Clarify word relationships and practice working with synonyms and antonyms by administering an extensive worksheet. Class members determine the relationship between words and complete a series of analogies. Before assigning these...

How many ways can two words be related to one another? Learners practice with 10 analogies that cover a range of relationships. They are provided with bridge types and sentences, which assist pupils in determining the relationships...

Scholars identify word relationships, categorize words, and identify similarities and differences between word meanings.

Learners find the missing words in analogies while working in groups. They complete an analogy worksheet.

Students practice skills to determine the relationship of words. In groups of two, classmates complete a chart to match vocabulary words into specific groups such as synonyms, antonyms, or familial relationship. To reinforce word...

Fifth graders complete a worksheet. In this sound identification lesson plan, 5th graders distinguish between a soft g and a hard g sound and identify words with each. Students complete a worksheet where they write and identify words...

Discuss the importance of a lead in writing with your upper graders. They examine several examples of leads from literature and practice writing leads for pieces of artwork. They then select a topic from a list and write an introductory...

Why is it important to use precise language? Participants explore this question in the fourth activity in a series of 15 on effective instruction. Perfect for all content areas, the activity promotes appropriate language choice through...

Whether new to teaching or a seasoned pro, this 12-page phonics and phonemic awareness guide is a must for your curriculum library. Everything from a summary of research on the topic to exercises and activities is included.

Students learn and practice identifying Earth's minerals and their properties. Working in small groups, they evaluate minerals. This is a well-described lesson plan, which students enjoy.

Students explore fictional text and poetry. They explore the story structures used in the types of texts and examine the language patterns used. Students practice tracking text in the correct manner.

First graders practice the short i sound by repeating tongue twisters. Later they write the letter i by using the analogy of drawing a straight line from the "fence" down to the "sidewalk" and putting a "basketball" above it. Other...