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Author Activities
In this author activity worksheet, students read a variety of books and discuss ideas that go along with the themes of the books. Students read Ruby Rogers books, Stink books, and also Troll Trouble books. After reading the books the...
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"How Television Has Changed"
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the short article, "How Television Has Changed", and fill in the ten blanks with the multiple choice answers at the bottom of the worksheet.
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Simile and Metaphor
In this identifying simile and metaphor worksheet, students read information and examples, finish lines with similes, and write metaphors. Students complete 10 answers.
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Kid-Friendly CDVs
Students discover core democratic values. In this service learning lesson, students create posters in order to promote core democratic values.
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Native Lands: Indians in Georgia-Shifting Ground Political Cartoon-Introduction
Learners explore the relationship between the Creek, Cherokee, and European/American cultures prior to the American Revolution. Students do Internet research to identify and explain changes in these cultures, then ...
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First Day of GT
Young scholars listen to and discuss a poem about a gifted student. They discuss what being gifted means to them and their families, and participate in a game that helps students to bond with each other.
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How Weather Affects Our Lives
English learners practice basic weather terms from listening to two books. They keep a daily weather record for two weeks to record the type of weather, as well as the high and low temperatures for each day. Next, they complete a simple...
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Compound Nouns
In these compound nouns worksheets, students read the sentences and then circle the compound noun within each sentence. Students complete 30 sentences.
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How to Combine Sentences
Students practice combining sentences. In this writing lesson, students view essays and discuss how it can be revised, using sentence combining. Students practice this skill in their own essays.
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Email Around the World
Students send and receive e-mail messages and find the location of each of the messages on a map. Students then write a description and trivia facts about their school to send to others.
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Haiku
Students study various forms of poetry and the culture of Japan. They are introduced to a haiku- a traditional form of poetry and an art form in the Japanese culture. They write a haiku and create a student haiku booklet with the classes...
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Starting the New Year on the Right Foot
Jump start the second half of the school year with these activities.
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Papunya Dot Paintings
Students create examples of Papunya Dot Paintings using brushes, tempera or acrylic paints, dowel rods, and paper in this Art lesson for any grade or ability level. Examples of Papunya Dot Paintings are included as resource links.
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Featured Artist
Students investigate the art exhibit known as a biennial. This is an exhibit that occurs every two years. They observe works of the artist before visiting the exhibit in order to create a context for new knowledge that will be covered on...
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Lesson Plan: Final Phoneme ll, ff, ss
Students apply word level skills through shared and guided reading.
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Sentence Skills
In this spelling skills instructional activity, students respond to 10 questions in which they must correct misspelled words, identify antonyms, and rewrite sentences.
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Stretching It
Learners recognize the use of exaggeration and understand how it may enhance the story, painting, conversation or event. Students transfer their understanding of exaggeration as it is used in many places, ie., daily life, paintings,...
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Holiday Cards using Publisher
Students create a holiday card using technology. In this technology instructional activity, students use Publisher templates to create a holiday card. Students organize, design, and edit their card.
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Holiday Flier in Publisher
Learners use Publisher in this lesson plan to make a holiday flier. In this technology lesson plan, students create a holiday flier. Learners choose fonts, use clipart, use grammar and spelling check, and save to their work to a flash...
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HOW TO COMBAT HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION
Students explore discrimination and tell about harassment they have experienced.
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From Wood to Steel! A Survey of US Naval Development
Students research the importance of naval development in history. The unit includes hands-on activities such as the creation of timelines, powerpoints, and use webquests. Students examine famous ships and naval leaders.
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Word Search Fun
In this word search grid instructional activity, students write 10 clues and arrange their answer boxes on the blank grid to create their own word search puzzles.
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How to Combat Harassment and Discrimination
Students discuss harassment and discrimination. In this harassment lesson plan, students define the terms and discuss ways to report harassment. They listen to stories and role play how they would act in that situation.
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Practice Reading an Ad
In this ad worksheet, students read an ad about sports day, answer multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and fill in the blanks to sentences. Students complete 3 activities.