Students research literary elements of fables. In this literature instructional activity, students analyze literary elements of fables. Students work collaboratively using a jigsaw strategy to analyze literary elements.

Students work in cooperative groups to read a book in a day. Each group is assigned a portion of the book to read and uses the jigsaw learning strategy to review the book as a whole class.

Students examine media messages. In this media awareness instructional activity, students analyze online messages about heroism as they complete a jigsaw reading activity.

Students identify how the Great Depression affected various American social groups. In this Great Depression lesson plan, students read assigned textbook pages about women, African Americans, Mexican immigrants, and Native Americans...

Students demonstrate the jigsaw strategy by individually reading different selections of a text, and then coming together to share what they have learned.

Students examine the various roles Virginians played during the Revolutionary War era. They participate in a jigsaw activity, reading an article and presenting information to their group. Students then complete a Venn diagram comparing...

Students read a narrative selection and select a literature circle role. For this reading comprehension lesson, students work in groups to identify vocabulary, make text connections, or other reading comprehension strategies. Students...

Tenth graders research the life and literature of Leo Tolstoy. Through reading and research, 10th graders identify key events in the author's life. They explore the major themes of his writing and complete a research project. Reading...

Pupils discuss the impact of the Mongols on history. In groups, they read a different component to the relationship between the Mongols and Han. They summarize what they have read, identify any questions they have and develop their own...

Students examine the 1st and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. In this U.S. government lesson, students read the Amendments and interpret them in order to respond to essential questions regarding constitutional rights.

Students explore the dynamics of minority-majority relations between the Han (majority) and the Tibetans (minority). They jigsaw the book, The Making of Modern Tibet, by A. Tom Grunfeld and answer the question, "Is minority status...

Sixth graders research the history of Pompeii and its destruction. Locate important geographical features of Rome. Gain insight into the past through archaeological interpretation. Synthesize historical information through imaginative...

Students examine American Indian individuals and tribes involved in the settlement of English colonies.

Students explore cave art. For this Neolithic Age lesson, students get into groups and research a given topic. Students create a poster with information and visual aids. Students then look a pictures and watch a DVD about artifacts...

Students, in groups, research various philosophers and the historical context of their work. They discuss the necessity and interaction of laws, regulations and human freedoms and consider the importance of the Canadian government to its...

Fourth graders explore present day life in Michigan with the past. They compare information on various aspects of Michigan. Students research rural life, city life, tourism, and agriculture. They create a PowerPoint presentation on their...