Pupils apply vocabulary activities to two short stories in order to increase their comprehension skills. They complete three lessons in which they examine irony, examine how it is used in text, and design an ironic skit. Also, the look...

In this Skyline vocabulary activity, students pronounce and define sixty vocabulary words associated with unit four dealing with numbers, months and days of the week,

In this Language Arts instructional activity, students discover the definitions to 4 vocabulary lists. The lists are organized by category, such as The Family and Physical Descriptions.

In this Language Arts worksheet, students discover the definitions to 3 vocabulary lists. The lists are organized by category, such as life histories and crime.

In this sea turtle vocabulary skills worksheet, students match the 10 listed terms to the appropriate sentences that describe each of them.

Learners investigate color words. In this vocabulary, high frequency words, and technology instructional activity, students visit various websites to practice reading color words. Learners listen to Eric Carle books and observe the...

Students create self-portraits in "Pop-Art" style using repetition, bright colors, and their knowledge of Andy Warhol and his artwork in this 4th through 6th grade Art lesson. Included with the lesson is a short vocabulary list and...

Students explore the art of Piet Mondrian. In this abstract art lesson, students look at paintings by the Dutch painter and then follow the provided steps to create their own abstract art inspired by his works.

It's the classic scene: Tom Sawyer is whitewashing a fence. Expose your learners to Mark Twain's humor while reinforcing reading comprehension. Eighth graders are encouraged to read and reread, achieving as much exposure to the text...

Many muralists throughout history have focused on using their art to represent aspects of their culture or community. After thoroughly researching several muralists, budding artists will create a larger than life mural that contains...

Ease your pupils into some practice with printing using these resources related to the classic tale The Little Red Hen. Learners trace and write a set of vocabulary words from the story. 

A rich series of activities introduces learners to the concept of culture by closely examining the behaviors, practices, and art of three distinct peoples: the Highland Maya of Guatemala, the Hmong of China and Southeast...

Explore the newspaper as a unique entity with a detailed and extended unit. The unit requires learners to consider the newspaper's role in democracy, think about ethics, practice writing and interviewing, and examine advertising and news...

Students use context clues to determine an understanding for vocabulary words in texts. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students recognize linguistic features in their readings to help them to figure out words.

Students identify vocabulary words in Where the Red Fern Grows. In this vocabulary lesson plan, students view an included PowerPoint presentation on vocabulary words from each chapter in the novel. Students identify and use the...

Ninth graders illustrate words from their vocabulary logs. In this vocabulary lesson, 9th graders illustrate their vocabulary words and use them in a sentence. Students are encouraged to read their sentences aloud to the class and use...

Students create an ABC book using vocabulary words from content areas. They use each word in context and create an illustration for each word to further demonstrate their knowledge of its meaning.

Second graders practice vocabulary using the interactive whiteboard. In this vocabulary match activity, 2nd graders review vocabulary words, take turns revealing a word or definition, and then identify the match. Students utilize a...

For this vocabulary building worksheet, students match 10 definitions with words. In addition, students each of the ten words into sentences to practice the correct usage of each word.

Second graders study vocabulary to describe their community. In this meaning of words lesson, 2nd graders acquire new vocabulary words to label pictures and objects. They use these words in speaking and writing.

Fifth graders examine basic theatre vocabulary and use it to discuss a play.  In this theater lesson, 5th graders identify the elements of a play.  Students perform their play and use theatre vocabulary to explain their...

Students define ancient Roman vocabulary using the dictionary writing sentences.

In these four building vocabulary worksheets, students view vocabulary word lists, use definition clues, unscramble letters, and write sentences using each vocabulary word. Students write twenty-one answers per worksheet.

Students explore the world of art and culture, including the works of M.C. Escher. They identify and create original tessellations. Students use a wealth of interactive multimedia applications. They explore the artistic representations...