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Jason and the Argonauts crossword
In this Jason and the Argonauts activity, students fill in a crossword that deals with the mythical story of Jason and the Argonauts. Students fill in 47 clues for the crossword.
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Core Book Guide for The Upstairs Room
Students read "The Upstairs Room" and participate in literature analysis regarding justice. In this Holocaust Literature lesson plan, students read a short story and discuss critical thinking questions. Students write journal entries and...
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Comparing African, American, and European Folktales
Students find compare an African, Native American, and European folktale. In this folktale lesson, students listen to three different folktales before finding the similarities and differences in them. They complete a worksheet of...
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Reading: The Ancient Olympic Games
In this reading for information worksheet, students read a one page text about the ancient Olympic games. Students answer 9 true and false questions.
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Definition Practice
In this definition worksheet, students match the definition in column b with the words in column a. Students match 12 definitions to their words.
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The Power of One
Students read stories about people making differences in the world and specifically the hunger plight. In this making a difference lesson, students read stories about people who impacted people and the plight of hunger. Students then...
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A Different Kind of Rock Star
Students examine the mysteries of Mars. In this scientific comprehension instructional activity, students read a USA Today article and discuss questions about Mars. To conclude the instructional activity, students engage in a Rorshach...
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Reading Vocabulary Definition Test
In this vocabulary worksheet, students write the words that are defined by their teacher and write sentences with words. Students identify 28 words and write 4 sentences.
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Robert Smalls: Warrior and Peacemaker
Students research the events that led to the Civil War and the Reconstruction. In this Civil War history instructional activity, students study images of Robert Smalls and research his role in the Civil War. Students review the South...
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I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Students read and complete literary analysis activities for Maya Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In this literary analysis lesson, students complete reading check questions, vocabulary sentences, and chapter reviews for...
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One Word Substitution 32
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 10 vocabulary terms in the word bank to the appropriate definitions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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SAT Reading Comprehension Practice Test 06
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read an excerpt from an article and answer 12 questions. Students have 15 minutes to answer 12 questions.
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Reading Comprehension Review for Grade 5
In this reading comprehension review for grade 5 worksheet, 5th graders read 4 passages and answer 25 multiple choice questions in standardized test format.
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Stephen Crane - Surrealism and the Antihero
Learners analyze the work of Stephen Crane as a lesson on surrealism and an antihero. For this surrealism lesson, students complete discuss activities for the topic. Learners then analyze Crane's poetry, his use of surrealism, and the...
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Mesearch: A Reason for Research
Students complete a research activity about themselves. They access an article on brainstorming and identifying personality traits. Students brainstorm about their personality traits and view a related PowerPoint. Students create their...
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Cultural Comparisons Interview
Students interview a family member and give an oral report. In this oral history lesson, students create interview questions relevant to an American historical period. Students interview a family member and present an oral report to the...
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Science Fiction
Students write a science fiction story. In this science fiction lesson, students read selections of science fiction and compare them to supernatural stories from the Bible. Students identify themes and discuss elements that are common...
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Greek mythology (characteristics and features)
Students recognize the features and characteristics of myths, the role myths played in Greek culture, and choose a writing project. In this Greek mythology lesson, students are introduced to Greek mythology and work in cooperative...
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Focusing Event
Fifth graders read Swiss Family Robinson and respond to a survival scenario. In this focusing event lesson, 5th graders reflect on what they would do during a situation that required them to make a choice. Students share individually...
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Novel Lesson 5
Students take a closer look at the horrors of war. In this Vietnam lesson, students read Fallen Angels by Walter Dean Myers, participate in literature circle discussion about the novel, and complete a final project based on the themes of...
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Hooway for Wodney Wat
Learners examine speech difficulties by reading a children's book in class. In this children's literature lesson, students read the story Hooway for Wodney the Wat, and analyze the characters, story and the bullying that takes place....
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A or An
In this a or an worksheet, students put a or an in front of other words. Students put a or an in front of 45 words or phrases.
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Southern Puritanism and Tennessee Williams
Students write an essay comparing Arthur Mille's The Crucible and one of Tennessee Williams' plays. For this Tennessee Williams lesson, students discuss the influence of Puritanism on modern American drama. Lesson includes a vocabulary...
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The Highwayman Questions
In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 5 short answer and essay questions based on the poem "The Highwayman."