Students identiry which information is important to capture when dictating a telephone message. In pairs, students practice dictating and recording telephone messages using a dedicated telephone message pad. This lesson is intended for...

Students write a line by line analysis of a song which they feel expresses a powerful message that can change society for the better. They then present their analysis to the class in an oral report.

High schoolers practice accurate note taking skills, recording only pertinent information. Using proper grammar and useage, they record accurate phone messages. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.

Get to know the body's central nervous system through an engaging game of nervous system telephone. But this isn't your average game of telephone. Here, pupils must find a way to communicate a message to the brain without speaking....

Fifth graders explore communication by analyzing manners. In this social skills lesson, 5th graders review the different forms of communication and how to present yourself in a phone conversation, face to face meeting, e-mail, etc....

Students explore the impact of written communication. In this ancient civilizations instructional activity, students investigate communication from ancient Sumer and discuss its relevance today. Students watch a multimedia presentation...

Students identify how computer technology affects their lives, then read a news article about the impact of computer chips implanted under some people's skin. In this current events lesson plan, the teacher introduces the article with a...

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

Students write an eyewitness account of an unexpected event. They decide on the relevant events to include in the write up. They determine the importance of writing up accurate accounts and reports for jobs such as police officers.

Students explore how different cultures commemorate people and events. They research how commemorations are created through music, painting, sculpture, photography, architecture, and poetry. In collaborative, students create a...

Students read, "My Friend's Got This Problem, Mr. Chandler," discuss it and write a response to one of the poems.

Learners conduct research and present their findings in a persuasive manner. Then they work in groups to enhance the development of cooperative work skills. Students also present their findings through persuasive skills in writing and/or...

Students explore social networking in today's world. In this ESL lesson, students discuss the various methods of social networking then complete a vocabulary assignment and brainstorming activity to reinforce the topic.

Students research the Internet for information about purchasing a car. They complete a worksheet using the Federal Citizen Information Center's website in order to become proficient in research techniques needed to be informed consumers.

Students research the telegraph. In this telegraph lesson plan, students review the history of the telegraph. Students complete radio wave experiments. Students work in pairs to complete 3 sound exercises.

Students consider social practices common to their target language. They work in pairs to research social practices common to the target language society that differ from those in the United States. They prepare a three-minute...