+
Organizer
Curated OER

Men and Women of the Revolution Interview Sheet- Magic Tree House Series

For Students 4th - 6th
In this men and women of the American Revolution interview worksheet, students work with a partner to prepare five questions that will be used for mock interviews. They write the questions, and discuss possible answers before recording...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

I Am What I Think I Am!

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students study conative and cognitive strengths through characters in literature. In this conative and cognitive strength lesson, students read about a favorite character or historical person. They make a chart of the difficulties the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

There Was an Old Lady. . .

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students alter a familiar short poem or song with synonyms and antonyms. In this synonym and antonym lesson, students replace the synonyms or antonyms in the text and discuss the changes in meaning. Students share their words.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adventures in Alice

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students create a haiku and illustrate it on the computer. In this haiku lesson plan, students review the history of the haiku while they are outside and then write their own. Students then use a computer program to illustrate their poem.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Let's Make Stew!

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students investigate how to create a vegetable garden and complete related activities. In this vegetable garden lesson, students receive agriculture notebooks to complete vocabulary for the gardening lesson. Students read 'Still-Life...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Greek mythology (characteristics and features)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students recognize the features and characteristics of myths, the role myths played in Greek culture, and choose a writing project.  For this Greek mythology lesson, students are introduced to Greek mythology and work in cooperative...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Different Genres In Literature

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders view different genres of literature and identify which genre is being presented to them. In this genres lesson plan, 3rd graders choose from fiction, non fiction, and a poem.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Create A Genre Crossword Puzzle

For Students 8th
In this create a genre crossword puzzle instructional activity, 8th graders make a puzzle on the grid provided, using 21 terms, then create clues for each term using a definition or an example;  grading rubric included.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Apply Post-Reading Skills and Discuss Persuasive Text

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students put their reading comprehension skills to practice. In this interpreting text instructional activity, students read "Chief Red Jacket's Reply," and then respond to questions that require them to reason, infer, and analyze the...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cooperative Jigsaw Expert Report of Fables

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Pupils research literary elements of fables. In this literature instructional activity, students analyze literary elements of fables. Pupils work collaboratively using a jigsaw strategy to analyze literary elements.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Leapin' Landmarks: Locating 10 Man-made Landmarks Around the World

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders label continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges on maps and use the maps to write an informational report about landmarks. In this landmarks lesson plan, 3rd graders write about 1 major landmark.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Alliteration

For Teachers 4th
In this alliteration worksheet, 4th graders write alliterations with their first names, find rhyming patterns in poems, and more. Students complete 4 activities.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

What Genre Am I?

For Teachers 1st
First graders differentiate between different pieces of literary genres by participating in a hands-on activity. This includes a student assessment sheet.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Give Credit to Sources

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice referencing material. For this giving credit to sources lesson, 3rd graders explore ownership of words and images by drawing and labeling a picture then problem solving how to identify the author. 
+
Unit Plan
Curated OER

The Four Seasons with "Charlotte's Web"

For Teachers 2nd
Students explore the characters and plot of the story, "Charlotte's Web" through the twenty-two lessons of this unit. Characters, facts, and details of the story are recalled and discussed and form the basis of several activities in this...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Words to Warm the Winter: Characters Count!

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders take part in a mini-lesson on characterization, discuss roles for Literary Circles and meet for the first true session of their Literary Circles.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Identify Virginia Native Animals

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Young scholars practice using an online encyclopedia to research native animals to Virginia. Using the information from the encyclopedia, they identify the main and supporting ideas. They share their information with the class using...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How the Environment Effects our Feelings

For Teachers 1st
First graders compare images and discuss their feelings created by an artist's work. They explore the correlation between experiencing feelings in art and literature and feelings caused by changes in weather.
+
Worksheet
Curated OER

Reading Response Log

For Students 5th
In this reading strategy activity, 5th graders choose a reading strategy to respond to what they previously read. Students use the sentence starters to help them complete the activity.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A View of Yourself Through Famous Writers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners research famous quotes and discover one that describes themselves. They consider topics such as family and hobbies that will help others understand them. They present their information to the class.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Language Arts Vocabulary Database

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students read a selection and identify the vocabulary words for the current week. Individually, they use the words to write in complete sentences and put the words into a database. They also practice their typing skills and must keep...
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comprehension Game for Guided Reading

For Teachers K - 1st
Students play reading comprehension games. In this guided reading lesson plan, students play a comprehension game made by the teacher. Students may play the game before or after reading the story. 
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Post Office Stamps

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils research and analyze how communication has changed over time. They chart communication developments on a timeline, and create commemorative stamps depicting forms of communication.
+
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pizzeria (reading Encouragement)

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students create a pizzeria atmosphere in the classroom with Italian music, pizza menus and checkered table cloths. They compare their different tastes in pizza toppings to different tastes in reading. Then they use a reading menu to...

Other popular searches