Learners read Wordsworth sonnet, "The World is Too Much With Us," and complete reader response criticsm worksheets. They examine the poet's ideas and techniques then write a letter to Mr. Wordsworth and explain how he might feel about...

Students examine and discuss benefits and process of harvesting trees, analyze, compare, and contrast computer-generated depictions of three different types of tree harvesting methods, read Harvesting Trees flier, and answer discussion...

Students become aware of better ways to read and analyze the information provided on OTC labels. This concept is accompanied with the integration of technology, brochures and a Venn Diagram for illustration. They assess medical...

Middle schoolers reflect on the life of Mother Teresa. In this character education lesson, students are introduced to Mother Teresa and how she exemplified caring for others. Middle schoolers read a short biography about her and answer...

Students explore celebrity philanthropy. For this character development lesson, students read an article and discuss Oprah Winfrey's involvement in several charitable organizations.

Students discuss what respect means. In this character education lesson, students read the book Cynthia Ann Parker and discuss the philanthropic acts in the book. Students answer questions about the text on the provided worksheet.

Students identify and explore the resources we use that come from trees.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students sort word cards about resources that come from trees into groups based on the type of resource.

Pupils learn about watershed, as well as the different forms and uses of water. In this water forms lesson, students brainstorm water sources and uses. Pupils read the book Water Dance and discuss water examples. Students complete a...

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students read about the philanthropic works of Oprah Winfrey and her Angel Network. Students discuss issues that are important to them.

Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students research the tzedakah model as they read and discuss the book of Ruth in the Bible and consider the charitable acts of Boaz. Students also discuss...

Students explore fair play. In this character education lesson, students examine being fair in decision-making as they participate in role plays and read The Zax.

Learners examine the state of family life and parenting. In this reading skills lesson, students complete a jigsaw reading activity (the reading material is not included) regarding the state of parenting today. Learners discuss the...

Students use their listening skills to hold up signs every time they hear specific words in the story Moira's Birthday. In this listening skills lesson plan, students have to pay close attention to listen for key words.

Students interpret scenes from a novel they are reading. In this literature lesson, students select scenes from The Stone Cutter to perform for their classmates. Students should attempt to recreate the emotions that think the...

Ninth graders examine an issue in a school in Britain. In this ELL instructional activity, 9th graders read an article and answer reading comprehension questions.  Students write a short story using key words from the article.

Learners are introduced to similes and read various examples. Then students write their own similes to describe themselves and share them with the rest of the class.

First graders complete a unit of lessons on school and how schools have changed. They read a Laura Ingalls Wilder excerpt, view and discuss a Norman Rockwell painting, conduct an interview, construct a school map, and create an ABC book...

Learners read poems by Shel Silverstein about planets and outer space. As a class, they compare and contrast his descriptions to actual facts which have been discovered through explorations. They write a description of an outer space...

Students read through the text, and discuss the main points. They discuss the commonality of the digraph/th/. Students highligt any text with 'th'word where they see it. They identify the words. Students discuss the different sounds on...

In this research worksheet, students read about how to organize themselves when doing research. They read about a student who had a topic to research but had difficulty coming up with books about his topic. Students suggest ways to...

Students read the book The Math Curse by Jon Scieszka and study geometry. For this geometry lesson, students identify geometric shapes and their properties. Students create a geo-critter.

Students discover the art of writing letters. In this writing lesson, students read letters written by President Harry Truman and then write a series of their own letters that would give insight into the times in which they live.

Students define trust. In this social skills lesson, students read The Other Side and interact with their classmates to define what trust is.

Students examine acts of kindness. In this service learning lesson plan, students read Miss Tizzy and uncover the good deeds that take place in the story. Students participate in activities that enable them to reflect on the lesson plan.