+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Attitude and Interest Survey

For Students 7th - 12th
Are you about to launch into one of William Shakespeare's plays or a collection of his sonnets? If you doubt your class has read much Shakespeare, have them complete this attitude and interest survey. A lot of preconceived notions swirl...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

READING INTERESTS SURVEY

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this reading interests worksheet, students are asked to write short essay answers to questions such as: What type of books do you like to read? Who is your favorite author / why? What was the last book you read? Did you like it?...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

International Day of Peace

For Students 5th - 10th
To recognize the International Day of Peace, pupils complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill-in-the-blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling sequencing, scrambled sentences, asking questions, take a...
+
Lesson Planet Article
1
1
Curated OER

Differentiating by Interests

For Teachers 1st - 6th
There are many ways teachers can differentiate lessons to link into student interests.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Customer Service Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Customer Service Day lesson plan, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, unscramble the words, sequencing, unscramble the...
+
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Surveying Salinger with Dialogue and Disillusionment

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Find creative ways to teach Salinger's stories by focusing on dialogue, cultural context, and characterization.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Students Information And Interest Survey

For Students 5th - 6th
In this personal information instructional activity, students fill out this form to give details about their personal history, prior experiences and preferences. This could be used for information gathering or as an icebreaker activity.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Career Education for Early Elementary Grades

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
It's never too early to connect children with the real world meaning of their work. A series of four one-hour sessions, plus a field trip, make up this unit on college and career readiness for first and second graders. After viewing a...
+
Lesson Plan
K20 LEARN

To Be or Not to Be? That’s a Career Question! College and Career Readiness

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Tell your class members Que sera might be if they complete a survey of their interests, examine a list of careers that address these interests, research these careers, and develop an action plan that will help them progress toward their...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

National Dictionary Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this National Dictionary Day activity, students complete activities including reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions, take...
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Freedom of Information Day

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Freedom of Information Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling sequencing, scrambled sentences, asking questions,...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Career Interest Record Update

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders complete a Career Interest Record and compare it to their record from the previous year to see how they have changed.
+
Activity
US Department of Commerce

The Census Questionnaire: Then and Now

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
As the United States has changed, so has the census! While required by the Constitution, the questions the government asks to allot representation and federal funding has developed over time. Using images of previous censuses, young...
+
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Interactive Reading Project

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students discuss books they are reading during the semester through e-mail with other students. They complete a reading interest survey, e-mail their partner weekly, and read and suggest six novels by the end of the semester.
+
Handout
ProCon

Tablets vs. Textbooks

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Learners decide if tablets should replace textbooks in K-12 schools. They watch four pro and con videos and discover the history of the tablets-versus-textbooks debate. As a bonus, the resource allows them to submit their own comments...
+
Handout
ProCon

Prescription Drug Ads

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Bayer Pharmaceuticals sold heroin as a cough medicine in the 1900s ... who knew? Scholars discover this, and other interesting facts, when they use the resource to prepare for a class discussion or debate. They browse videos, readers'...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Roller Coasters: They're Fun, But Are They Safe?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers survey people to find out what roller coasters they like, conduct Internet research to find information on dangers in amusement parks, contact experts on subject, and write feature that shows pros and cons of coasters.
+
Lesson Plan
Prestwick House

Vocabulary in Context: Wilderness Survival

For Teachers 7th - 8th Standards
Do you have what it takes to survive in the wilderness? A high-interest reading passage offers practical advice while incorporating vocabulary practice. Follow-up worksheets focus on skills such as defining words, making inferences, and...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Louisiana's Land Down Under - The World of Kate Chopin's The Awakening.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Visit 19th century Grand Isle, Cheniere Caminada, and New Orleans! Meet the inhabitants, learn about their history and culture, and view landmarks and industries! After reading Kate Chopin’s The Awakening, class groups research the...
+
Interactive
Curated OER

Student Opinion: Should Couples Live Together Before Marriage?

For Students 9th - 12th
Bring nonfiction into the classroom with this high-interest op-ed piece from the New York Times about love, marriage, and relationships in the 21st century. Pupils read a short article on the topic of cohabitation and offer their own...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mississippi Trial, 1955: Anticipation Guide

For Teachers 7th - 9th
As an introductory activity to Mississippi Trial, 1955, class members use color-coded dots to respond anonymously to a series of statements about prejudice and responsibility to their fellow-man that are posted about the room. The...
+
Study Guide
Reed Novel Studies

The Lemonade War: Novel Study

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Sibling rivalry or all-out war? The Lemonade War tells the story of a brother and sister who begin a competition selling lemonade. Scholars read to find out who will win. The resource includes vocabulary words, comprehension questions,...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introductions

For Teachers 6th - Higher Ed
Students introduce themselves to the teacher and the class by completing a variety of surveys, interest inventories and questionnaires. They interview several others and then introuduce one of the people they inerviewed to the rest of...
+
Lesson Plan
1
1
British Council

Family Footprint

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Working in small groups, pupils design a questionnaire to survey classmates about their carbon footprints. Then, after discussing the activity with group members, they share with the class an interesting fact they learned. 

Other popular searches