Young scholars write rhyming poems using rebus. With pictures instead of words, authors create original work about things they love. 

What a great way to get your class thinking! Learners look at a series of rebuses and identify the meaning. For example, they look at the word head written in large font (the answer is big head). It's a fun way to practice vocabulary and...

Students read rebus samples from various sources. They write poems about colorful places, including detailed descriptions of people, scenery, and objects. Students create small, relevant illustrations to communicate meaning using symbols...

In this rebus story worksheet, students read or tell a story about the snow. There is a picture key so kids can insert the proper word. Students answer 12 questions about the story.

Students write nursery rhyme rebus songs. In this music lesson, students practice writing rebuses as a class. Students then create their own rebus based upon "The Bag I'm Taking to Grandma's".

In this work puzzle worksheet, students solve a rebus puzzle that has four clues but only a one word answer. They can color the puzzle.

Students explore the history of rebus puzzles. In this ancient history lesson, students discuss the history of rebus puzzles and collaborate to solve rebus puzzles.

Fifth graders write rebus stories using technology. They share the rebus stories with younger students

In this Rebus reading comprehension activity, students are given a one-paragraph story about school. They are asked to change the illustrations into words. A "key" is given with the correct spelling of each word. A short quiz follows,...

In this Rebus story about Christmas, students are given a one-paragraph story in which they are asked to change illustrations into words. A "key" for students is provided. A short quiz follows which includes word matching and yes/no...

In this football game Rebus story, students are instructed to first read the story, then match words to pictures, and finally complete sentences using the words in the Rebus story.

In this Halloween Rebus story, students read a story and complete 6 sentences using the vocabulary words which are provided. Students also answer 6 yes/no questions concerning how they feel about Halloween.

In this summer Rebus story and activities, students are asked to first read a story about summer, read and circle yes/no questions about personal summer experiences, match words to pictures, complete sentences, and finally draw a picture...

In these rebus worksheets, students read the story about the busy Easter bunny. Students use the picture key to help them define the missing words in the story. Students then complete 2 activities that help their comprehension of the text.

First graders use pictures and letters to create a rebus. In this writing sentences lessons, 1st graders analyze sample rebuses as a class and read a rice rebus independently. Students make three rebus sentences. Students play a...

For this Language Arts worksheet, students solve two illustrated rebus puzzles. Students write their answers to the puzzles at the bottom of each page.

In this Romulus and Rebus interactive exercise, students read a short passage about Rome and how it was built. Students answer questions, fill in the blanks and complete a writing activity in an interactive format based on the reading.

Students compare a Thanksgiving feast of today to the Thanksgiving feast of 1621. They analyze information to write a Rebus story about a Thanksgiving feast of today of the Thanksgiving feast of 1621. Pupils describe a typical...

In this sentence practice learning exercise, students read 10 sentences that have a picture substituted for a word. Students read the sentences, all of which have color words.

Providing a thorough presentation on the art of written language (and not just English), this slideshow will open your students' eyes to the sociological and linguistic issues surrounding writing systems, both modern and historical. The...

Challenge your class with this innovative method for discussing sayings. Using the rebus format, learners identify the sayings referred to in a series of slides. The examples include such things as the word hand with a smaller version of...

In this math worksheet, students investigate simple geometric shapes in the world around them. Students examine 3 detailed pictures which contain many shapes, then answer 7 questions about the picture. Then students complete a rebus...

In this science worksheet, students read a water trip rebus. Pictures replace several of the words in the article. They color a picture of the water cycle and add arrows to show the direction the water is moving. Students draw a picture...

In this writing worksheet, students answer interview questions using past progressive verb tense as if they were Romulus. Students respond to prepared questions on line and then printout to hand in.