EdHelper
George Washington's Socks by Elvira Woodruff
A solid, straightforward book report form is an excellent addition to your literature unit. Class members note the main characters, point of view, plot elements, and other important details from a story, adding their favorite part...
Novelinks
Tuck Everlasting: Directed Reading Thinking Activity
Encourage close reading for young learners with a lesson based on Natalie Babbitt's Tuck Everlasting. The first part of the resource guides readers through a Directed Reading Thinking Activity (DRTA), prompting them to make...
Seussville
What Can Your Class Do?
Inspire scholars to do their part for planet Earth with a read-aloud of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax, and variety of activities designed to boost the environmental activist in us all. Activities include writing poems about the Earth,...
University of North Carolina
Summary: Using it Wisely
Sometimes summarizing keeps a writer from going deeper into their analysis—don't fall into that trap. Learn the difference between summarizing and analyzing using an insightful resource. Focusing on introductions, the lesson shares...
Lafayette Parrish School System
Teaching Tone and Mood
Tone and Mood are not synonymous! Introduce young readers to these literary devices with a series of exercises that not only point out the significant differences between the terms but also shows them how to identify both the tone and...
Curated OER
Getting acquainted with a librarian and the research process
Middle schoolers brainstorm ideas about a librarian and their responsiblities and abilities to assist them then they complete an assignment tracking form in class. They record and reflect on information seeking activity then discuss...
Curated OER
Grammar and Writing: Writing Process and Action Verbs
Students review and revise their writing from a portfolio created during a thematic unit. In this writing activity, students working in pairs examine and revise written pieces using action verbs. They add at least 10 action verbs to each...
Curated OER
The Art of Paraphrasing
Tenth graders participate in an activity in which they practice paraphrasing sections of primary and secondary documents. They are to share their paraphrasing with the class to help with their confidence speaking in front of a group.
Curated OER
Environment As Art
Students create an idea for environmental artwork for installation somewhere on school property.
Curated OER
Creating a Title Page, Organizing, and Writing the Research Paper
Students create a title page, organize information, and write the introductory paragraph to a research paper. In this research writing lesson, students discuss the elements of the title page and outline, then write one of their...
Curated OER
Review Steps in the Writing Process and Explore a Poem
Young scholars practice their persuasive writing skills. In this writing process lesson, students write essays that meet the requirements of the included text element worksheets and analyze poetry of their choosing.
Curated OER
The Editing Process
Students edit and critique essays. In this editing and critiquing lesson, students examine a sample essay and edit it. Students read the essay aloud to determine the areas that need to be revised. Students then write their own essay for...
Pennsylvania Department of Education
Speaking Skills
Students listen to The Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle and use a teacher created puppet for a listening activity. In this Hungry Caterpillar lesson, students recall the order of events in the story with the puppet and cards of the...
Curated OER
The Canterbury Tales Study Questions & Essay Topics
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales. Students may check some of their answers online.
Spark Notes
Long Day's Journey into Night by Eugene O'Neill: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Eugene O'Neill's "Long Day's Journey into Night." Students may check some of their answers online.
Curated OER
Lord Jim Study Questions
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Joseph Conrad's Lord Jim. Students may check some of their answers online.
Spark Notes
The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring. Students may check some of their answers online.
Spark Notes
Macbeth by William Shakespeare: Study Guide - Mini Essays
For this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Shakespeare's Macbeth. Students may check some of their answers online.
Spark Notes
Maggie: A Girl of the Streets by Stephen Crane: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 4 short answer and essay questions about Stephen Crane's Maggie: A Girl of the Streets. Students may check some of their answers online.
Spark Notes
Mansfeld Park by Jane Austen: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Jane Austen's Mansfield Park. Students may check some of their answers online.
Spark Notes
The Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullers: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature activity, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Carson McCullers's The Member of the Wedding. Students may check some of their answers online.
Spark Notes
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature instructional activity, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Frank Kafka's The Metamorphosis. Students may check some of their answers online.
Spark Notes
Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature activity, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Salmon Rushdie's Midnight's Children. Students may check some of their answers online.
Spark Notes
A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature instructional activity, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Students may check some of their answers online.