Children learn to read and comprehend non-fiction text and explore how to relate non-fiction texts to things they already know. They then examine how to stop and think about what they are reading repeatedly to make sure they understand...

Students practice relating non-fiction to knowledge they already have on the subject. They evaluate differences in the types of text structrures in non-fiction. They employ a review strategy that allows them to understand their reading.

Students decide on which approach to take to the presentation of a new language. They simply put the structure on the board and explain it. They create a situation and elicit the language when the need arises within the situation. They...

Students read and compare mythological stories from ancient cultures from around the world. In small groups they read a myth and present the storyline and themes to the class, and write an original mythological story of their own...

Pupils read stories about the Caribbean. They write about the Caribbean lifestyle. Students write their own stories of the Caribbean, using facts and researched information.

Second graders read a story from an online picture book. After reading the story, they pretend to be Gilbert, one of the main characters and create a narrative to accompany the illustrations. They compare their narrative with that of...

Fifth graders develop compositions on self-selected topics. They choose a topic based upon their ability. Individual pupils earn points for each activity completed. Students use descriptive writing as they support their composition...

Students read nursery rhymes and advertisements to identify examples of figurative language. As a class, students discuss the use of figurative language and its effectiveness in advertising, children's books, rhymes, poetry, etc. ...

In this spelling worksheet, students learn key words that are must knows for spelling. There are about three hundred words and cover words from A to Z.

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a three paragraph story and answer three comprehension questions provided at the end of the story. The directions ask for complete sentences.

In this Earth Day reading comprehension activity, students read a one page article about recycling. Students then complete 4 multiple choice questions about the story and do 3 matching problems with the vocabulary.

In this George Washington reading comprehension worksheet, 4th graders will read a short (1 page) biography about Washington and answer 6 multiple choice questions.

The history and marketing of pop music is the subject of this lesson. Students first read an article detailing definitions and historical shifts of pop music in society. The activity then provides students with a few comprehension-level...

In this history of opera instructional activity, students explore and research what an opera is and then answer four questions regarding the history of opera in complete sentences.

In this music worksheet, students read 4 paragraphs of information about music and wars. Students learn the 4 main roles of music in wartime. Students answer 5 questions.

Students discuss and examine the comic strip section in newspapers.  They compare and contrast themselves and others with the comic strip characters.  With partners, they select a comic strip and complete a student activity sheet.

In this grammar worksheet, students read fifteen sentences and decide which ones are correctly parallel and which ones are not.

In this grammar learning exercise, students insert the missing apostrophes in fourteen sentences. Students share their answers with their classmates.

In this reading worksheet, students respond to the book Jamberry by completing an activity at home with a parent. Students read the clues and cut out the pictures at the bottom of the page. Students paste the correct pictures which...

In this grammar worksheet, students identify which sentences are fragments and then rewrite each fragment they find into a complete sentence below the fragment.

In this grammar and usage learning exercise, students read the guidelines for proper usage of the words "because" and "so." They complete 20 fill-in-the blank examples in a selection entitled "The Dinner Party" in which they use the...

In this items that belong in a book bag activity, students look over nine items and circle each of the items that do not belong in a book bag.

In this idioms worksheet, students read 12 metaphorical expressions and match them to their meanings in another column. Many feature parts of the body, such as "heavy heart."

In this Stephen Spielberg worksheet, students read 13 clues about the life and films of the famous director. Students put their answers in a crossword puzzle.