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Louisa May Alcott
Students explore life of author Louisa May Alcott, define Transcendentalism, discuss the children's books Alcott wrote, read two selections she wrote, and compare the writing style of one of her children's stories with a story she wrote...
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The History of Ethanol in America
Sixth graders explore and examine the production of biofuels from the 1850's to the present. Included in their research is Henry Ford, ethanol, World War I and prohibition. They explain the importance of grains and grasses for the...
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CTBS Spelling Practice #6
In this spelling practice worksheet, students correct the misspelled words and define words they are unfamiliar with. Students answer forty two multiple choice questions, and each question has four words.
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The Odyssey Word Puzzle
For this word puzzle, students identify fifty four words related to 'The Odyssey,' in a word puzzle. Examples include Hephaestus, Hermes, and goddess.
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What Can Be Red?
In this reading learning exercise, students learn the color word "red 'by reading 6 sentences. Example: "Balloons can be red." Students read the sentences and color the pictures in different shades of red.
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The Egg and Symbolism with the Christian Easter
For this language arts and religion worksheet, learners read an informative page about the symbolism of the egg in the Christian Easter. Students answer 6 questions. This page is from the UK.
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Oh Dear What Can the Matter Be
In this language arts worksheet, students learn rhyme pattern and repetition in a poem by singing or reading a poem called "Oh Dear What Can the Matter Be." There is a link to a site which has the instrumental accompaniment.
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Shamrock Writing Paper
For this writing paper worksheet, learners write on paper that is decorated with clip art of shamrocks, flowers, and birds. This paper could be used for St. Patrick's Day writing activities as the students writing on plain black lines.
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Two Part Verbs- Helping Verbs with Past Participle
In this language arts worksheet, students write the missing two-part verb in each of 15 sentences. Each will have the helping verb "has" or "had" and a past participle.
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The Wooden 0
In this "The Wooden O" instructional activity, learners read about the first public theatres in London and answer discussion questions about attending a play during the 1500-1600's. Students then create a poster of the Globe theatre and...
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Streamlining Your Writing
In this writing skills learning exercise, learners improve their writing by completing the three exercises. Students improve wordy phrases, add possessive nouns, and then write a description of a dramatic weather event.
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Adjectives and Adverbs in Sentences
In these adjectives and adverbs worksheets, students complete three pages of activities that help them use adjective and adverbs in a clear and vivid way.
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Parentheses
In this parentheses worksheet, learners review the uses for parentheses and several examples of their use. Students then place parentheses around words or phrases in the sentences.
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Pronoun Case: I, Me, My, Mine, and Myself
In this pronoun cases worksheet, students read the sentences and determine which pronoun case completes the sentence. Students write in the option of I, me, my, mine, or myself for each sentence.
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Linking Verbs (Online Interactive)
In this linking verbs worksheet, students learn to recognize linking verbs in sentences. Students read the information and study examples of linking verbs. Students identify the linking verbs in 10 sentences. This is an online...
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Valentine's Day Fun: Crossword
In this Valentine's Day learning exercise, students complete a 12 word crossword puzzle using Valentine's Day clues given at the bottom of the page, and words found in a word box.
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Meeting our Basic Needs
Students brainstorm the basic needs of the community and create a chart. In this volunteerism activity, students recognize people in the community who have given charity in the community. Students read biographies of these charitable...
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Homonyms - Quiz 24
Pupils practice spelling homonyms. In this homonym instructional activity, students read the sentences and select the correct spelling to complete the homonym quiz.
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Initial Consonant R
In this initial consonant worksheet, students write the beginning sound [r] of 5 words. Words are accompanied by a picture, one example is completed for students.
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Valentine's Day Alphabetical Order
In this Valentine's Day Worksheet, students alphabetize a set of 16 Valentine's Day words. Worksheet has links to additional activities.
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Valentines Day Word Jumble
In this word jumble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell words associated with Valentine's Day. Students spell 20 words.
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Literature is Alive and Everywhere
Students discuss things that are valuable and things that are beautiful. In this ode lesson plan, students look for something beautiful that inspires them and take a picture of it. Students write an ode to one of the beautiful objects...
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Idioms 1
In this idiom worksheet, students complete 6 multiple choice questions, selecting the correct idiom. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Long Vowel O Sound
In this long vowel O activity, students practice saying the names of pictures with the long o sound, then color each picture. A reference web site is given for additional activities.