Learners conduct research with the purpose of writing a report about the Titanic. They use a variety of resources. The students produce a written document that has plenty of documented information. They also compare the information that...

Students input autobiographical information to apply in a Diamante' poem that utilizes the different parts of speech. Students interact with each other sharing their autobiographical information completed on the database created....

Students explore the role that architects play in rebuilding communities after natural disasters. They investigate the aftermath of the 1906 California earthquake and fires, and current day efforts to rebuild communities after natural...

Third graders examine how finding the main ideas and summarizing increases their reading comprehension. They read "The Sea in Danger" while applying the six rules of summarization in a modeled lesson. Next, working in small groups, they...

After examining a map from 1803 and 2003, they explore how to become map readers. They describe what they see on the map from 1803 and compare the information to the map from 2003. Learners create their own map of the neighborhood that...

Students relate the location and the function of individual skeletal parts. Students identify and discuss skeletal differences between species. Students identify and define related terminology. Students individually complete a written...

Learners view "Inkheart: Speak Your Mind" by Cornelia Funke. They read several letters to the editor of a local newspaper and underline the 'opinion' portions of the letters. They discover how a literary selection can expand personal...

Fifth graders investigate the origins of foods they eat while they consider social justice issues. In this food sources lesson plan, 5th graders play a game and then research food distribution, food security, and hunger in the world...

In these reading comprehension worksheets, 5th graders read the story 'The Princess and the Pea.' Students then answer 5 reading comprehension questions about the passage.

Collaborate to create a visual version of a poem using video. Before class, choose a poem to pick apart. Read it aloud and then analyze it in detail as a class. Assign a line or short section to each student to expand upon using a...

Students create a haiku and illustrate it on the computer. In this haiku lesson plan, students review the history of the haiku while they are outside and then write their own. Students then use a computer program to illustrate their poem.

Students discover how to create electronic graphic organizers. In this Civil War lesson, students present their thoughts regarding slavery in the United States as the war began. Students use Inspiration software and follow the provided...

In this 4th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice activity, students listen to a story read to them by the facilitator and respond to questions regarding it. Students also respond to an open-ended essay...

In this grade 4 language arts test book 3 learning exercise, 4th graders read a passage and answer 2 questions by writing a paragraph using supporting details. 

For this grade 6 reading and writing worksheet, students complete an assessment. Students read the poems and essays about the Gold Rush and complete the essay questions on the lines provided.

For this language arts testing worksheet, 3rd graders complete 34 questions, reading passages and then writing relating to passages as instructed.

In this NY state English/Language Arts testing worksheet, 6th graders complete 30 questions, reading passages and completing the exercises after each passage.

In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students read selections and respond to open-ended questions regarding the pieces. Students also respond to 1 essay question.

In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students listen to an article and answer reading comprehension questions.  Students compose an essay using information from the article.

In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test worksheet, learners listen to an article twice while taking notes.  Students then answer reading comprehension questions and write an essay using details and examples...

Students summarize information from their research on to note-cards. In this technical writing instructional activity students examine examples of note-cards that contain main ideas from research previously conducted.  They will...

Second graders investigate historic Americans by researching George Washington Carver. In this famous American biography lesson, 2nd graders complete graphic organizers about George Washington Carver's life while researching the...

Pupils examine media messages. In this media awareness instructional activity, students analyze online messages about heroism as they complete a jigsaw reading activity.

Students research literary elements of fables. In this literature lesson, students analyze literary elements of fables. Students work collaboratively using a jigsaw strategy to analyze literary elements.