How does recognizing the author's purpose help you draw conclusions about a topic? Using two articles (both are attached), learners brainstorm why each author wrote each article. Are their purposes similar or different? Learners use a...

Pupils explore storytelling by conceptualizing a story with classmates. In this publishing lesson, students identify the idea development process and discuss word choice when writing a story. Pupils utilize a graphic organizer to assist...

Second graders investigate historic Americans by researching George Washington Carver. In this famous American biography activity, 2nd graders complete graphic organizers about George Washington Carver's life while researching the...