In this frequency worksheet, students use the standard rules for Scrabble to find the abbreviations used on the board. Then, the determine the frequency as stated in the chart shown to represent the correct number of letter tiles.

Students say the /e/ sound after teacher modeling. In this phonics lesson, students brainstorm words that begin with the /e/ sound and select the letter out of 12 given, practicing the sound.

Students say the sound for the letter e, reviewing the position of the mouth and voice box. In this phonics lesson plan, students brainstorm other words that begin with the /e/ sound and choose the letter from a set of 12, continuing...

Students say the /x/ sound, following teacher modeling and review words beginning with the sound. In this phonics lesson, students select the letter x each time it appears in a set of 12 letters and practice saying its sound, remaining...

Students repeat the letter x sound following teacher modeling. In this phonics lesson, students brainstorm words that begin with the /x/ sound and say the sound as the letter is pointed out among a set. Students continue recognition and...

Pupils practice the soft letter "g " sound and distinguish its sound from other letters. In this soft letter "g" instructional activity, students take turns saying the soft letter "g" sound. Pupils identify words that begin with the soft...

Students practice the soft letter sound "c" and build letter accuracy. In this soft letter "c" instructional activity, students are introduced to how the soft letter "c" sometimes borrows the same sound of another letter...

Students discuss the sound of |ar|.  In this ar lesson, students locate the ar sound in a group of mixed letters. Students respond to only ar words.

Students explore language arts by participating in a word sound activity. In this letter combination lesson, students discuss the sound "ur" makes and the types of words it appears in. Students identify the sound as the teacher reads...

Learners are reintroduced to the letter combination 'aw' and its sound. In this lesson on the  'aw' letter combination, students practice reciting a mix of 12 letter combinations on the board and take turns identifying 'aw' letter...

Students say the sound for the letters that "stick together," igh. In this phonics instructional activity, students brainstorm other words that begin with the igh sound and choose the letters from a set of 12, continuing recognition and...

Young scholars build letter combination accuracy by reviewing the sound of the letter combination "igh." In this letter combination "igh" lesson, students practice taking turns saying a mix of 12 letter combinations, then discern between...

Lesson in which students are required to write an alternative plot to O'Brien's science fiction novel. Includes an interactive graphic organizer, handouts, and a rubric.

A lesson plan where young scholars make their own "story spinner" and create alternate endings to a book they've read. Includes adaptations and resources. (To access this lesson plan, you must register with Crayola.com. Registration is...

As the world's attention focuses on the perils of oil exploration, we present Richard Sears' talk from early February 2010. Sears, an expert in developing new energy resources, talks about our inevitable and necessary move away from oil....

As you watch Nature Cat, use these tools to guide discussions and learning activities. Includes printables on story elements, alternate endings, vocabulary words, character traits, an episode map, and a Venn diagram.

This site presents "Personal and scholarly perspectives," on the Peoples Temple cult movement, including its tragic end in the Jonestown Massacre. Content includes general information about the cult, as well as a photo gallery, tape...

After listening to the first 12 pages of the book Once Upon a Cool Motorcycle Dude by Kevin O'Malley, students will discuss story elements leading them to develop their own solution to the story's problem. Students will then generate...

The astronaut crew had to troubleshoot a series of problems throughout the historic 1969 flight. This historic exchange on July 20, 1969 marked the end of a perilous journey to the lunar surface, but a multitude of threats still faced...

This lesson introduces young scholars to some basic ideas the Framers used in creating the kind of government they thought would best protect the natural rights of each individual and promote the good of all. At the end of the lesson,...

This is a very extensive list of rhymes that "Occur frequently in discussions of poetry and critical writing, but not with absolute consistency." All have definitions, and many have examples. They are organized into five categories:...

Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.