Eighth graders write and proofread dictated sentences. In this spelling lesson, 8th graders practice writing 4 dictated sentences. They proofread the sentences for spelling, written conventions, apostrophes, plurals, "ie"/"ei" spellings,...

Second graders write to dictated sentences. In this high-use words spelling assessment, 2nd graders respond to three dictated sentences. Following the assessment lesson plan, students self-check the sentences and respond to a question on...

Second graders write a poem using words from a list and practice poetic forms. In this lesson on writing a peace poem, 2nd graders brainstorm words or phrases associated with "peace." Students choose a poetic form to express their...

Students discover police procedures by filling out crime reports.  In this government lesson, students discuss the benefits of historical reports pertaining to criminals and victims.  Students listen to an officer of the law...

Did you know that modern Chinese literature “grew from the psychoanalytical theory of Sigmund Freud”? Designed for a world literature class, seniors are introduced to “One Evening in the Rainy Season,” Shi Zhecun’s stream of...

Second graders explore the concept of homophones. In this spelling skills lesson, 2nd graders discover the definition of homophones and practice identifying homophones. Extension activities suggested are included with this lesson.

Young scholars practice writing emergency reports. In this emergency reports lesson, students participate in a visit from a police officer or emergency technician. Young scholars then write a historical report based on the fictional...