Sixth graders write a paper. In this writing and retelling lesson, 6th graders read the book The Black Snowman and answer comprehension questions. Students learn how to write good paragraphs and how to retell a story. Students write a 3...

Students write and illustrate a wish for the first gift of Christmas. In this Christmas lesson plan, students read the book The Polar Express and then write what they wish could be the first gift of Christmas.

It's winter! Bring the winter theme into your classroom with a syllable learning exercise. Scholars identify the winter picture, clap the number of syllables in the word, and then write in the matching number of syllables for the word....