Sixth graders examine the Stamp Act. In this Stamp Act lesson, 6th graders analyze documents surrounding the Stamp Act. Students determine the reasons, oppositions and impacts of the Stamp Act and organize this information on a chart....

Student investigate the media portrayal of 9/11. In this media lesson, students analyze how the media portrayed a person in power during the 9/11 attacks. Students gather information about the person's beliefs, accomplishments, and...

Tenth graders create and maintain a ledger, write an essay for the process, and learn to keep financial accounts through the ledger. In this ledger lesson, 10th graders define an accounting ledger and create one for the money they've...

In this animal research worksheet, students read a paragraph about Australian cattle dogs. Students then write an essay about the cattle dogs and their jobs as cattle drovers.

Sixth graders choose from a list of researchable inquiry questions. They engage in all phases of inquiry/research process.

Seventh graders view a presentation designed for beginning writers. It focuses on the introduction, organization, summary, and transitions used to create a well-developed essay. They practice this technique by completing an essay template.

Seventh graders discover an organization technique for the five-paragraph essay known as The Bing, the Bang, and the Bongo. They complete an essay template and will conclude by composing an original essay on a chosen topic.

Sixth graders research Ancient Greece and create a PowerPoint presentation depicting their findings. In this lesson on Ancient Greece, 6th graders use the Internet to gather related information on Ancient Greece. Students insert a map of...

In this Groundhog Day worksheet, students write an essay about Groundhog day using the vocabulary words given to them. Students complete the essay using all 11 words given.

First graders investigate natural weather disasters by writing an essay.  In this weather lesson, 1st graders research one aspect of dangerous weather such as hurricanes, snow, floods, etc.  Students take notes on their research and...

In this animal research worksheet, students read 3 paragraphs about fish facts. Students then research fish and write an essay about fish.

In this writing worksheet, students write a narrative essay about a time in their life where they felt unprepared for an assignment or test.

For this folk group essay checklist worksheet, students choose one of their groups from the Folk Group Inventory Worksheet (available separately) and write an essay about it. Students use this checklist to ensure the key features of the...

In this bullying essay worksheet, students find statistics on the internet about bullying and write an essay about their findings or write a letter to the principle explaining what should be done about bullying.

Students discuss how a five paragraph essay has five basic parts. They compare this to a well-made hamburger. They create a mind map of a five paragraph essay using the graphic of a tasty hamburger sandwich.

Third graders enjoy a train ride with The Little Engine That Could and discover how to create a five-paragraph essay train. This clever lesson has students use each boxcar of the train as a template for a paragraph.

Second graders write as essay describing the cooperative group drawing they made or describing the process to draw a group picture.

Third graders write essays after participating in mini-lessons that encourage better writing. They write using the model of a skeleton to which they add the muscles.

Sixth graders explore language arts by writing an essay in class. In this journalism lesson, 6th graders identify the writing steps needed to create a written argument on paper. Students create their own essay based on a chosen topic and...

Young scholars complete essay writing activities. In this essay writing lesson, students use an outline activity to learn about the advantages and disadvantages for various essay writing types. Young scholars also break down the...

In this research animals worksheet, students read 2 paragraphs about giraffes. Students research information about the giraffe and write an essay about the animal.

In this Skellig worksheet, students write an essay about how Skellig changes Michael in the book. Students follow nine steps to help them prepare and then write the essay.

In this basic essay-writing worksheet, students are guided through the first parts of the writing process. They are then on their own to complete the essay.

Fourth graders read the autobiography "Night" and discuss why Elie Wiesel was ing to relive this time of his life through writing. They write an essay covering Elie Wiesel's purpose for writing the book.