How have Russian politics affected countries on a global stage? The discussion of the Russian Revolution and World War I begins with an analysis of primary resource letters. Learners finish with a project where they create a timeline of...

Here’s a must-have resource for anyone using The Grapes of Wrath. Everything from guiding questions to background information, from photographs to documentary films, from activities to assessments is included in a richly detailed packet...

Students research various formats for writing thank you letters in resource books and through a provided Internet site. They use these resources to write a thank you letter to a recent outside speaker who visited their class.

Students write a persuasive letter. In this philanthropy activity, students write about what they would do if they had a million dollars. They discuss worthwhile community causes they could donate money to. Students also research...

In this getting to know you worksheet, students follow the directions to create bubble letters for their names and then fill each letter with information about themselves.

Students examine the parts of a letter and a written invitation. They write letters inviting family members to a classroom celebration.

Fifth graders listen to a read aloud of Patricia Polacco's, Thank You, Mr. Falker! students examine the use of voice in the book, discuss the writing and theme ideas. They write a thank you not to their hero.

Students discuss animal adoption and pet care. In this pet lesson, students listen to the story Before You Were Mine by Maribeth Boelts. They discuss animals body language, feelings, and how to best car for them. 

Seventh graders word process business letters using proper tab settings, spell checking, grammar and punctuation. They use the Internet to search for names and addresses.

First graders address an envelope, write a letter, and perform the duties of the postal worker in a classroom post office.

Young scholars write a friendly letter to an Alien Pen Pal including details about the planet Earth.

Third graders explore communications by utilizing technology. For this e-mail writing lesson, 3rd graders identify important elements to include when writing an e-mail based on whether it's to a friend, colleague or employer. Students...

Students write a persuasive letter and create a poster about pollution and conservation. In this pollution and conservation lesson plan, students learn how humans are the number 1 cause of pollution.

Students compose a thank you letter and a time line about the history of wheat. For this wheat lesson plan, students learn and discuss the origin of wheat, and the differences between einkorn, emmer, and wheat.

In this Language Arts worksheet, students complete a table about letters. Students include information such as what the letter is for and why it was written.

Third graders recognize that some words have silent letters. For this spelling lesson, 3rd graders write words with silent letters dictated by the teacher. Students work in groups to arrange the words by their silent letters.

Eighth graders spell double-letter words.  In this spelling lesson, 8th graders practice pronouncing words that contain double consonants.  Students examine words with one or more sets of double letters, and discuss the proper...

Guide your pupils through the process of creating a free e-mail account on Gaggle.net. Once the accounts are established, class members contact authors and practice letter writing techniques. This instructional activity includes resource...

Students practice spelling words with double letters. In this spelling lesson, students read a rhyme chorally and identify the words with double letters. Students complete a instant activity worksheet to practice spelling their words...

In this primary source analysis worksheet, students analyze historical letters of their choosing and respond to 15 analysis questions about the letters.

Students examine letters that US service people wrote to their family and friends while they served in Vietnam. They examine the daily hardships and the role of medical personnel and helicopters. They write letters in response to those...

Learners research child labor using Internet resources. They present the information in a creative writing piece and post it on Chalkboard.

In this grade 5 reading informational passages worksheet, students read several passages and answer a set of comprehension questions for each. Answers are included.

In this language arts worksheet, students learn to form examples of lower case letters of the alphabet. Students write each letter under the sample in an unlined oval.