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The Rocky Shore
Students compare a realistic landscape painting with a photograph of the same place.
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People of the Past
Students investigate the four groups of people that existed in the U.S. before the European settlers arrived. They predict how the people arrived in the U.S., then investigate their predictions to find out whether or not they are...
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Quiz 6A: Using the Article "The" or No Article
In this articles activity, students complete 12 sentences by inserting either the article "the" or indicating that no article is necessary.
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Past Progressive / Past Tense Practice
For this past progressive verb worksheet, students change 10 verbs in parentheses to past tense to fit the sentences. Students then change 4 verbs of being to past tense to form questions.
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Which Word Belongs?
For this similar words worksheet, students complete word groups with words or phrases of similar meaning, using a word pool given at the top of the worksheet.
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idiom Quiz-Food
In this idiom worksheet, students choose an idiom that correctly replaces bracketed expressions in sentences. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.
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Pronouns
In this pronouns instructional activity, students circle the pronouns that correctly complete sentences. A reference website is given for additional resources.
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The Birthday Party
In this writing skills instructional activity, students read the first part of a story titled 'The Birthday Party.' Students finish the story by writing the ending on the provided lines.
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Idioms 1
In this idiom activity, students complete 6 multiple choice questions, selecting the correct idiom. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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125 Years of the Central Library in Derby, UK
In this city quiz worksheet, students complete the sentences with one of the listed words relating to the text '125 Years of the Central Library in Derby, UK. Students complete 28 exercises.
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Four Corners Locomotion
Students participate in warm-up activities before physical education class. They read the activities from card that are set up in the four corners of the room.
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Look Again: Revising
Fifth graders read "Jabberwocky," as an example of revision. They practice revising their own work.
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Write to Move
Fifth graders write for their classmates in order to enjoy some physical fun. Students select a category in which they can create some locomotive skills to match the chosen category. Students write a paper explaining how to complete the...
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Nudging Questions
Students choose one topic to write about. They brainstorm ideas about their topic or incident. They use sensory details to visualize their topic. They answer a variety of teacher directored nudging question to help them describe their...
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Syllables Millionaire, Silent Scrabble
In this spelling activity, teachers have access to websites with games to enhance learning. Syllables Millionaire is a powerpoint presentation used to help students understand how syllables help spelling. Silent Scrabble helps students...
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Character Education Poster
Students participate in a class discussion about what makes a poster promote a message. They explore topics from character education and make a poster to define and promote a desirable character trait.
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Traditions of Spain
Students examine the different Spanish customs. They compare and contrast customs found in the United States verses those found in Spain. They participate in a game in Spanish over what they have discovered from the lesson.
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Carnival of the Animals Lesson
Students listen to Carnival of the Animals and recognize that a certain instrument represents a certain animal. In this animals and music lesson plan, students will make a book showing which musical instruments represent which animals.
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Spiders
Students study spiders. In this spider lesson plan, students divide into four study groups, research their topic, and give a report over their findings. The four topics are Characteristics of spiders, life cycles of spiders, fun facts...
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Multicultural Holidays
Learners create a cube exploring different holiday traditions. In this multicultural appreciation lesson plan, students research Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Kwanzaa holiday traditions. This lesson plan encourages the use of an...
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Japan: Images of a People
Students learn the geography of Japan and its location in reference to the United States.
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Native American Village Days
Students research the tribes of American Indians in Virginia and settled, agricultural tribes in other regions of America. They explain how geography and climate influenced the way various Indian tribes lived, and evaluate the impact of...
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Singing Along with the American Revolutionary War
Fifth graders read Chapter 12 in their social studies book, as well as trade books, and encyclopedias. They identify major events that took place during the American Revolutionary War. Students create a song (groups of 4-5 people) using...