The New York Times' Learning Network provides great lessons! This one uses articles from the paper to help readers understand homonyms like mail (verb and noun). It also includes an exercise in reading informational text. Links to the...

Discuss the difference between legitimate debate on a political issue and arguments that are based on hate through a science-fiction scenario that shows how a controversial issue can be discussed in both ways. Then learn how purveyors of...

Develop the techniques needed to analyze and synthesize literature well. No matter what students read, they need to be able to think critically about the material. Give thinkers these tools to effectively ponder and consider the world...

If you teach health, sociology, ethics, or a class that addresses controversial issues, this resource related to schools' sex education programs may be useful. The New York Times' Learning Network provides a lengthy article on a unique...

In order to maximize reading comprehension levels, young readers must learn to make connections to the content. This worksheet applies to any reading and provides spaces for readers to document relevent personal experiences, prior...

Middle schoolers can analyze primary source documents to answer the question, "Why did the Aztec and Inca civilizations disappear?" They will read the provided excerpts then answer 11 different questions to uncover the ultimate answer.

Students review signals for order of operation. In this algebra lesson, students locate data text, export data to an Excel spreadsheet and graph data using charts. They follow specific steps to solve word problems.

Before you jump into this lesson, be aware there is little to work with. That being said, the ideas are solid and will be brought to life with a little Halloween spirit. Learners examine horror as a sub-genre, and contemplate what makes...

Inform your class about the origins of photography with this short passage and accompanying questions. After reading a short informational text, leaners answer 3 questions about the content of the text. This resource could be used in a...

Students read The Tell Tale Heart and practice critical analysis while reflecting on its underlying meanings. In this reading instructional activity, students make predictions, monitor their own comprehension and adjust their reading...

In this critical reading learning exercise, students establish the context, author, and purpose of the piece then sum up the ideas that the author is trying to convey.

In this critical reading exercise, students evaluate the credibility of a piece of writing. Students read descriptions of various interest groups and lobbies and identify the group that made a quotation.

In these critical reading worksheets, 3rd graders read the short story about nuts. Students then answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.

In these critical reading worksheets, students read the short story about the sun. Students then answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.

In these critical reading worksheets, students read the short story about robins. Students then answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.

In this critical reading worksheet, students read a short passage regarding intelligence augmentation and then answer five questions based on the reading.

Students read a book and write a critical review on the material. They choose from a variety of reading material and review the book's topic, style and/or writer.

In this critical reading worksheet, students read "The Chase" in a designated class period and determine the relevance of the author's life, the general topic, the type of writing, and the theme. Students then summarize the piece and...

In this critical reading exercise, students read a selection entitled "The Choking Dog." Students answer ten multiple choice questions about the selection.

In these critical reading worksheets, students read the story about The White House. Students then answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.

In these critical reading worksheets, students read the story about the flu. Students answer 3 questions about the story and their explanations.

In these critical reading worksheets, students read the paragraphs about paper. Students answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.

In these critical reading worksheets, students read the short story about clocks. Students then answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.