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Newspapers

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Here is an engaging and thought-provoking presentation on newspapers. Learners identify different types of text, study layouts, look at common features, and differentiate between fact and opinion in newspapers. Photos are included, and a...
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Next 200

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Use this comprehensive list to have your class practice reading and spelling commonly used words. View this resource before spelling tests or as a center activity. Learners can practice reading and writing the words.
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Opening Statement

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Looking for a good presentation which addresses persuasive writing? Then, this one's for you! Learners are given all sorts of good tips on how to construct a well-written persuasive essay, or an essay where they are stating an opinion on...
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Persuasive Writing

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Motivate your class with this interesting presentation. As a way to explore persuasive writing, learners discuss the information found in a series of slides with advertisements. They identify the persuasive language found in each picture...
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Little Red Riding Hood

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Here is a short, but effective, four-slide presentation on the sequence of events in the story, Little Red Riding Hood. The elements of the story (setting, characters, plot, etc.) are present, then a slide which puts the story in order...
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Rules of Punctuation: Plurals

For Teachers 2nd
Take your class through a step-by-step exploration of changing words from singular to plural. Learners begin by answering a series of questions about a word, such as whether it ends in y. Then, they add the correct ending. There are tips...
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Possessive Apostrophes

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The apostrophe is a punctuation mark that is often incorrectly-used. This short, but effective, presentation addresses that fact. One way to use them is when showing possession in writing. Learners are coached on when to use possessive...
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Procedural Text: Pop up card instructions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Build procedural text comprehension skills by having your class follow a set of instructions, first with, then without visual aids. They work through each step to create a pop up card. They also learn a bit about themselves as learners...
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Rap Poetry

For Teachers 5th - 8th
If you're looking to tie rap music into poetry writing, this would be a good presentation to use as you kick off your mini-unit. Learners are given a brief, but descriptive, history of rap music and rap poetry. The slides include...
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Reverse a WOW word

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Spelling games are a fun way to get kids to think about the words they need to know. This game provides a series of 53 different WOW words (good vocabulary words). Learners must attempt to guess the word as it is spelled in reverse. Add...
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Selective Underlining Taking Notes

For Teachers 5th - 7th
It is so important for learners to become selective and strategic readers. This slide show provides examples and practice exercises that encourage them to read informational text and selectively underline key points or information. Great...
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Scumbelina

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This cute and new imagining of the old tale of Cinderella comes complete with a beginning, middle, and end, audio, and comprehension questions. Learners will read along as you progress through each slide, then answer several questions at...
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'Sh' Digraph Story

For Teachers 2nd
Explore consonant blends using this resource. Learners read a story about a boy named Shaun who encounters a group of pirates. They read words beginning with the sh- sound including shark, shiver, and ship. In addition, they discuss the...
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Singular and Plural

For Teachers 2nd
Focus on singular and plural nouns with your class. Learners discuss the rules relating to changing nouns from singular to plural, match singular nouns to the plural form, and complete an activity. This is a comprehensive exploration of...
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Hello Class: Consonant Blends

For Teachers 2nd
Review consonant blends with your scholars. Learners read a series of words containing a consonant blend, such as sp and mp. Then, they solve riddles involving these sounds. Finally, they create a list of words that have consonant blends.
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Syllables

For Teachers 2nd
Review important reading skills with this resource on syllables. Learners discuss the rules for dividing words into syllables, and they practice this skill with a variety of words. This is a comprehensive and useful presentation to use...
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Suffixes

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Here is an effective, and well-designed presentation on the suffixes _/ship and _/ness. Many examples of words that use these suffixes are given, and learners have ample opportunity to practice using the correct suffix when presented...
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Descriptive Writing and Review

For Teachers 5th - 6th
This is my type of lesson! Learners read the poem, "The Deserted House" by Mary Coleridge, then complete a series of activities which encourage strong descriptive writing and sensory detail. They'll practice outlining, sentence writing,...
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The Story of the Three Little Pigs

For Teachers 2nd
Review the story of The Three Little Pigs using this resource. Learners answer questions about the story, summarizing key elements. This is a terrific way to have them practice both reading and comprehension skills. It would be a great...
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Make Your Writing More Interesting

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Teach your class how to improve their writing. This resource walks learners through the keys to good writing. It addresses the need for complex sentences, the use of different ways to open a sentence, and the importance of varying the...
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Using Connectives Correctly

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
After delving into the proper use of conjunctions, learners write their own stories focusing on using connecting words. First, they discuss the different types of conjunctions. Those include conjunctions used to add further information,...
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Verbs and Adverbs: Review

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Verbs and adverbs are some of the most exciting words one can encounter. Learners can use this set of action words to jump, run, and shout quickly, loudly, and rapidly. They review several different verbs and adverbs, then make some...
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Verbs - Present, Past and Continuous Tense

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Practice the use of present and past tense verbs in sentences. Learners identify the correct verb for use in each of the provided examples. They have to decide which word, such as read or reads, would correctly finish the sentence. It is...
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Adventure Stories

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Have your class write adventure stories. In a step-by-step manner, learners discuss techniques that can be used to make their stories interesting and complete. They analyze the purpose of the story, the ways they can generate excitement,...

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