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Kid Lit Crit
Students explore different types of student literature; they then write their own fiction pieces, in either fantasy/adventure or memoir/realism style.
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The True Story Of The 3 Little Pigs
First graders compare two versions of The 3 Little Pigs. They identify the main characters in the two stories, identify the plot of the two stories and explain the climax and the endings of the two stories. They use a Venn Diagram to...
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Family Album: ESL, Social Studies, Art, Bookmaking, Literacy
Students construct a personalized book with their own family members to practice family vocabulary and literacy in English. This activity would benefit any kindergartener; but is especially aimed at the English Learner.
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My Caring and Sharing Book
First graders read the book Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. They consider when they have shared with someone or expressed caring. They write, illustrate and compile a fish book that tells of their caring and sharing experiences.
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Alphabet Book
Students create their own alphabet book using clip art in a publishing program. They are read Dr. Seuss's ABC by Dr. Seuss as an "attention grabber."
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The Lorax
Third graders identify and list five problems presented in The Lorax by Dr. Seuss. They relate these problems to current environmental issues and debate how to make a difference then participate in different activities to improve their...
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Focus Story: The Mitten
Students explore language arts by analyzing a story with their classmates. In this poetry identification lesson, students read the book The Mittens and identify the characters, plot and settings in the story. Students recite poems about...
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Mary Had a Little Lamb
Students examine the story Mary Had a Little Lamb. In this language arts lesson, students discuss the story and read companion poems. Students identify the rhyming words in the story. Students discuss lambs and sheep.
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Dr. Seuss Activity
In this Dr. Seuss Hop On Pop learning exercise, students check either yes or no to indicate whether statements from the book are true. A website reference is given for additional resources.
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Dr. Seuss Activity: My Zoo
In this Dr. Seuss worksheet base on If I Ran The Zoo, students draw a picture of an animal they would have at the zoo and give it a name. A website reference is given for additional resources.
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Dr. Seuss Activity: "My Book About Me"
In this Dr. Seuss worksheet, students draw or paste a photo of themselves in a frame given and write about themselves in the frame. A website reference is given for additional resources.
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Dr. Seuss Activity: "Oh, The Places You'll Go!"
In this Dr. Seuss worksheet, students count items from the story Oh, The Places You'll Go! A website reference is given for additional resources.
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Dr. Seuss Activity: Oh, the Birds You Can Count!
In this Dr. Seuss activity, students count the number of birds shown in a picture from the book Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! A website reference is given for additional resources.
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Dr. Seuss: "Old Fish, New Fish"
In this Dr. Seuss worksheet, students find opposites of fish from the story One Fish Two Fish...drawing lines to the opposites of pictures given. A website reference is given for additional resources.
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Dr. Seuss Counting Activity
In this Dr. Seuss counting worksheet, students solve a simple addition problem, counting "Yots in pots." A website reference is given for additional resources.
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Dr. Seuss Activity: Turtle Tower!
In this Dr. Seuss activity, students count a "stack" of turtles, then draw one of their own. A website reference is given for additional resources.
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Author Share
Students present picture books. In this nonfiction lesson students present to their peers nonfiction animal picture books that they have created. Students are assessed on their presentation.
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Trouble with Trolls
Second graders read Trouble with Trolls. In this author/illustrator lesson plan, 2nd graders read a story and discuss their favorite parts. Students make predictions and connections to the book.
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Gender Equity in Fairy Tales
Students explore language arts by researching fairy tale stereotypes. In this gender roles lesson, students read the stories Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, and Snow White with their class. Students analyze the female characters...
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Georgia Performance Standards Framework for ELA Unit 6-8th grade
Eighth graders explore figurative language through the study of picture books. In this figurative language lesson, 8th graders listen to books and chart the figurative language that they hear. Students discuss examples in groups.
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Blubber: Discussion Guide
Pupils read Blubber by Judy Blume. For this Blubber discussion lesson, students answer pre-, during, and post- reading of the novel to assist them with comprehension. Themes addressed are problem solving, perspectives, leadership, and...
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Little Pigs with Big Problems
First graders solve one problem per day regarding the story of Three Little Pigs. In this math journals lesson, 1st graders solve problems on a daily basis using the story of the Three Little Pigs.
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Arthur Meets the President
Young scholars discuss the role of the President. In this government lesson, students read Arthur Meets the President and complete a story map. Young scholars develop new vocabulary related to the story.
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Freckle Juice- Lesson 6
Students read Freckle Juice. In this comprehension lesson, students complete a story map and discuss cause and effect based on readings from Freckle Juice.