Curated OER
Allen's Dilemma
Pupils read, discuss and act out an actual case study dealing with a juvenile crime. They complete discussion questions associated with case study.
Curated OER
Book Buddies
Students read a book and share a book review with an e-mail book buddy once a month. They word process the review, copy and paste into the e-mail for sharing.
Curated OER
Michigan Fun Facts
Fourth graders work with a partner to plan, rese,a rch design and publish a
slide show that depicts the most important or interesting facts they
have learned about Michigan. They are given the choice of working in
one of the seven...
Curated OER
Elements of a Short Story
Students read a short story, The Tell-Tale Heart and create a story map identifying the elements of a short story included in the selection. Students complete an Accelerated Reader test on the selection.
Curated OER
Introduction to Mediation
Students are introduced to the use of mediation in court cases. In groups, they identify the different scenerios that could mediation could be used and discuss other alternatives to a solution. They practice mediating various situations...
Curated OER
Nanaotechnology: Small Science, BIG DEAL!
Students read an article that introduces them to the science and applications of nanotechnology. They discuss the the everyday examples of how nanotechnology is and can be used. In small groups, they observe and make inferences about...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Writing a Short Story With Well Developed Conflict and Resolution
A learning module that teaches students about writing a short story in six mini-lessons: Introduction, Understanding the Essence, Getting an Idea, Structuring Plot, Building Conflict, and Outlining Your Own Story.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway:writing an Engaging Short Story Well Developed Conflict/resolution
Write a short story with a well-developed conflict and resolution.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Real World Conflict Resolution
A unit plan that uses short stories, graphic organizers, and journal writing to get learners to think about conflict resolution. Uses "Abd al-Rahmen Ibrahima" by Walter Dean Myers, Maya Angelou's "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," and...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Have You Made Your New Year's Resolution?
By using the children's book, Squirrel's New Year's Resolution, as an example, students learn to write responses to the story and explain their own resolutions for the year. Site requires registration, but it is free.
PBS
Pbs Teachers:what I Want My Words to Do to You: Using Writing to Resolve Conflic
Use writing as a conflict resolution strategy and re-writing as a way to improve writing skills. Learn to respectfully critique another's writing and consider situations from a variety of perspectives.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Showing How to Deal With Anger
Molly Bang's book, When Sophie Get's Angry-Really, Really Angry, provides learners with positive ways of dealing with anger. When students explore their own methods of dealing with anger and then talk and write about new ways of...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Writing a Short Story With Well Developed Conflict and Resolution
Write a short story with a well-developed conflict and resolution.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Colonial Williamsburg: Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions
Original text of the four resolutions proposed by Patrick Henry and adopted by the House of Burgesses. Although five resolutions were originally accepted, only four resolutions were finally adopted.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Resolving Conflicts
Activities, writing prompts, and discussion questions all focused on teaching children about conflict resolution.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Character, Conflict, Resolution, Setting
This interactive activity allows young scholars to study and analyze the text concepts of character, conflict, resolution, and setting in a "Broadcast news," format.
Scholastic
Scholastic: 31 Writing Prompts for the New Year
These 31 new year writing prompts will inspire your students to reflect on the past year, set realistic goals and resolutions, and look ahead to a bright future to make 2022 even more successful!
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NWT Literacy Council
Nwt Literacy Council: Writing Well: Adult Writing Contest [Pdf]
A poem, an essay and a story written by First Nations northerners are the winning entries in this adult writing contest held in Fort Resolution in the Northwest Territories. The essay talks of how a low literacy level affects one's health.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume 2
Read the full text of volume two of "The Writings of Abraham Lincoln". This anthology combines speeches, resolutions, and letters written by Abraham Lincoln.
Live Wire Media
Good Character: Preventing Conflicts & Violence
Learn how conflicts arise, how to prevent conflicts, and how emotions and attitudes affect conflicts. Also, learn how to speak out against violence with the help of the discussion questions, activity ideas, and writing prompts provided...
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Creative Activities
Channel your creativity with these writing activities.
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Cultural Characters [Pdf]
In this lesson, students use photos that relate to a social studies concept (i.e., country of study, historical person, natural disaster, geographical landmark, religion, or governmental strife) as a springboard to write a first-person...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Using Picture Books to Teach Plot Development and Confict Res.
Students read picture books to explore the concepts of plot development and conflict resolution. They first learn about the connections between reading and writing, and then revise their own writing. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.4
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Conflict Map
This graphic organizer focuses on conflict: identifying the conflict, listing possible resolutions, and determining the cause of the conflict. It can be used as a reading tool, a writing organizer, or solving a real-life conflict.