulary study for any subject/discipline, Grades 4-8
- In Other Words (vocab)
- Worksheet: vocabulary map
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An Alaskan Living Wax Museum by Jane Blaile, 2008 Teacher on the Trail™
Lesson Summary: After a study of Alaska, its history, geography, climate, animals, and culture, students will create a museum display based on one of the areas. Topic: Alaskan Culture, history, geography, native people, and climate, Grades 3 – 8
- Alaskan Living Wax (cross-curricular)
- Worksheet: wax museum abstract rubric
- Worksheet: wax museum display rubric
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Sled Dog Resume by Kim Slade, 2007 Teacher on the Trail™
Lesson Summary: Students use creative writing to compose a resume that features a sled dog applying for the job of an Iditarod racer. Language Arts, Creative Writing, Grades 4 – 8
- Sled Dog Resume
- Worksheet: Resume
- Worksheet: Resume Sample
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Iditarod Billboards by Kim Slade, 2007 Teacher on the Trail™
Lesson Summary: After studying advertisements, students create imaginary billboards advertising make-believe products that could be sold to mushers. Language Arts, Writing Slogans, Grades 3 – 8
Iditarod BillboardsWorksheet: Iditarod Billboard Worksheet
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Inside the Iditarod! The 5 ‘W’s’ by Kim Slade, 2007 Teacher on the Trail™
Lesson Summary: Students will summarize Press Release from the Iditarod website by utilizing the 5 W’s strategy. Reading/Writing/Communications, Grades 3 – 7
- Inside the Iditarod
- Worksheet: Iditarod 5 W’s
Comparing and Contrasting Famous Sled Dogs by Kim Slade, 2007 Teacher on the Trail™
Lesson Summary: Students will compare and contrast two sled dogs, Balto and Togo, using literature and mathematics. Reading, writing, Grades 3 – 5
- Famous Sled Dogs
- Worksheet: Balto & Togo – Compare/Contrast
- Worksheet: Iditarod Math: Balto & Togo
Passport to Iditarod Adventures by Kim Slade, 2007 Teacher on the Trail™
Lesson Summary: Students will embark on an imaginary tour of the United States (Florida, Alaska, and their own state). In their travels, they will be learning about the various locations they will be visiting. Travel Journal Writing, Research, Measuring, Environmental Studies, Any grade level
- Passport
- Worksheet: Passport Cover
- Worksheet: Passport Page 2
- Worksheet: Passport Page 3
- Worksheet: Passport Page 4
- Worksheet: My Route Log
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