Young scholars read an essay titled, "Unforgettable Personalities" to study the influence of character's traits on the resolution of conflict in a narrative. They discuss and complete a worksheet that compares their own personality...

Students discuss various versions of the myth of The Queen of Sheba and the basic characteristics of myths. They research how different cultures interpret the story and include it in their religious beliefs. They create projects about...

Students define the word care and discover the importance of caring for others. In this character education lesson, students work as a class to brainstorm synonyms for care. Learners write a list of 5 things or people that they care about.

In this Sounder worksheet, students read a book titled Sounder and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 9 short answer questions.

In this The Dark Thirty instructional activity, students read the book The Dark Thirty and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 9 questions total.

In this BigMama learning exercise, students read the book BigMama and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 10 questions total.

In this The Day Martin Luther King Jr. Died worksheet, learners read the book The Day Martin Luther King Jr. Died and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 15 questions total.

In this The Gold Cadillac worksheet, learners read the book The Gold Cadillac and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 6 questions total.

In this The Bracelet worksheet, students read the book The Bracelet and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 10 questions total.

In this Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters worksheet, students read this book and answer short answer questions about it. Students answer 10 questions total.

Students read literature based on family heroes. They discuss the concepts of friendship, loyalty and death. They write their own stories of courage and post them to a webpage.

Eighth graders explore manners by writing short stories. In this chivalry code lesson plan, 8th graders identify the traits of chivalry and explore the history of chivalry in England. Students complete a chivalry worksheet and write a...

Students explore the classic story theme of good versus evil as relayed in folk tales.

In this cause and effect activity, students read selections and identify cause and effect relationships.

Students consider perspective as they analyze a political cartoon. In this media awareness instructional activity, students use the provided discussion questions to explore the meaning of the political cartoon "The Scream," by Edvard...

Students develop older versions of child or adolescent characters from favorite works of literature, adapting them for teenage or adult sequels. They each outline a sequel and write its first chapter.

Eighth graders participate in the Layered Curriculum that is, essentially, an opportunity for self-made choice in the process of evaluation. While reading this novel they get to choose the projects that best help apply what is read.

In this plural nouns worksheet, students learn rules about plural nouns and then correct noun errors in a three paragraphs through adding 's,' and add apostrophe's to incorrect sentences. Students also read about possessive pronouns and...

Students, in groups, brainstorm what they know about superheroes. They examine their powers and how they became a superhero. They read handouts and answer questions to test for comprehension.

Students locate Slavic countries and identify a few characteristics of those countries. They read and/or listen to the Slavic tale, "The Twelve Months," and compare this version with another Cinderella story.

Students design an original cartoon character. They explain the creative process and development of a cartoon from brainstorming to final draft and study different types of cartooning. Use the correct terminology associated with cartooning

Students try activities like this one: Assuming the role of your favourite mythological character, you will be leading a dangerous journey to capture the head of Medusa. Before you go, you must order the necessary supplies. Create an...

In this famous leaders learning exercise, students read a passage about Hugo Chavez and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze,...

Pupils read and discuss The Upstairs Room by Johanna Reiss.