Students generate a word bank drawing on vocabulary from fifteen school related topics. They use the word bank to write poetry in the styles of Shel Silverstein and Jack Prelutsky.

Fourth graders read and respond to poetry. They identify the author's purpose and connect the literature to their personal experiences. Students critically analyze the poem and write a poem of their own.

In this creative writing activity, students read a poem about a kitten called "A Serious Question" by Carolyn Wells. Students rewrite the poem, filling in the blanks with different words on their own.

Students explore the country of Japan. In this international studies lesson, students utilize their geography skills to locate Japan on a map. Students explore some Japanese customs and communities. Students use descriptive language...

Students create a memory book and acrostic poem for Father's Day. In this Father's Day instructional activity, students appreciate unique things their fathers do for them. Students create an original project for their father.

Students use their editing techniques and use the spell check on their computers using writing techniques and any word processing programs. Then they type the paragraph found on the accompanying sheet full of mistakes. Students also go...

In this poetry instructional activity, students read the definition of stanzas in poetry at the top of the page. They write a three stanza poem about three separate thoughts on lines provided. They write about being a baby, being in...

Students write poems. In this language arts lesson, students view the works of Edward Hicks. Students write a poem and illustration based on the style of Edward Hicks.

In this poets worksheet, students read short poems and then choose the correct poet that wrote it. Students complete 6 multiple choice questions.

Students create a flower, poem, and mailbox for someone to open on Valentine's Day. In this Valentine's Day lesson plan, students also write Valentine letters.

Students use flip video cameras to film a speech about the 'I Have a Dream' speech. In this poetry and speech lesson, students listen to the speech from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Students memorize part of the speech.

Students set out on a school scavenger hunt to take photographs of items around the school that begin with each letter of the alphabet. Using PowerPoint software, students create technologically enhanced alphabet books. This is an...

Students write a paragraph, make lists, draw, and brainstorm things about themselves, their goals, and their past. In this all about me lesson plan, students recall information about themselves, and interview others in order to write...

Students discover scrimshaw art. In this art lesson, students discover the history of scrimshaw and create their own scrimshaw art. Students write a poem, a short story, or a description about the image they chose to make.

  Young scholars explore the art of haiku's by listening to, modeling and creating them.  In this haiku poetry lesson plan, students choose an object to focus their haiku on.  After hearing a brief history of the haiku;...

This is an excellent multidisciplinary lesson designed by Scientific American. It provides three creative activities--designing a garden, studying hieroglyphics, and writing poetry--relevant to the ancient peoples of the Middle East....

Students examine the writing techniques of professional authors and apply them to their own work. In pairs, they email authors to discover the tricks of the trade. Students create their own Website for their work.

Students draw a map. For this map drawing lesson students draw a map to show where a character is from and where they are going in the story. Students are writing an odyssey.  

Students examine how illustrations complement poetry. They select a poem, illustrate their poem on the school sidewalk using chalk, and explore various poetry websites.

In this acrostic poem worksheet, students complete the poem using the letters of the phrase "American Heroes." A website reference for additional resources is given.

Students discuss elements of effective writing in small groups. They work together to critique individual and group writing focusing on including supporting details.

When are titles underlined, italicized, or placed in quotation marks? Take your class to the computer lab to give them some independent practice. Here they read through the information, examples, and explanations provided. They then...

To understand the consequences of the 1704 attack on Deerfield by combined French and Native American forces, groups research primary and secondary resources related to four Deerfield families involved in the attack.

The instructions say to put commas where they belong, and that is just what your class will do as they practice comma placement and use. There are 20 sentences in desperate need of commas and four extensions exercises where comma use is...