Third graders, after watching a demo by the teacher, fills in his own sample book report card on the computer. They also enter information into a database.

Students play a Jeopardy game in which the questions are about different genres. They can use this activity as a review before a test.

Students create a carnival display displaying the different themes they have studied. In this carnival lesson plan, students display the work they have studied through the samba schools in Brazil. Students also incorporate music in their...

Fourth graders read about Rose Freedman, a famous American woman. In this famous women in American history instructional activity, 4th graders read a story about Rose Freedman, answer comprehension questions, and complete an associated...

Third graders, in groups, select and research a favorite studenT author or illustrator. They answer questions about the author, conduct research and prepare a PowerPoint presentation with their findings.

A instructional activity designed to teach students how to recognize an effective summary. Following the instructional activity, several practice fiction and nonfiction texts are available in both English and Spanish for grades 3, 4, and...