In these possessive pronoun worksheets, students review definitions and examples for singular and plural possessive pronouns. Students complete three pages of activities for the pronouns.

Middle schoolers discuss the story The Pied Piper.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students participate in a variety of activities designed to enhance and further their understanding of the story.  Middle schoolers...

Students reflect on fall memories in preparation for creating an autobiographical composition. In this composition lesson, students explore how many writers use the changing seasons, fall in particular, to describe a character's...

In this elements of a short story instructional activity, students are given definitions and must choose the element being defined.  Students are also given a selection to read and answer questions about.

Learners create their own magical story. In this story writing lesson, students listen to the story The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe b C.S. Lewis to find the basic elements of a story. They come up with their own magical...

First graders compare two versions of The 3 Little Pigs. They identify the main characters in the two stories, identify the plot of the two stories and explain the climax and the endings of the two stories. They use a Venn Diagram to...

In this activity, students in groups will assemble a story bag, which contains objects that represent some type of story to them. Students will then practice sharing these stories in a dramatic fashion.

Young scholars participate in the Hare and Tortoise Game and the "Castle Warwick" problem (from an Addison Wesley text). They use the computer to practice resampling statistics and explore different approaches to their tasks. They...

Students use familiar characters, plots, and settings from traditional fairy tales to create "fractured" versions, while experimenting with satire, irony and parody. A fractured fairy tale is designed to be humorous by changing the story...

Students read and analyze the novel "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou. They discuss the poetry and prose of the book, the importance of role models, complete a worksheet, and write a narrative using figurative language.

Learners participate in a layered curriculum unit in order to give them opportunities to master objectives. Students pick the activities and this allows a differentiated lesson to occur with many opportunities for assessment.

Students explore citizenship and identify their interests, families, and friends. They work in groups to discuss each others' interests, friendship, and ways to reach out to others. After discussing their neighborhoods and communities,...

Pupils create a self portrait using symbols that represent them. In this self portrait lesson plan, students look at a nineteenth century painting and discuss the symbols that represent this era. They then recreate a dance in the...

Students explore the concept of word problems. In this word problems instructional activity, students read a version of the Three Little Pigs. Students discuss what math vocabulary words such as 'in all' and 'many more' meant in the...

Students explore podcast design.  In this literacy and technology lesson, students read a novel during book club and design a promotional podcast to recommend the book to their peers.  Necessary technology expertise and an...

Students read passages and study paintings to learn about the artist Giovanni Antonio Canal and his subject of Venice. In this art history lesson, students read about Canaletto and explore Venice through his paintings. Students then...

In this biography/autobiography lesson, students read a few biographies and discuss the term and it's characteristics. Students then brainstorm what makes a good biography/autobiography and create an 'All about me' poster. Suggested...

Students discover the literary genre of biographies.  In this creative writing lesson, students write about their own life experiences and personal stories.  Students create a poster about their lives, a biographical...

Students explore internet safety. In this cyber safety lesson, students gain information on how to choose safe websites. Students get tips on what types of information is safe to share on the internet and things to be aware of.

Students read the story about Babuie's behavior and relate it to a finite state machine. In this language arts lesson, students discuss and analyze their reading assignments. They develop a method to help them understand the finite state...

In this confused words worksheet, learners fill in the blanks to sentences by choosing the correct confusing word. Students complete 20 sentences.

Fourth graders explore language arts by reciting a famous nursery rhyme to their classroom. In this oral storytelling lesson, 4th graders read the story "The Three Little Pigs" and identify the characters, setting and story. Students...

In this study guide learning exercise, students read the book The Wind in the Willows and write summaries, use vocabulary, write questions, and more. Students complete 7 activities.

In this study guide worksheet, 5th graders read the book The Secret Garden and write summaries, use vocabulary, write questions, and more. Students complete 7 activities.