Learners discover facts about chameleons. In this adaptations lesson, students read a book about chameleons and discuss the adaptations they have to survive. Learners also discuss predator and prey of the chameleon. Students make...

Young scholars exoplore the world of imaginary creatures (dragons, unicorns, etc.) They discuss the creature's special attributes and read stories about them. They create their own magical creatures in the form of puppets.

Pupils write a story about robots. For this creative writing lesson, students read a story about robots, make their own robot, and write a story about their robot. In addition, the lesson plan suggests taking photos of the robots to add...

Students investigate science and technology by reading a children's book.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students read the story Archibald Frisby and discuss the ways we use science and technology in everyday life....

Young scholars demonstrate reading comprehension skills, including reading strategies, inference, literal meaning, and critical analysis.

Students explore the world of African masks and storytelling. They create masks that tell stories of their own.

Students create a video animation of how Swimmy gathered his fish friends together to form a great big fish that would frighten the predator tuna away. In art class each child create a small red fish which gets displayed in the ocean...

Students explore frogs.  For this cross curriculum literacy and frogs lesson, students predict the plot and then listen to the book The Wide-Mouthed Frog by Keith Faulkner. Students define "predator" and identify foods a frog might...

Learners create characters from a book. In this Language arts lesson, the students act out the story by role playing.  The learners learn how to articulate correctly, by working together to arrive at the same destination.

This article surveys three strategies to incorporate into classroom repertoire. They include guided reading, choral reading, and readers' theater.