Students analyze the writing process through the ten lessons of this unit. The expository lessons address topic and detail sentences, paragraph organization and development, note taking, reports and letter writing.

Young scholars examine the importance of responsibility. In this character education lesson, students participate in a group discussion to explore and define responsibility.

In this language arts worksheet, students practice the use of modal verbs "might, could, should, must, can, will" by planning a surprise birthday party. Students make notes in the boxes of all the things that must be done.

Students explore technology by creating a web page on-line. In this digital arts lesson, students identify the structure needed to create a website as well as the content required to keep visitors entertained. Students collaborate in...

In this language arts worksheet, students choose a current event topic and look for newspaper and magazine articles. Students read the articles, highlight key points and important words, take notes and write a summary. Students design a...

Learners investigate writing techniques by analyzing 2 stories written by Edgar Allen Poe.  In this language arts lesson, students choose two Edgar Allen Poe short stories to read and take notes on the setting, theme, characters and...

Young scholars solve 3 riddles given by the teacher and discuss how solving a mystery is like solving a riddle. In this language arts lesson, students watch as the teacher records problems in a detective story. Young scholars record...

Pupils give an oral book report. For this language lesson, students choose their favorite book and take notes to help with their book report. They complete a written and oral report focusing on the setting, main character, supporting...

Ninth graders continue to make their way through "The Odyssey". Using the text, they take notes, write a short informational paper and present it to the class. They answer reading comprehension questions to end the instructional activity.

Students view a film about two families living in San Francisco during the 1960s. They examine clips of the film and take notes on its historical context and discuss what historical information can be received from first-hand...

In this observation worksheet, the children are asked to take note of various objects they see. The students are asked nine questions in regards to various exhibits at the museum.

In this report planning worksheet, students begin a report on a famous black American. Students take notes about their chosen person's early years and adult life.

Young scholars observe names of items on the "Teacher's list of shopping bag items;" taking note that some items are capitalized while others are not. In this capitalization lesson, students encounter book titles, brand names, cities,...

In this reading comprehension activity, students read a selection based on exploration and then respond to 10 short answer questions regarding the piece. Students also take notes as they plan a trip around the world.

Students prepare and deliver book talks. In this Holocaust lesson, students read a book regarding the Holocaust, take notes on it, and give a book talk based on the book. Students respond to the book talks by email.

Students complete a graphic organizer as they watch a video about the roles of dogs in society.  In this social and cultural perspectives of dogs lesson, students view a video and sort information into a graphic organizer. ...

Students define a summary and discuss the elements of writing a summary. In this summary writing instructional activity, students take notes while reading a book and use to write a summary.

Students explore movies. In this literature session, students watch a classic movie and take notes. Students write a review of the movie to include author, setting, characters, summary, and how they felt about the movie and why.

Students compare theme and plot in two short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In this theme and plot analysis lesson, students read Young Goodman Brown and The Minister's Black Veil  as well as take notes about the theme...

Students write a literary analysis for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. In this literary analysis lesson, students review the elements of a literary analysis. Students read the book and take notes for the analysis. Students then write a...

Students read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and complete essay questions for the lesson. In this novel analysis lesson, students read The Hobbit and take notes using the worksheet. Students write an essay for each question as part of a...

Students explore outlines. In this nonfiction comprehension and study skills lesson, students complete a traditional outline for the book Animal Homes by Ann O. Squire following guided instruction as the teacher models gathering...

What will happen in Hatchet by Gary Paulsen? Kids read a series of possible events that will occur in the novel and mark whether they agree or disagree with the probability of each event happening.

Young scholars create brochures about recreational activities along the Mississippi River. Focusing on points of interest, they research attractions and create maps of the surrounding area. Once students write descriptions of their...