Seven book-based lesson plans that introduce and focus on the letter 'N' in NED's name: Never Give Up
The Little Engine That CouldLuke Goes to BatThank You, Mr. FalkerA Boy Called SlowThe Junkyard WondersSnowflake BentleyMartin's Big Words

Lesson Plans

  • Vocabulary definitions
  • Discussion starters and questions to check for understanding
  • Engaging writing prompts
  • Printable activities and resources

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Never Give Up Unit Overview

Unit Overview, K-6
1 page - PDF

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Little Engine that Could Lesson

The Little Engine that Could, K
Includes Printables
4 pages - PDF

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Luke Goes to Bat Lesson

Luke Goes to Bat, K-2
Includes Printable
3 pages - PDF

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Thank You, Mr. Falker Lesson

Thank You, Mr. Falker,
K-2
Includes Printables
4 pages - PDF

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A Boy Called Slow Lesson

A Boy Called Slow, 3-6
Includes Printables
3 pages - PDF

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Junk Yard Wonders Lesson

The Junkyard Wonders, 3-6
Includes Printables
5 pages - PDF

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Snowflake Bentley Lesson

Snowflake Bentley, 3-6
Includes Printables
3 pages - PDF

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Martin's Big Words Lesson

Martin's Big Words, 3-6
Includes Printables
5 pages - PDF

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Get Started with NED Kit - Lesson Plans, Printables, Self-assessments, Activities, Awards, Classroom Bulletin Board Kit, Reading Challenge, Parent Activities
Get Started with NED Kit - Lesson Plans, Printables, Self-assessments, Activities, Awards, Classroom Bulletin Board Kit, Reading Challenge, Parent Activities
Never Give Up Printables
Goal Setting Printable
Goal Setting
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Emotion Words Slide Printable
Emotion Words Slide
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Sweet Bookmarks Printable
Sweet Bookmarks
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The Definition of Genius Poem
The Definition of Genius
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Morning Announcements: Never Give Up
Morning Announcements:
Never Give Up
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