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Bryce Canyon National Park: Hoodoos Cast Their Spell (64)
Students explore the natural wonders of this once remote area in Utah and explore how it became a popular tourist destination in the early 20th century. They examine how the region was used by Mormon settlers, scientists and the government.
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Minnesota-China Connections: Writing Prompts
Students write a short essay in response to a writing prompt related to a theme or issue raised within the Minnesota-China Connection Web site.
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A Treasure at our Doorstep
Students write a descriptive essay about a historical landmark in their area, such as the Curtis Center in Philadelphia, PA. In this historical landmarks instructional activity, students use their senses to detail information about the...
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Note-Taking Skills
Students take a closer look at their note-taking skills. In this communication lesson, students summarize information by taking notes using the various methods that their instructor presents to them.
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Descriptive and Imaginative Poetry
Students use descriptive and imaginative words and images in poetry. In this poetry lesson, students choose a picture to describe to the class. As the student gives the description, the classmates choose the words and images that best...
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Four Year Plan Essay
Students complete a personal vision, a four year plan essay, meant to stimulate their thinking process. They set a foundation for what they hope to strive for in the next four years to come.
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Macbeth Madness
Students research Macbeth online and complete computer and graphing activities for the play. In this Macbeth activities lesson, students research Macbeth and bookmark the URL's. Students complete activities for the topic on spreadsheets...
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Defining Character Traits
Students read and analyze an extended definition in preparation for writing an extended definition of a CHARACTER TRAIT. They use analogy as a definition strategy to tailor writing to a particular audience. Finally, students SHARE...
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Fahrenheit 451: Social Criticism
Learners write a four paragraph essay that tells about two things in society that Ray Bradbury criticizes in the book, Fahrenheit 451. In this social criticism lesson plan, students develop a thesis based on their reading of the book and...
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Point of View and Mentor Relationships
Tenth graders analyze the role of mentors, point of view, and prejudice using the texts of To Kill a Mockingbird and Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In this literature analysis lesson, 10th graders review Scout's...
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Who Question Practice
Using a short answer format, students answer 18 questions in order to practice writing sentences that begin with 'who.' This worksheet provides a comprehensive review of this topic.
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Concrete Detail and Commentary
In this writing skills worksheet, students practice writing with facts or quotes from a text by following the graphic organizer format. Students write the concrete detail and then list two commentaries for their facts or quotes.
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Quiz 6A: Using Let's
Since forming questions can be challenging for both elementary and ESL students, this activity addresses this skill using a basic conversation format. By filling in the 4 sections, learners formulate questions that could be used in every...
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Past Tense Interview
This open-ended activity to review past tense verbs could be used with both younger and older students. Using an interview format, students ask their classmates questions and fill in the answers. For younger students, you would want to...
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Lesson Plan
Students practice their writing skills. In this writing perspective lesson, students review The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and consider the points of view of the main characters. Students write descriptions of a modern-day event and...
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Writing a Resume
Student create and evaluate resumes. In this practical writing instructional activity, high schoolers employ the writing process to write their own functional quality resumes.
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Come On, Rain!
Students read and analyze the story. In this language arts lesson, students read Come on, Rain! and examine how mood and tone are created, the use of figurative language and the characteristics of the genre. Students research the time...
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Analyzing Nonfiction Text Elements - Editorials
Students examine the text features of non-fiction. In this literacy lesson, students read editorial samples provided by their instructor and analyze the texts for word choice, details, and organization.
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Writing a Letter of Recommendation
Students compose letters of recommendation. For this written communication lesson, students read sample letters of recommendation and then write their own letters.
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During Reading Strategies (Visualization)
Pupils develop and apply strategies using visualization. For this reading lesson, students listen to sounds and draw images that depict the audio recordings. Pupils then apply this visualization strategy to nonfiction material read aloud...
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Irregular Verbs Group 6
Using a fill-in-the-blank format, students identify the correct verb and change it into the past tense to complete a sentence. While the activity could be used with students in younger grades, the subject matter of the sentences is for...
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Responding To Rembrandt's Work Through Poetry
Students write poetry in response to Rembrandt's landscapes and portraits. They create accompanying illustrations based on interpretations of Rembrandt's work and present them along with the poems in book format.
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Exploring Prejudice and Text-to-Text Relationships
Tenth graders use the novel To Kill a Mockingbird to analyze relationships in society. In this literature analysis lesson, 10th graders participate in a shoe activity where they bring in one shoe belonging to someone they know and a...
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What Influences Our Perception of Gender Roles?
Students research gender equity and the media. In this gender equity lesson, students evaluate the influence of various media on both individuals and society. Students discuss examples of media that portray gender roles and research a...