Childrens Literature Lesson Plans

Practice grade-level reading comprehension with this lesson, in which middle schoolers read different examples of Native American literature. They discover different cultures while examining their own, and answer questions related to the readings. Use this lesson in your American Literature unit, or as a way to assess reading comprehension.

Students explore African American culture by reading children's poetry. In this cultural heritage lesson, students read the book The Palm of My Heart which features poetry by an assortment of young African American boys and girls. Students define several vocabulary terms from the book and answer study questions based on the poems and book.

Students recognize different types of families through literature. For this families lesson, students understand that all families have similarities and differences. Students complete a worksheet about the traditions in their family and a family flag worksheet.

Using the novel, Bridge to Terabitha, along with this literature guide, readers will be able to analyze and respond to each chapter of the novel.  Through independent practice, small group work, and class discussion, will allow learners to gain an insightful understanding of the themes presented in the novel.

Students inquire about life for pioneer children. For this pioneer period lesson, students analyze photographs of children, make information foldables, and create a covered wagon that was typical of the ones of the past. Students will also play the game the Oregon Trail.

Shiloh activities and response to literature are the key focus areas of this literature guide. This time saving guide will allow readers to focus on each chapter in an in depth way. Activities that reinforce literary analysis and word meanings are listed by chapter, helping you plan your unit most efficiently.

Learn more about the Civil War. Young scholars will choose a novel based on the Civil War to learn more about the viewpoints of that time period. They will then discuss the roles of the members of a Literature Circle and then participate in various discussion and writing activities following the novel they choose. Book title suggestions and handouts are included in this activity.

Have your class discuss the signs of an impending tsunami using literature. Learners read The Big Wave and discuss the actions taken by the villagers. They role play using scenes from the book. They answer questions and complete a worksheet.

Students consider their opinion about children's exposure to violence. They reinforce an opinion with a reason. After examining video clips of a fairy tale and reading King's essay, they produce an essay on the author's motivation and credibility, which includes an opinion on violence in children's media.

Examine the contributions of African Americans in art and literature through a series of lessons based. Over the course of a few days, young scholars will read and analyze a poem, a short story, and a piece of art. They complete a range of comprehension-building activities, including writing poetry about their reflections, comparing different peoples through a graph, and creating a class mural.