Students read the story Forging Freedom by Hudson Talbott about the holocaust. In this holocaust lesson plan, students also answer discussion questions.

Students compose a thank you letter and a time line about the history of wheat. In this wheat lesson plan, students learn and discuss the origin of wheat, and the differences between einkorn, emmer, and wheat.

Students listen two versions of the story of The Three Little Pigs in order to clarify the concept of point of view. They complete a Venn diagram and write a postcard to one of the book's characters using their point of view.

Eighth graders study the Civil War novel, Across Five Aprils, by Irene Hunt. They review vocabulary and literary elements and write a "Brother Against Brother" essay about coming face to face with a brother in one of the battles of the...

Students are introduced to the technique of pantomime. In groups, they take a story and create a pantomime for it to perform in front of the class. They also practice ways to change their body posture and facial expressions to...

Second graders analyze descriptive writing. In this writing lesson, 2nd graders read a story with a villain, describe the villain in words, and create a Wanted Poster describing him on paper.

Students examine speech difficulties by reading a children's book in class. In this children's literature instructional activity, students read the story Hooway for Wodney the Wat, and analyze the characters, story and the bullying that...

Students read The Tale of Peter Rabbit and make predictions through a picture walk before they read. In this reading lesson plan, students also color the pages of the booklet and put it in the correct order.

Middle schoolers discuss characterization and relate to the main character in Catherine, Called Birdy.  In this Catherine, Called Birdy lesson, students discuss passages that are comedic and sad and the effect they have on their...

Students discuss dogfights and relate caring for a baby to caring for their animal.  In this dogfighting lesson, students view video about dogs forced to fight and relate to parenting skills.  Students become familiar with...

Students investigate Native American tribes through their stories.  In this cultural instructional activity, students read stories of the Inuit tribe and discuss the themes, people, and customs.  Students illustrate a picture...

Students read the book, Diary of a Worm, by Doreen Cronin. After answering questions, the do a variety of activities such as a "Dear Diary," "Book Report Card," and/or "Animal Mural."

Fifth graders read several poems by famous poets and identify what about their style makes them unique. They then analyze and compare poetic style, use of forms and themes. Next, 5th graders investigate and collect different examples of...

Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning lesson, students read the story Seedfolks and consider working for the common good. Middle schoolers also watch "Whose Walls and Whose Rules" in order to take...

Students write a four paragraph essay that tells about two things in society that Ray Bradbury criticizes in the book, Fahrenheit 451. In this social criticism lesson plan, students develop a thesis based on their reading of the book and...

Students explore the feelings surrounded by humiliation, resentment and retaliation in the context of school violence.  In this character building lesson plan, students examine possible reasons for school violence and focus on...

High schoolers analyze a monologue by Coriolanus in Shakespeare's play of the same name. In this literature lesson plan, students discuss and define betrayal and the events surrounding Coriolanus' banishment from Rome. 

Students focus on the sound of the letter /r/ after listening to Rosie's Roses by Pamela Duncan Edwards. In this letter /r/ lesson, students identify animals in the book that contain the /r/ sound. They sort /r/ words into groups by the...

Students write Sun and Moon poetry. In this poetry instructional activity, students research the sun and the moon.  They write poetry and create two class baskets for descriptive words about each.

Learners engage in a lesson to build the character trait of optimism. They use two quotations to begin the class discussion. Students brainstorm to come up with a definition of optimism. Then they read a story that is used as an...

Students read Julius Caesar line by line. They discuss what is going on in a particular scene. Each student in a group takes the role of an assassin and comes up with a clear characterization and motivation. They share and watch within...

Pupils engage in a study of the character trait of peace and how it is useful to becoming part of a lifestyle. The lesson asks students to read a story that illustrates the concept that is followed by targeted questions to be answered.

Fourth graders practice descriptive writing by describing a fictitious monster they created.  In this language arts lesson, 4th graders illustrate an image of a monster character they imagine and practice using their vocabulary to...

Students discover the threats to dogs by investigating dogfighting.  In this animal cruelty lesson, students read the state laws pertaining to animal safety and dogfighting.  Students compile dogfighting facts into a poster and...