Fourth graders write poems describing the relationship of machine parts. In this poetry writing lesson plan, 4th graders review a system and examples. Students discuss the systems individual parts and how they work. Students use the...

Students practice making predictions about what happen in the story by looking at the pictures and answering questions aloud. Given a blank sheet of paper and writing utensils, students draw a picture of a bear in a den and describe that...

Students identify objects using more than one word. They describe personal pictures using at least two words. They describe Playdough creations using at least two words.

Students brainstorm adjectives that describe people, discuss different ways of comparing and/or finding contrast in describing a person, and write drafts of their descriptions.

Students conclude and acknowledge that each person is unique and special. In this I Am Special lesson plan, students compare their digital photograph to pictures of people in magazines to determine likenesses/differences. They describe...

Fourth graders explore adverbs and adverb phrases. They practice writing adverb phrases describing the action in a selected sports picture. Students discuss the definition of adverbs and adverb phrases. They practice writing several...

Students read books about animals and describe their structures, how they grow and change, and their life cycles. In this animals lesson plan, students also make animals out of pasta.

Students create the perfect dog. They read and discuss Clifford's Sports Day and identify Clifford's personality traits. After listening to the story, they discuss their concept of a perfect dog with their families and draw pictures of...

Young scholars identify similes and create their own self descriptions using them as examples. After identifying characteristics associated with pictures of the sun, fish, and other items, they discover how those traits can be used as...

Students complete a circle map describing why they love their mom and use a flower template to type the ways. Then they insert a digital picture into the center of the flower. The flowers are then printed out and given to their mothers...

First graders review the terms characters, setting and events in stories. They are shown how to access the Kidspiration Map, and how to add pictures in the correct spaces on the map. Students insert pictures in the map of the story...

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...

In this letter pronunciation worksheet, students circle the word that best describes the picture. They then use that word in a sentence. There are 7 pictures on the page to describe.

In this letter J pronunciation worksheet, students circle the word that best describes the picture. They then use that word in a sentence. There are 7 pictures to describe.

In this letter L pronunciation worksheet, students circle the word that best describes the picture. They then use that word in a sentence. There are 7 pictures to describe.

For this letter gh pronunciation worksheet, learners circle the word that best describes the picture. They then use that word in a sentence. There are 7 pictures to describe.

Students practice using adjectives by describing animals, pictures or insects.  In this language arts lesson, students collaborate to brainstorm a list of adjectives which they turn into an adjective booklet.  Students utilize...

In this storytelling learning exercise, students listen to the teacher tell a story and watch as she add pictures throughout. They use the pictures to show the order of events. 

Students add details to their writing. In this language arts lesson, students use details to enhance their writing. Students view a picture and write a paragraph about what they see. Students conference with another student to edit their...

Students are introduced to similes and read various examples. Then students write their own similes to describe themselves and share them with the rest of the class.

Young scholars examine the process of writing a photo essay. They examine and select a personal photo or photo from a magazine, and brainstorm a story that can go with the photo. They identify an emotion to go with their picture, then...

Students examine and investigate two plants for a short report. They have deeper comprehension of a native and non-native plant and what the relationship is between the two plants. Students identify a native and non-native plant. They...

Fifth graders identify and describe the characteristics of collages. They familiarize themselves with the history of collage making. They select pictures from magazines that relate to their chosen word of the week. They design a collage.

In this language arts learning exercise, students respond to the book The Night Before Christmas by completing an activity at home. Students cut out the pictures on the page and glue them on top of the outlined word they describe in the...