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Zora Hurston Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Students explore American culture by reading classic literature in class. In this African-American history instructional activity, students read the story Zora Hurston and the Chinaberry Tree while identifying the work and contributions...
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Reading Freedom on the Menu

For Teachers K - 4th
Students apply specific reading strategies to answer questions about the selection Freedom on the Menu. In this reading comprehension instructional activity, students read a selection called Freedom on the Menu and use specific reading...
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Reading Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie

For Teachers 4th - 5th
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.
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Little Engine That Could Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students retell the story The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. In this early childhood lesson plan, students identify the various trains featured in the story, focusing on the descriptive words. Students then create their own...
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Esperanza Rising: Lesson 3

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders read parts of the book Esperanza Rising and define vocabulary words connected to it. In this Esperanza Rising lesson plan, 6th graders illustrate words and discuss the sections of the books they read.
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A Separate Peace Bingo Teacher's Guide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students complete an activity with the book A Separate Peace.  In this vocabulary lesson, students get a list of vocabulary words to find the definitions of. They make a bingo card with the words and the teacher reads the...
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The Great Depression: A Study Guide Through Song

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students take a closer look at the political and social outlook during the Great Depression. In this Great Depression lesson, students analyze selected songs from the time period. Students use the provided lyric sheets and song...
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My Secret War: Lesson 13

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the effect of World War II on the lives of children in America. In this social studies activity, 5th graders read My Secret War and discuss the events that occurred.
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Tuck Everlasting: UDL Team Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a differentiated lesson plan about Tuck Everlasting. In this Tuck Everlasting lesson plan, students work on comprehension strategies that are leveled for their reading ability. They focus on the ability to tell...
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Trade -- Lesson Plan on the Theory of Comparative Advantage

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders examine the theory of comparative advantage. They read an article about globalization and trading to answer questions promoted by the teacher. They develop their own examples of comparative advantage.
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Why is Reading Important?

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders discuss why reading is an important skill for them to use in their lives. In groups, they examine the problems someone might have out in the world if they are illiterate. They practice reading in ways that it makes it fun...
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Begin Reading Seedfolks

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students are introduced to the book Seedfolks and the concept of community. In this Seedfolks literature study lesson, the first in a unit, the teacher reads the first half of the book and students answer comprehension questions and...
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What Did I Just Read?

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners summarize a chapter from the book, "Sarah Plain and Tall. After reviewing the the formation of a topic sentence, they independently read a chapter from the book. Students write a summary paragraph using the checklist outlined by...
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Here Ye! Here Ye! Read All About It!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore the internet to find articles to read. In this reading comprehension lesson, 4th graders take notes on articles found on the internet. Students use the writing process to summarize the selected articles. 
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Persuasive and Emotive Language Lesson Plan

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students explore persuasive language. In this emotive language lesson, students consider the use of language that incites readers as they participate in reading and writing activities that require them to describe a tourist attraction,...
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Guide Me "Home"

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students find how freedom quilts helped free slaves.  In this American History lesson plan, students read the story Sweet Clara and The Freedom Quilt and discuss the Underground Railroad.  They use their map skills to...

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