Students describe James Whitcomb Riley's poems and identify the themes they portray. For this poetry lesson plan, students read the history of James Whitcomb Riley and read some of his poems.

Fourth graders read various stories in their literature books about families. Individually, they make a timeline showing the most important events in their lives. They bring in one artifact from their lives and write a paper about it...

Students read a story with the short a sound. The story is about a rat. They access Starfall and select the story called Zac the Rat. They read the story out loud as a group then the students answer comprehension and skill questions...

Students are introduced to informational text. Students explore nonfiction as a genre. They identify the components and text structure of text nonfiction. Students read a nonfiction passage and write a summary of the passage.

Students observe and demonstrate how to use a story map to identify the main idea of text. They observe the teacher read an article about birds out loud, and create a story map for the article. Students then independently read another...

Students discover the six steps to use when reading to help know what is important. They then listen to the book, Tambourine Moon focusing on the important information and discarding unnecessary or repeating information. They then break...

High schoolers assess samples of writing for each trait and discuss rationale for scoring. They comprehend that the traits of writing offer a common language for revision. Students are shown how to asses their writing and what makes...

Students explore /e/. In this phonics lesson, students decode words with "ea" representing the short e sound. Students read sentences and a short book that includes "ea" word practice.

Fifth graders investigate very important points in stories. In this reading comprehension lesson plan, 5th graders read a story and determine what the very important points are within the story by using notes and discussing what they...

Students encounter the format of a podcast and plan what content they will include. They work in small groups or with the whole class to develop an outline. Students practice reading their scripts to other students.

Fourth graders participate in a literature circle after reading a book about the Underground Railroad. They discuss their selected book with their literature circle group, and complete a handout about their role in the circle. Students...

Students use the Internet as a research tool. they read, comprehend, identify, evaluate, and select the correct answers to contextual questions.They write a rough draft, edit/revise, and a final draft summarizing the information located.

Collaborate to create a visual version of a poem using video. Before class, choose a poem to pick apart. Read it aloud and then analyze it in detail as a class. Assign a line or short section to each student to expand upon using a...

Eighth graders research a project of their choice in relation to a career they may want. For this language arts lesson, 8th graders create a bibliography of references used both print and online sources. Students make an outline of their...

Learners use a word bank to help them do their writing and reading. The idea is that they would keep adding to this list as they move from grade to grade.

Ninth graders study a piece of literature, adapt it into a script and perform the piece to the class. Students practice reading their scripts. They use Inspiration software to create a multimedia presentation.

Fourth graders identify and discuss the differences between legends and fables. They define fable and legend, then as a class take turns reading our books. Students select two of the stories, and complete a Venn diagram, comparing one...

In these vocabulary building worksheets, students learn the vocabulary words by completing the four pages of activities that include definition clues, word scrambles, sentence writing, and timed readings.

Students read poems with social themes. In this poetry analysis lesson, students read poems selected by their instructors and complete the provided social commentary chart to determine how the poems speak out against social ills....

In this vocabulary activity, students match definitions to words, unscramble words and use words in sentences to show their meaning. Students then complete a timed reading exercise with the words, 4 sets of 7 words total.

In this vocabulary activity, students match definitions to words, unscramble words and use words in sentences to show their meaning. Students then complete a timed reading exercise with the words, 4 sets of 7 words total.

Students play a Christmas themed board game to review holiday vocabulary. They practice their fluency by talking in small groups about whatever the board game square topic brings up for no less than two minutes (or they must move back 3...

Students observe and demonstrate a variety of strategies for reading with expression. They listen to the teacher read different sentences with and without expression and discuss the differences. In small groups, they read the short...

Students observe and demonstrate a variety of strategies for reading with expression. They create paper plate animal masks, then in small groups participate in a reading of "Snarlyhissopus" by Alan MacDonald, using the reading...