Young scholars read several versions of the Cinderella story and examine variations from different cultures. They consider how point of view affects a story and develop a multimedia presentation with their observations.

Students list phrase that describe Maine from both an insider's and outsider's point of view. They create an exhibit on Maine's history and write an essay about Maine's image as "a place apart."

Students write persuasively by convincing others of their point of view about music downloading.

Students research hot-ballooning using Internet resources including an around-the-world balloon flight. They determine fact from opinion, examine point of view, and determine main idea, and details. They write a journal entry taking the...

In this pronouns and perspectives worksheet, students the case and point of view of bolded pronouns in sentences.

Young scholars explore plot, setting, point of view, and theme. In this literary elements instructional activity, students read "The Cask of Amontillado," by Poe and the War of the World script by H.G. Wells. Young...

Students become familiar with the hardships of mothers during the Great Depression. They also gain an understanding of the literary style of monologue and first-person point of view through creating their own monologues in response to a...

young scholars use literature to compare and contrast different points of view on the first Thanksgiving.

Students read the Treaty of Versailles and examine it from different points of view. They evaluate the fairness of the treaty from the perspective of the different countries involved.

Students identify that Spartan civilization was founded upon a militaristic point of view that allowed no tolerance for contrary views or physical limitations. They take turns listing positive and negative qualities of the main...

Students study westward expansion. In this US history lesson plan, students describe the adventures and hardships faced by the explorers known as Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Students write a report to the President...

Sixth graders move through the process of defining persuasion, identifying persuasive arguments and techniques in writing and evaluating their own use of accurate details. Students also define an author's point of view.

Students explore protest songs. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students examine issues-based music by summarizing lyrics and revealing inferences, generalizations, conclusions, and points of view found in the songs.

Seventh graders discuss promises they have made and whether they have kept them. For this promises lesson, 7th graders work in groups to discuss the importance of promises. They develop a verbal statement about their point of view on...

Pupils examine how to broaden the point of view of students when thinking about older people and their abilities.  In this aging lesson pupils complete several activities.

Fourth graders complete activities with the book Help, I'm a Prisoner in the Library by Eth. In this reading ideas lesson plan, 4th graders are broken into tiers based on their reading ability and complete different activities....

Students research the anti-railroad movement of the mid-19th century. They review propaganda from the period and consider various points of view. They develop role-plays and write essays using their research.

Sixth graders create a PowerPoint presentation to document the point of view of a member of ancient Greek society. They conduct Internet research, and write and present their research through the form of the PowerPoint presentation,...

Pupils are introduced to the concept of globalization. In groups, they read primary source documents to view sweatshops from different points of view. They write a paper about the impact of globalization on the garment industry and the...

Students examine consequences of using atomic bomb in light of resulting peace, distinguish between fact and opinion and analyze sources to recognize bias and points of view, and assume role of reporter, critic, cabinet member, or...

Students engage in a study about the life of young girl in the book "Bums In The Attic". They read the narrative story while considering the first person point of view. Students write a journal that analyzes the author's style of writing.

Students create an imaginary conversation. For this perseverance lesson, students complete a t-chart about words that describe perseverance and words that describe the opposite of perseverance. Students sketch a "talking heads"...

Eighth graders analyze causes of the Red River Rebellion. In this Canadian history lesson, 8th graders consider the differing points of view of the groups involved in this rebellion. Students research Louis Riel and Sir John MacDonald.

Twelfth graders read the battle scene between Grendel and Beowulf and then work in groups to tell about the battle from Grendel's point of view. They look at the author's use of description in the scene.