Energize biologists with colorful images in an activity that captivates the imagination while demystifying the subject of cellular respiration. Participants build comprehension skills and access core content knowledge by analyzing text...

A brief comparison of human teeth versus animal teeth sets the stage for two worksheets. Scholars match a picture of a tooth-filled mouth to the animal to which it belongs and coloring pages featuring a different animal and informative...

Students describe the anatomy and physiology of a selected organ. They identify the major artery and vein that delivers blood to and from the selected organ and construct an accurate scaled 3D model of a selected organ.

In this interesting outlining lesson, 5th graders create a house using materials in a shoe box based on an outline they are given. First, students discuss how one can find a main idea, supporting paragraphs, and facts within paragraphs...

Students explore the characteristics of a non-fiction text. In this comprehension lesson plan, students are led on a guided tour of each text and identify the features of a non-fiction text. Students continue to practice locating...

Students prewrite a story using graphic organizers. In this prewriting lesson plan, students create a story map before they start their writing.

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

Second graders create their own writing pieces. In this narrative lesson, 2nd graders use a graphic organizer to come up with ideas and details. They practice writing topic sentences.

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...

Third graders discuss the advantages of using various graphic organizers including Venn Diagrams and T-charts. They use the organizers to compare and contrast different versions of classic mythological stories.

Eighth graders choose topics of interest, and select books from the library about them. They utilize a worksheet embedded in the text which has the students rate the text they've read based on it's "believability factor." An interesting...

Tenth graders identify certain literary elements such as conflict, and exposition within the text of a variety of studenT books. Aspects of literary elements such as theme, and allusion are explored in this lesson.

Students identify with and interpret the role of organized crime in the development of one of America's most vibrant cities. Then they look into the city's establishment and development, follow the role of organized crime in its...

Third graders practice identifying the main idea and supporting details when reading informational text. They read text related to waterfalls and practice note taking skills to identify critical details. Students use their notes to...

For this double entry journal worksheet, students take notes in selected classes using this blank graphic organizer that includes a space for passages from text and connections to they make.

In this factual text worksheet, 6th graders read a bottle label for a delicious tasting tonic for optimal health. Students must read the factual text and answer the six reading comprehension questions that follow.

Learners explore visualizing stories by completing a graphic organizer. For this reading strategy lesson, students read the story Pecos Bill by Steven Kellog and identify the setting, main characters and their interpretations. Learners...

Students complete a multi-lesson plan unit using research to create their own book about an animal of their choice. After discussing the elements of non-fiction texts, they use internet research to explore an animal of interest to them....

Identify symbols within text and explain what they mean. Sixth graders examine Home of the Brave and identify recurring pictures in the text and discuss what they mean. They then choose a symbol from the text and explain what it...

In this comprehension of text worksheet, students read a short excerpt from chapter seven entitled, She made me go. and answer three comprehension questions. Students then split into two groups to debate one side or the other on an...

It's all about the details found in the text, when children attempt to describe the main character from the story, Burnt Toast on Davenport Street. They first discuss the process by which one would go about using textual...

Third graders conduct research. In this conducting research instructional activity, 3rd graders discuss the importance of nonfiction text in providing factual information. Students write questions about an assigned topic and research...

Young scholars explore cubing as a graphic organizer to better explain the key concepts of the Civil Rights Movement and take positions on key concepts regarding the Movement.

Second graders predict and graph data based on the color of jelly beans they think are in a handful. In this prediction lesson plan, 2nd graders will predict how many of each color jellybean are in a handful. Then they graph these...