Make the learning of alliteration more fun by using the topic of a circus! 2-3rd graders will write a circus alliteration and draw an illustration. In the end, they will complete an allitration acrostic poem. This lesson could take place...

Fourth graders, while working in centers read Richie's Rocket by Joan Anderson, and then create a puzzle using ideas, emotions, and experiences from the story. In addition, they write specific definitions for certain words, use those...

Middle schoolers read independently the novel, "Dragonwings," by Laurence Yep and make connections between a text and the world. They summarize, paraphrase, analyze and evaluate skimming and scanning techniques when reading a novel. Each...

Fourth graders, after reading with intonation and expression the book, "Richie's Rocket," by Joan Anderson, circulate in centers to create a puzzle with emotions and experiences from the ideas in the story, write the definition of words...

In this creative writing worksheet, students utilize a variety of strategies to creatively write alliterations, tongue twisters, similes and finally an acrostic poem.

Young scholars put themselves in the shoes of American Civil War soldiers. In this Civil War lesson plan, students examine letters from the time period written by soldiers, edit the letters for grammatical errors, and then present the...

Students, in groups, create lists of vocabulary words related to a particular subject. They are given points for each correctly spelled word that matches a list written by the teacher.

Third graders find the radius and diameter of a bubble. In this radius and diameter lesson, 3rd graders create bubbles on their desk and find the radius and diameter of the bubble. Students work in partners to define circle terms and...

In this recognizing proper adjectives activity, students review usage with examples and use them to identify proper adjectives in sentences, capitalize them, and fill in the blanks. Students write eight answers.

Students survey the climate of their school. In this personal health lesson, students discuss bullying and violence in schools. Students then complete a school climate survey, compile the results, and interpret them. Students write data...

Students read a classic folk tale, Ivan the Fool, and complete shared reading activities. In this reading activities lesson, students complete a shared reading of the folk tale and write a summary for the story.

Students discuss how oral interpretation varies with prose and poetry. They select a piece of prose or poetry to present to the class, and then assess each other on the organization and delivery of their speech as well as on their...

Young scholars utilize various sources to build and refine their vocabulary skills. They work together to solve a crypto-quote and daily puzzle from the newspaper.

Words carry connotative baggage and some suitcases are bigger than others. Learners consult the Chambers School Dictionary to identify the formal, informal or slang words used in a series of exercises.

Eleventh graders explain terms using the CD version of The American Heritage Talking Dictionary. They give and seek information in conversations and in group discussions.

An interactive, online learning exercise, designed with drop down menus and blank fields, provides 24 pronoun-related exercises for pupils to complete. The resource could be adapted for a paper and pencil exercise. Appropriate for upper...