Curated OER
The Secret life of Minor Characters
Students read Julius Caesar line by line. They discuss what is going on in a particular scene. Each student in a group takes the role of an assassin and comes up with a clear characterization and motivation. They share and watch within...
Curated OER
Then What Happened?
Pupils read the book, Diary of a Worm, by Doreen Cronin. After answering questions, the do a variety of activities such as a "Dear Diary," "Book Report Card," and/or "Animal Mural."
Curated OER
The Three Little Pigs
Students listen two versions of the story of The Three Little Pigs in order to clarify the concept of point of view. They complete a Venn diagram and write a postcard to one of the book's characters using their point of view.
Curated OER
Letter Writing: An English Language Arts Lesson For Writing/Proofreading
Ninth graders write a letter to someone who is deserving of thanks. Peer and self-editing takes place. After the writing process is completed and a copy is made for the portfolio, envelopes are distributed, addressed, sealed, and mailed.
Curated OER
Dear Young Philanthropist
Students research the lives of philanthropists from history and role-play as them. They write letters to students explaining their motivations for helping others. They prepare visual presentations of their chosen philanthropists.
Curated OER
Colors, Characters, & Clues: White Socks
Young scholars examine the process of making inferences. They define inference, view a Powerpoint presentation, and as a whole group locate clues in the pictures of a short story, locating written clues to reinforce their conclusions.
Curated OER
Poetry
Fifth graders read several poems by famous poets and identify what about their style makes them unique. They then analyze and compare poetic style, use of forms and themes. Next, 5th graders investigate and collect different examples of...
Curated OER
It's All about Expression
First graders practice rereading selected passages to improve their reading fluency. Working in pairs, 1st graders read and reread decodable, leveled passages. They create a tape recording of their reading to assess their fluency and use...
Curated OER
Descriptive Writing
Second graders analyze descriptive writing. In this writing instructional activity, 2nd graders read a story with a villain, describe the villain in words, and create a Wanted Poster describing him on paper.
Curated OER
Message in a Bottle
Sixth graders write a short story about being stranded on a deserted island. After a brief geography review of locations at various latitudes and longitudes, 6th graders draft their story about being stranded. They use sensory and...
Curated OER
Bums in the Attic
Students engage in a study about the life of young girl in the book "Bums In The Attic". They read the narrative story while considering the first person point of view. Students write a journal that analyzes the author's style of writing.
Curated OER
Julius Caesar: Act V Reading and Study Guide
In this "Julius Caesar" reading and study guide worksheet, students define 2 vocabulary words, define 5 literary terms, and respond to 16 short answer questions pertaining to Act IV of "Julius Caesar" William Shakespeare.
Curated OER
Worksheet 12: Modals, Part 1, Expressing Ability
When learning vocabulary, students have to identify the subtleties in word usage. This worksheet, which has students practice basic grammar and vocabulary, requires students to distinguish the meaning of a word in context in 12 examples.
Curated OER
Animal Farm Chapter Questions
In this Animal Farm comprehension questions worksheet, students review chapter 1 of the Orwell novel as they respond to 15 short answer questions.
Curated OER
Book Club Sheet
In this "book club" worksheet, students complete a sheet on a book they bring to the "book club." Students fill in basic information about the book, then information about characters, scenes, genre, etc.
Curated OER
Planting the Seeds
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. For this service learning lesson, students read the story Seedfolks and consider working for the common good. Students also watch "Whose Walls and Whose Rules" in order to take part in an...
Curated OER
Reading and Study Guide: Julius Caesar Act V
In this reading and study guide students define vocabulary and literary terms found in Act V of Julius Caesar. Students find examples of literary term usage and answer comprehension questions.
Curated OER
Fahrenheit 451: Social Criticism
Learners 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...
Curated OER
Giving a Voice to Literature
Students explore podcast design. In this literacy and technology lesson, students read a novel during book club and design a promotional podcast to recommend the book to their peers. Necessary technology expertise and an explanation of...
Curated OER
Sun and Moon Poetry Baskets
Students write Sun and Moon poetry. In this poetry lesson plan, students research the sun and the moon. They write poetry and create two class baskets for descriptive words about each.
Curated OER
All About Me Poster
In this biography/autobiography lesson, young scholars read a few biographies and discuss the term and it's characteristics. Students then brainstorm what makes a good biography/autobiography and create an 'All about me' poster....
Curated OER
Dogfighting and the Community
Learners discover the threats to dogs by investigating dogfighting. In this animal cruelty lesson, students read the state laws pertaining to animal safety and dogfighting. Learners compile dogfighting facts into a poster and spread...
Curated OER
Understanding Propaganda
Students define propaganda and give examples from the mass media. In this propaganda lesson, students review examples of propaganda and then research versions of it in the mass media.
Curated OER
While Reading, Think About These Questions
In this reading worksheet, students are given a list of questions to think about as they read the story or book. Students reflect upon 16 questions.
Other popular searches
- Infer Character Feelings
- Character Feelings Chart
- Character Feelings in Books
- Inference Character Feelings
- Character Feelings Change
- Pantomine Character Feelings
- Panto Mine Character Feelings
- Character Feelings in Reading