Learners discover relationships between advertisement and persuasive techniques.  In this literacy and consumer education lesson plan, students select magazine or newspaper advertisements that use symbols, pictures, and slogans to...

Reader's Theater is a great way to build fluency, intonation, and dramatic flare. The class reads the theater piece, "The New Friends" paying attention to how they express emotion and feeling as they read. They discuss the use of plot,...

A short, eight-slide show inspires viewers to read to preschoolers. The benefits of reading to children are listed, including the four areas of development affected. Tips for choosing quality literature for this age group are also...