Students explore a creation myth. In this visual arts lesson, students discuss the Dogon creation myth and the design and make refrigerator magnets in the style of Dogan granary doors. The design of the magnets should include linear and...

Students use descriptive and imaginative words and images in poetry.  For this poetry lesson, students choose a picture to describe to the class.  As the student gives the description, the classmates choose the words and images...

Third graders write a letter from one character to another in a story they are reading. In this writing lesson plan, 3rd graders demonstrate their understanding of perspective.

Learners investigate pantomiming by going on a fictitious bear hunt.  In this performing arts lesson, students collaborate in groups to sing songs and perform pantomimes based on a hunting trip.  Learners create their own dance...

First graders use action spelling. In this high frequency words lesson students are read the book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Students add words to the classroom wall that are in the book. Students act out words from the...

Students listen carefully so they can say their "part" during a reading of a Cinderella story. In this listening and speaking lesson, students saying their "part" on cue during a reading of a familiar story. They actively listen to the...

Learners explore animal lifestyles by researching their characteristics. In this animal habitat lesson, students read the story Over in the Jungle and analyze the animal illustrations in the book. Learners create clay animal characters...

Learners identify visual arts by examining visual models. For this art analysis lesson, students discuss the history of Keith Haring by researching information on the Internet. Learners view images showing Keith Haring's work and...

Students explore visual arts by examining a diorama in class. For this geography lesson, students examine an island off the coast of New Zealand and identify the physical attributes of the land. Students answer study questions...

Students study the /sh/ digraph using a tongue twister chart and practice saying the sound. They examine pictures to decide which contain the /sh/ sound and determine if the sound is at the beginning or end of the word. Next, working...

Students participate in a layered curriculum unit in order to give them opportunities to master objectives. Students pick the activities and this allows a differentiated instructional activity to occur with many opportunities for...

Students work with partner to look at and read pen pal letters. Students identify, highlight, and discuss five parts of friendly letter, including heading, salutation, body, closing, and signature, and write their own friendly letters.

Students participate in literacy based activities based on the book If You Give A Cat A Cupcake. In this literacy lesson plan, students will read the given book, and do activities based on the book. The activities include having a...

Young scholars write a four paragraph persuasive paper on Of Mice and Men. In this Of Mice and Men lesson, students take a position on whether or not George should have killed Lennie. Young scholars are given a paragraph-by-paragraph...

Students write a four paragraph essay that tells about two things in society that Ray Bradbury criticizes in the book, Fahrenheit 451. In this social criticism lesson plan, students develop a thesis based on their reading of the book and...

Fifth graders complete a cloze word story test. In this listening skills lesson plan, 5th graders listen to a story and follow along with their own copy. Students listen to the story a second time and fill in the missing words as they go.

Eighth graders analyze lyrics from songs from a variety of genres. In this musical analysis lesson, 8th graders write an essay about their life plans in which they discuss the lyrics of U2's song, "One." They tell how the writings of Dr....

Students explore The Flag Maker. In this reading comprehension lesson, students listen to the book The Flag Maker, making predictions and answering questions during the reading. Students locate facts and opinions within the book and...

Students explore Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie. In this reading comprehension lesson, students answer questions and define vocabulary words before, during, and after reading the book Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie.

Pupils peer edit and present a piece of writing to the class.  In this writing lesson, students work in groups of three to peer edit their favorite piece of writing.  Pupils take turns sitting in the "Writer's Chair" and...

Young scholars explore dramatization. In this literacy fluency and drama lesson, students listen to the story Mop Top by Don Freeman and add related sounds at the appropriate times. Young scholars role play, pantomime, and add sounds...

Students explore river routes. In this social studies lesson, students trace the route of a river from its source and discuss the Continental Divide. Students draw the route the river takes and name the states it flows through. Students...

Students explore storytelling by reading a classic book. In this story structure lesson plan, students read the story The Gingerbread Man and identify the characters, settings and plot. Students answer reading comprehension questions...

Young scholars recognize that they need to take appropriate steps when approached by an unfamiliar animal.  In this dog lesson, students identify reasons not to approach an unfamiliar dog.  Young scholars learn the steps to...