In this character analysis learning exercise, students review eleven different characters after reading a story called "Jason and the Golden Fleece". Students choose a word out of the character box and a word out of the action box in...

In this making words worksheet, students make words from the letters in the word "argonauts". Students make as many words as they can, and are given 14 clues to words.

In this Jason and the Argonauts worksheet, students fill in a crossword that deals with the mythical story of Jason and the Argonauts. Students fill in 47 clues for the crossword.

Students read "The Upstairs Room" and participate in literature analysis regarding justice. In this Holocaust Literature lesson, students read a short story and discuss critical thinking questions. Students write journal entries and...

Students find compare an African, Native American, and European folktale. In this folktale lesson plan, students listen to three different folktales before finding the similarities and differences in them. They complete a worksheet of...

In this reading for information worksheet, students read a one page text about the ancient Olympic games. Students answer 9 true and false questions.

For this definition worksheet, students match the definition in column b with the words in column a. Students match 12 definitions to their words.

Students read stories about people making differences in the world and specifically the hunger plight. In this making a difference lesson plan, students read stories about people who impacted people and the plight of hunger. Students...

Students examine the mysteries of Mars. In this scientific comprehension lesson, students read a USA Today article and discuss questions about Mars. To conclude the lesson, students engage in a Rorshach inspired experiment.

In this vocabulary learning exercise, students write the words that are defined by their teacher and write sentences with words. Students identify 28 words and write 4 sentences.

Students research the events that led to the Civil War and the Reconstruction. In this Civil War history lesson plan, students study images of Robert Smalls and research his role in the Civil War. Students review the South Carolina...

Students read and complete literary analysis activities for Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In this literary analysis lesson plan, students complete reading check questions, vocabulary sentences, and chapter reviews for...

In this reading comprehension activity, learners read an excerpt from an article and answer 12 questions.  Students have 15 minutes to answer 12 questions.

In this reading comprehension review for grade 5 worksheet, 5th graders read 4 passages and answer 25 multiple choice questions in standardized test format.

Young scholars analyze the work of Stephen Crane as a lesson on surrealism and an antihero. In this surrealism lesson, students complete discuss activities for the topic. Young scholars then analyze Crane's poetry, his use of surrealism,...

Students complete a research activity about themselves. They access an article on brainstorming and identifying personality traits. Students brainstorm about their personality traits and view a related PowerPoint. Students create their...

Students interview a family member and give an oral report. In this oral history lesson, students create interview questions relevant to an American historical period. Students interview a family member and present an oral report to the...

Students write a science fiction story.  In this science fiction lesson, students read selections of science fiction and compare them to supernatural stories from the Bible.  Students identify themes and discuss elements that...

Learners recognize the features and characteristics of myths, the role myths played in Greek culture, and choose a writing project.  For this Greek mythology lesson, students are introduced to Greek mythology and work in cooperative...

Fifth graders read Swiss Family Robinson and respond to a survival scenario. In this focusing event lesson, 5th graders reflect on what they would do during a situation that required them to make a choice. Students share...

High schoolers take a closer look at the horrors of war. In this Vietnam lesson, students read Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers, participate in literature circle discussion about the novel, and complete a final project based on the...

Students examine speech difficulties by reading a children's book in class. In this children's literature instructional activity, students read the story Hooway for Wodney the Wat, and analyze the characters, story and the bullying that...

Young scholars write an essay comparing Arthur Mille's The Crucible and one of Tennessee Williams' plays. In this Tennessee Williams lesson plan, students discuss the influence of Puritanism on modern American drama....

In this reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "The Highwayman."