New ReviewScholars take part in two exercises to boost their knowledge of personification. After reading a detailed description and excerpts from famous poems, writers list action verbs and objects then combine words to create a humorous...

New ReviewBudding poets compose an original free verse poem. Encouraged to use personification and alliteration, scholars read over three tips and examples then try their hand at drafting a poem of their own style.  

New ReviewTwo exercises boost scholars' knowledge of a onomatopoeia with excerpts from famous poems. In exercise one, participants circle onomatopoeia words. Exercise two challenges writers to choose three words to use in an original poem.

New ReviewScholars analyze the poem My Puppy Punched Me in the Eye by Ken Nesbitt in order to locate examples of alliteration and assonance. After reading the poem, alliterative words are underlined and assonant words are circled. 

New ReviewSimiles and metaphors are the focus of a poetry lesson complete with two exercises. Scholars read poetry excerpts, underline comparative phrases, then identify whether it contains a simile or metaphor. They then write five similes and...

New ReviewAccuracy, transparency, trustworthiness, and impartiality are four unspoken rules of journalism. Scholars delve deep into the subject by discussing the pros and cons of relying on social media for news. They also play an online game to...

New ReviewLearning about journalism is exciting ... is that a fact or an opinion? With an engaging lesson plan, scholars learn how to differentiate between the two. Pupils also complete worksheets, watch a news story, and evaluate online news...

New ReviewLessons about advertising slogans are GR-R-REAT! Using the resource, pupils engage in an interactive activity to match advertisement blurbs with their corresponding product names. Next, they discuss famous slogans and identify where to...

New ReviewAngelique Kidjo and Kerry Kennedy are the focal points of a lesson designed to shed light on inspirational women during Women's History Month. Scholars discuss and examine the lives of two women then showcase a woman in their lives who...

New ReviewA four-part lesson features a video that details the life of a Mongolian queen. An eight-question quiz, related resources, and discussion questions follow the video to enhance the learning experience.

New ReviewWhich is a stronger password: a person's birth date, or password123? Neither! With more than 200 lessons, scholars discover how to create a strong password and be responsible and kind digital citizens. Using videos, interactive...

New ReviewThe Dvorak keyboard was designed in the 1930s as a way to facilitate speed typing. Using the interactive lessons, scholars learn how to type effectively on a Dvorak with more than 650 practice and review sessions. They also watch brief...

New ReviewHow will Lauren do on her big flight test? Scholars practice typing as they embark on an interactive storytelling voyage. As they finish each section, they advance to the next one. When they've finished all four chapters, they've read an...

New ReviewA mysterious rabbit gives Ava the ability to turn everything she touches to gold. How priceless! As scholars advance through five chapters of Ava and the Rabbit, they practice their typing skills. When they finish each section, they see...

New ReviewAfter waking up in an unfamiliar land, Sam wonders if he'll ever make it back home. He just might—with the help of someone's typing skills! Each of the five chapters in Sam and Luna has four sections that scholars progress through as...

New ReviewAlex's baseball comes to life ... what happens next? The only way to find out is to keep typing and advance to the next section! As scholars type, the program tracks their accuracy, speed, and overall time. As a bonus, after finishing...

New ReviewIn our increasingly multi-ethnic society, many students find it difficult to identify themselves as belonging to any one ethnicity. Gene Tagaban, a Tlingit, Cherokee, Filipino offers his personal experiences with these questions in his...

New ReviewDuring his first few games as the first black player in Major League Baseball, Jackie Robinson proved that he could withstand the wily curveball of Johnny Sain as well as the racial epithets shouted from opposing teams' dugouts. A short...

New ReviewMany English teachers dream of a classroom full of readers silently enjoying their books. A useful guide helps make that dream become a reality by providing book recommendations for a range of readers. Each suggestion includes the...

New ReviewThe works of Jacqueline Woodson introduce readers to diverse characters and themes. A guide covers many of the author's best-known books such as Brown Girl Dreaming and Locomotion. Dive & Discuss and Explore & Extend activities...

New ReviewHistorical fiction novels give readers a chance to step into someone else's shoes. An educator's guide from Penguin Common Core Lesson Plans provides resources to accompany three historical fiction novels written by Ruta Sepetys: Between...

New ReviewTyping with only one hand may be easier than it sounds! With a series of 442 lessons on right-hand typing, scholars play games, watch videos, and complete practice activities to improve their typing skills. As pupils type, the...

New ReviewWhat's the best way to learn how to type with only one hand? Typing Club to the rescue! As scholars advance during the course of 400 lessons, they learn how to use only their left hands to type on a standard QWERTY keyboard. Pupils watch...

New ReviewFiery Typist and Keyboard Crusher are just two of the badges individuals earn with a series of 100 typing lessons. Scholars practice typing the alphabet, numbers, and symbols. An interactive interface provides updates on users' speed and...