Second graders explore roots and how they grow. They observe as seeds planted in various directions grow and record their observations. Students discuss the direction in which the roots are growing.

Students explore the nature of the air we breathe by observing petri dishes that have accumulated particulate matter from the atmosphere. Students make mathematical calculations and inferences about the effect of this matter on...

Learners observe and demonstrate a variety of strategies to improve their reading speed. They observe the teacher model a book talk for the book "Just My Luck," and observe the teacher modeling how not to read. In pairs they time each...

Third graders investigate the life cycle and development of butterflies. They complete an online WebQuest, and write journal entries about their research information. Students create a poster, and observe real Painted Lady larvae...

Students use KidPix to describe their view on technology. They share their work with others in the class. Students brainstorm ways teachers use technology with students. They differentiate between productivity and instructional tools....

Second graders write a Halloween story. In this combined technology and writing lesson, 2nd graders create a Halloween picture using KidPix, insert it into Microsoft Word, and then write a story to correspond with the picture.

This lesson focuses on the expression of ideas, the stylistic choices writers make. Because the range of choices is so broad, the activities in the lesson will focus on DDIST: (Diction, Detail, Imagery, Syntax, Tone) to help you remember...

Practice tying your sentences and ideas together with this activity on transitional expressions. W.9-10.1c cohesion/clarity/reason

Students use test their creativity and logic in the science-class activity through which they create a device that is powered by a deflating balloon.

For this lesson, students explore how Shakespeare was able to write in a way that his characters seemed to express real emotions and will look at the literary devices he used. An extension activity has them analyze what William Hazlitt...

[Free Registration/Login Required] Two slideshows on Commedia Dell'Arte. Includes character cards, each with a picture of the character and a short description, and dramatic form cardss, also with pictures and explanations. The latter...

Visit an example-rich exploration of poster art and learn how famous faces have been used to convey meanings and messages across the decades. An excellent resource for discovering how art can be a window into a particular time, Ballyhoo!...

Students continue to learn that people use the written word to express their thoughts and ideas about social issues and attempt to persuade others to do the same. They will explore advanced rhetorical devices, including satire and...

This is an encyclopedia entry for the word "Understatement." It defines the term, provides background information about it, and offers references.

Find out where the expression "The Real McCoy" comes from. This site provides brief biographical information about the inventor Elijah McCoy (1844-1929 CE).

Access five lessons that would enrich any curriculum about ancient civilizations and the art produced by those civilizations. Using the PBS documentary "How Art Made the World" as a jumping off point, the lessons ask young scholars to...

This is a glossary entry for the term "Kennings" including multiple definitions and examples including links to more examples.

This page focuses on the rules for the use of dashes. Explains what a dash is, what it does, and the three formats of dashes (em, en, and the double hyphen). Examples are provided with the "dash" used in different contexts.

This printable worksheet tutorial tests your knowledge of writing snow similes.

This is a glossary entry for the term "Theme" including a definition and an example.