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Remembering How to Remember
Students develop study skills related to creating a better memory. This lesson has the intent of giving the teacher and student information about memory and comprehension. It can be used in the lower and upper grades.
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Clothing 2 Sample Notebook
Students view a sample notebook of different types of clothing and techniques. In groups, they practice using the techniques to create their own sample notebooks. To end the lesson, they are introduced to more advanced sewing techniques...
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Day of the Dragon King
Second graders explore various cultures to compare them to their own culture. They read Mary Pope Osborne's Day of the Dragon King and identify the Chinese New Year, Chinese Zodiac, and how the zodiac differs from ours. After reading,...
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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Third graders explore their culture in comparison to Japanese culture by reading the book, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. They identify islands of Japan, create a Venn diagram comparing Japanese culture to American culture, and...
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"Where do we look for God?"
Middle schoolers iintroduced to the unit which explores concepts of God and arguments for the existence of God. They reflect on their comprehension about their own thoughts and questions which may have arisen. Students encourage...
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Language and Literacy Support through Photography
Students experience creating realia with digital photos to increase their vocabularies. They practice creating meaningful digital photo books that the students can take home and read with their families. Each student interacts with a...
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Advertising Through the Decades
Twelfth graders compare and contrast advertising styles and motives from 1920 to present. Using internet research and print advertisements students make comparisons and inferences about the function of marketing. At the culmination of...
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New Traditions in Our Family
First graders discuss the importance of traditions in families. In groups, they share their traditions at certain times of the year. As a class, they read "When This Box is Full" and create a box representing the different seasons. ...
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She's All Over the Map
Students consider female authors and their literature. Working in partnerships, they research and map the life and work of a Nobel Prize-winning female author of their choice. Students write individual letters expressing their thoughts...
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Fun with -ing Verbs
In this -ing verbs grammar worksheet, students choose which appropriate word out of two to use to complete each of the fifteen sentences in this worksheet correctly. Students work on fine tuning their skills at using verbs correctly.
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Christmas Presents and Parcels
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the answers to the questions that are related to the concepts of buying presents and creating parcels.
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Shanghai: Old Meets New
In this editing worksheet, 5th graders read, analyze and proofread/edit the text "Shanghai: Old meets New". Students correct all the errors they find within the text.
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Alphabet Cards: Centipedes
In this alphabet cards worksheet, students cut apart 52 cards that feature an upper or lower case alphabet letter in a cartoon centipede shape. This is Zaner-Bloser style; one upper or lower case letter per card.
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Word Bank Think Pack- Letter A Words
In this word bank letter A words worksheet, students use the card as a reference for A sight words. They add words of their own to the list.
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Which Word Doesn't Belong?
Students look over 10 sets of words and choose which one in each set does not belong. A good worksheet to have your students practice choosing words in the correct context.
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Worksheet 4. Vocabulary Practice
For this vocabulary worksheet, students complete each sentence with the correct word from the word pool. There are 8 sentences to complete.
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Hard or Hardly
In this hard or hardly worksheet, students practice their grammar skills as they respond to 5 fill in the blank questions. Students then take a survey using the 5 questions listed and write a follow-up report.
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Sorting out Phrasal Verbs
In this phrasal verbs practice worksheet, students review how to consolidate key phrasal verbs as they respond to 16 short answer questions.
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Analyzing Textbook Formats
Students explore the characteristics of a non-fiction text. In this comprehension lesson, students are led on a guided tour of each text and identify the features of a non-fiction text. Students continue to practice locating features...
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Using Rock to Teach Literary Devices: Jimi Hendrix “The Wind Cries Mary”
Students explore literary elements through music. In this figurative language lesson, students examine imagery and personification in "The Wind Cries Mary" by Jimi Hendrix.
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Caught Between Worlds: Frontier Life as Reflected in Captivity Narratives
Students analyze captivity narratives written between the 1600's and 1800's. In this narrative lesson, students think critically about the interaction between Native peoples and the settlers to understand the cultural beliefs held by...
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Which Word Does Not Belong
In this grouping words worksheet, students recognize the word that doesn't belong in a group. Students complete ten questions by choosing the word that doesn't belong with the other words.
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Spelling with Ward and Ly
In this spelling activity activity, students use the code for the adverb endings 'ward' and 'ly' to correctly spell the 18 words. Students also answer 2 questions with a spelling word.
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Equality
Young scholars examine equality. In this equality lesson, students experience unfairness and inequality through teacher showing favoritism in words and actions. Young scholars read Martin's Big Words and discuss fairness and equality.