Scholars practice blending syllables by playing a matching game. Pairs flip two cards and blend syllables; if they create a word, the player writes it on a worksheet; if not, the cards return to the collection.

Upper graders listen to the blues. They discuss blues scale, read a description of the blues, and work together to write an original piece. A lesson like this ties into American history and African-American musical contributions very...

Young writers compose an opinion piece that details who they feel is worth more than gold.

Through grand conversation, help scholars identify issues that harm the Earth and find solutions on how to solve them. After voting—on what your class deems the most important problem—stretch writing muscles with a problem-solution...

In these word patterns worksheets, students complete the words that contain the letter O by writing the missing letter for the word on the provided lines. Students write the words boat, rock, frog, boil, coke, cold, zoo, food, book,...

In this number patterns activity, students write the next 3 terms in sets of sequential patterns. A website reference for additional resources and an answer key are provided.

In this number patterns learning exercise, students write the next three terms in a set of sequential patterns. A website reference for additional resources and answer key are provided.

In this patterning worksheet, 1st graders write the patterns in terms of A and B and in terms of 1 and 2. They see a pattern of birds and cats, and stars and rectangles.

Learners explore two- and three-dimensional shapes.  In this very busy spider lesson plan, students read the story and then create a spider web pattern of their own. The webs must use a symmetrical pattern.  Additional...

In this number patterns learning exercise, students fill in the next 3 terms in number patterns to complete. An answer key and reference website for additional resources are given.

In this number patterns worksheet, students complete patterns by filling in the next 3 numbers in a sequence. An answer key and reference website for additional resources are given.

In these word patterns worksheets, students identify the word pattern in the various examples and write the word several times for the following word patterns: ab, ack, ad, ag, ail, ake, ale, all, am, an, and, ap, ape, ar, are, ast, at,...

Students use pattern blocks to create a figure that is described to them and establish a pattern based on the description of the geometric figure. In this pattern blocks lesson plan, students fill out shape and fraction worksheets.

In these word pattern worksheets, students practice writing words that contain the following patterns: ice, ick, ide, ig, ight, ill, ime, in, ine, ing, ink, ip, ish, and it.

Students identify patterns in equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students write equations of problems with recurring patterns. They relate and model real life situation using functions.

Pupils investigate patters for area and perimeter. In this Algebra I/Geometry lesson, students explore two different patterns as they write a formula for the nth term of each pattern. Pupils graph their results and determine if the...

In these word families worksheets, students complete the words that all contain the letter U. Students write the words several times on the provided lines.

Learners investigate pattern books. In this literature lesson, students read the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? and use echo and choral reading strategies. Learners identify the pattern in the text and write about the...

In this continuing the pattern worksheet, students observe patterns, write the numbers, draw the next picture, and identify sequence as a repeating pattern or a growing pattern. Students write four answers.

In this patterns in sale prices instructional activity, 1st graders look for a pattern in the sales prices listed on 5 lines and write the price for the final sale on each line on the lines provided. Students make their own pattern of...

In this finding a pattern using a table worksheet, students write what they know and need to find out, make a table to show a pattern, and solve the pattern sequence. Students write nine answers.

In this number patterns worksheet, 2nd graders write in 16 missing numbers in a number grid and then fill in 4 blanks to complete 4 statements relating to the number grid.

In this writing learning exercise, students explore and discover a variety of ways to help make writing more interesting and creative.

Students articulate their prior knowledge concerning the purposes of journal writing. They explore what function journal writing has fulfilled for various cultures and peoples. Students read and analyze various journal entries by famous...