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The World of Sherlock Holmes
For this literature worksheet, learners find the words that are part of the story of Sherlock Holmes and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Greek Mythology
In this literature worksheet, students find the words that are associated with Greek Mythology and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Greek Mythology
In this literature worksheet, students find the terms of Greek Mythology and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Greek Mythology Word Search
In this mythology activity, learners find the words that are related to Greek Mythology and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Camelot
In this literature learning exercise, high schoolers find the words that are related to Camelot and the answers are found by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Harry Potter 7 (characters in all the books)
In this language arts worksheet, students find the words that are related to the naming of seven major characters. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Illustrator-literature Circles
In this literature circle worksheet, students are instructed to draw or sketch something related to a book they have read. There are directions on how to use this in a book club setting.
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Lions at Lunchtime
In this lion shaped word search worksheet, students find and mark 15 words in a puzzle. The words pertain to the book Lions at Lunchtime.
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Word Search: Revolutionary War on Wednesday
In this literature based word search, students find and mark 15 words in the word search. The words pertain to the book, Revolutionary War on Wednesday.
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Poseidon, Myth
In this literature learning exercise, learners find the words that are related to literature and the legend of Poseidon. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Shakespeare's Macbeth
In this literature worksheet, students find the terms related to Shakespeare and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Vocabulary for Ronald Morgan Goes to Bat
In this literacy worksheet, students match the term with the definition in the right column. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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The American
Students engage in the study of "The American" by Henry James. They read the novel and watch the film to create the context for a variety of activities. Students conduct research about the novel and the author using different resources.
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Greek Mythology
Sixth graders investigate the concept of Greek Mythology and conduct research using a variety of resources. They read literature pieces and then write responses to the readings. Students also view a video in order to create the context...
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Integrating Mathematics Into Literature
Students discuss tables, multiples, fractions, ratios, and probability while participating in daily activities in this cross-curricular Math lesson using examples from Literature. State standards in Mathematics are addressed over the...
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Who's Your Favorite Author?
Pupils investigate their favorite authors through focusing upon readings that are selected and then following with research to find more information about the author. Then they share writings from their favorite authors in literature...
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Writing Traits Instruction
High schoolers assess and critique a wide variety of writing samples for each of the traits of writing strands from literature, composition writing, reading and assessment tools. They create and design a descriptive definition piece of...
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Poems That Work!
Middle schoolers are introduced to the elements of poetry. As a class, they practice the correct way to read a poem and determine the author's audience. They identify similies and metaphors and determine the rhyme and meter. To end...
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America in Film and Fiction
Learners begin the lesson by reading a book on film study. After watching the movie "Citizen Kane", they work together to identify the issues concerning the United States before World War II. As a class, they discuss how the ideas and...
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Art and National Identity: Analyzing Painting and Literature from the Era of Manifest Destiny
Students begin the lesson by discussing the causes and effects of the movement west. Using primary sources, they develop their own definition for manifest destiny. In groups, they view examples of paintings and read poems on the topic. ...
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Little Cloud
Students create "little clouds" after reading the story "The Little Cloud" by Eric Carle in this cross-curricular Art and Language Arts lesson for the early-elementary classroom. The author suggests using this with a "Raindrop Picture"...
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Picture Perfect
Students work together in groups to research Afghanistan in the 1970s and today. After reading a story about a Peace Corps volunteer, they discuss things they must do in their community they believe are unneccessary. They end the lesson...
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The Death of Old Woman Kelema
Young scholars read various parts of "The Death of Old Woman Kelema". Next, they listen to the author's description of her writing process. In groups, they compare and contrast funerals in Mali with those in the United States. They also...
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Under the Tongan Sun
Students read the story "Under the Tongan Sun" by Tina Martin. In groups, they use the text of the story to answer comprehension questions. They work together to identify the cultural differences between the United States and Tonga. To...