This expansive self-guided unit hits on many objectives such as analyzing literature for author's purpose, figuring out the main idea/theme, understanding historical criticism, comparing and contrasting works from major historical...

Online lesson which uses Hansberry's "Raisin in the Sun" to teach the concepts of symbolism and theme in a dramatic work. Students learn the importance and significance of these terms as they study this work and other works of drama....

This learning module provides remediation and extra practice with identifying figurative language techniques found in excerpts written by William Shakespeare. A worksheet is available to help reinforce the concept of figurative language...

In this lesson, 5th graders explore the concept of cause and effect in the context of the Civil War and work in groups to write and deliver speeches articulating a point of view for one of the War's causes: tariffs, state's rights, or...

This collection of 25 lesson plans uses dance, drama, music, and visual arts to teach math concepts.

In this instructional activity, 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...

This module features a lesson plan for shapes. Teachers of thie lesson will engage their students in a game that requires the use of balance, movement, and "shape" mathematical concepts.

In this lesson plan, 3rd graders take on the roles of characters in a drama centered on preserving the environment. Students will play different living things that inhabit a forest. They will improvise dialogue and analyze environmental...

[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] You will practice using terminology critical for comprehension, interpretation, and analysis of poetry, drama, and fiction.

This interactive activity assesses students' understanding of the story elements. Students will read passages that include a short story and a brief drama; then students will answer assorted questions associated to each piece.

This site contains links to five articles about storytelling by Heather Forest. Articles include the following: "Crafting Personal Vision in Telling Folktales," "The Voice as an Instrument," "Copyright and Fair Use of Published...