Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students read The Scarecrow's Hat, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students...

As brave as a scarecrow, as silly as a book? What will your youngsters compare themselves to? Here is a creative and fun way to explore the world of similes that your class members will definitely enjoy!

Students write a blurb for different audiences. Students encounter different forms and functions of the use of blurbs. Students write an original blurb to share with the class.

In this printing practice worksheet, students practice tracing and writing the word "scarecrow," then color a picture of a scarecrow. Worksheet has links to additional activities.

Create a cross-curricular learning experience around a shared reading of Cynthia Rylant's book Snow. From writing poetry and a singing a song about snow, to creating paper snowflakes and solving math story problems, this resource...

Students design and create scarecrows. They write descriptively about the scarecrow for a classroom scarecrow show.

Students listen to the song "Scarecrow" by Melissa Etheridge and draw what they think the song is about. They discover the song is about a man who was attacked. They again express their feelings about the song through drawing. Finally...

Students write a line by line analysis of a song which they feel expresses a powerful message that can change society for the better. They then present their analysis to the class in an oral report.

In this autumn word vocabulary worksheet, students work with autumn word templates and word leaves. They write their own words on six different shaped leaves. They work with word leaves, color vocabulary word leaves, grade one and two...

For this compound word worksheet, students match 5 sets of words to make compound words. They write the newly formed compound words on lines below the matching activity.

In this identifying point of view 2 instructional activity, 8th graders read 15 passages, identify the narrative perspective (from a list) then write an explanation for their choice.

In this art / literacy instructional activity, students learn to create a two-dimensional "Jiffy Person." Students view a colorful scarecrow "Jiffy Person" as a reference point. This template can be used for units on autobiographical...

In this word recognition worksheet, students trace the words "Fall is Here!," write the words independently, and color the picture of a scarecrow.

Students create descriptive autumn similes and write them on fall-themed paper. They first write the autumn simile, and then arrange the plants around the border of the paper. They use natural plants which must be pressed.

There was an old lady who swallowed some leaves? Little learners read a new version of the old swallow story with a fall twist as they try to answer the big question; Why is that lady swallowing all that weird stuff? The teacher's guide...

Students discover the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary activity, students read The Perfect Nest, listening for 3 pre-selected, tier two vocabulary words. Words are defined by the teacher and students practice...