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Summarization
Students summarize a selected piece of text using the five Ws. After reviewing the correct way to read silently, students read a selected piece of nonfiction text. They write a summary paragraph using a process outlined by the instructor.
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Problem Solving: Story Problems
In this problem solving worksheet, 3rd graders will listen to and solve 6 story problems about numbers of objects, order of objects, and money. Teacher is instructed to read problems aloud and answer clarifying questions.
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Picture Dictionary
In this picture dictionary worksheet, students use their picture dictionary to answer short answer questions. Students complete 20 questions total.
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SATP Multiple Choice II
Learners explore strategies of identifying answers when given a multiple choice reading comprehension exam. Through a lecture and demonstration, students practice active reading by reading carefully, writing notes, and rereading. They...
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Indigenous Responses to Imperialism
In this Imperialism worksheet, high schoolers read a 1-page selection as well as Internet articles about the topic and then respond to 9 short answer questions.
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Bar Graphs
Seventh graders visually represent and analyze data using a frequency table. They recognize what values in a data set are bigger by looking at a bar graph and answer questions about certain bar graphs and what they represent. Students...
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Word Problems
In this word problems worksheet, students answer a set of 6 word problems, writing answers in the context of the questions and writing an explanation for answers. A reference web site is given for additional information.
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The Dawn of Civilization: Ancient Sumer
In this ancient civilizations worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer questions about ancient Sumer. Students also complete a textbook reading assignment and a graphic organizer on the topic.
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European Christians in Africa
In this European colonialism worksheet, students read 5 quotes regarding the role of missionaries in Africa. Students then respond to 5 short answer questions.
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The Judicial Branch
In this U.S. branches of government activity, students respond to 5 fill in the blank questions regarding the powers of the judicial branch of government.
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Charles Lindberghs's Flight to Paris
Young scholars practice map skills. In this map skills instructional activity, students locate the cities of New York and Paris on a map. Young scholars read about the flight made by Charles Lindbergh in May 1927 from New York to Paris....
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The Powers of Government: Montesquieu Student Worksheet
In this Enlightenment learning exercise, students read excerpts of The Spirit of the Laws by Montesquieu and then respond to 9 short answer questions.
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Literary Elements and Grammar Review
Eighth graders review literary elements such as simile, metaphor, allusion, plot sequence, allusion, situational irony, and theme. As the class begins, 8th graders discuss childhood memories. Students write a story about their...
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The Ancient Civilization of Kush
In this ancient civilizations worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer questions about Kush after they read assigned textbook pages.
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Organizational Patterns
Eighth graders identify organizational patterns in their tests. Individually, they list five major organizational patterns and write a definition of each one. Students, in groups, assign responsibilities and complete assignment sheets...
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SATP Basic Parts of an Informative Essay
Students identify the elements of an informative essay. Through a teacher led discussion, students explore the basic parts of a five paragraph essay and , using a hamburger as an analogy, students label the pieces. They discuss the...
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Civil War Naval Strategy
Students apply critical thinking skills to war strategy. In this Civil War map lesson, students use their knowledge of latitude and longitude as well as scale to respond to questions regarding Civil War battle strategies.
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How the Test Was Won
Students create 'Wanted' posters based around their state testing activities. In this state technology integration lesson, students take pictures of themselves in sepia tone in an Old West pose. Students write captions for the photos...
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Tupac Poem Lesson Plan
Students brainstorm what they know about Tupac. In groups, they divide the statements into good and bad and read "The Rose That Grew From Concrete" about Tupac's life. To end the lesson, they answer questions about the meaning of the...
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Food Webs
Learners investigate the concept of an ecosystem and how they are interconnected according to a hierarchy. Students are exposed to the "Lion King" as an example of a food chain and this is very relevant. They answer several key...
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Into To Adverbs
Students explore the function of adverbs. While taking notes during the class lecture, students explore the parts of speech and label the adverbs. They identify the types of questions that adverbs answer and explore the difference...
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Talking In Class
Students in an ESL class practice speaking in front of others. In order to build up confidence for speaking out in class, they practice asking other students in their class simple questions such as What is their favorite hobby? They...
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Chapter 29 – The 1990s and Today
For this 1990s America worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the time period and respond to 49 short answer questions.
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Adaptation and Modification: The Masai
For this African culture worksheet, students read a selection about the life of the Masai people and then respond to 5 short answer questions.