In this sentence completing learning exercise, students read 11 sentences and fill in the blanks with a vocabulary word from the word bank. There is no apparent connection between the words.

In this dependent prepositions worksheet, students correct mistakes in 12 sentences and then respond to 5 short answer questions.

For this essay evaluation worksheet, young scholars are provided with a writing prompt and two sample essays. Students evaluate and grade the sample essays and provide three reasons why they graded as they did.

Students discuss philanthropic behavior. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students read Shel Silverstein's Hug O' War and brainstorm ways of working together.

Young scholars research the work of North American NGOs and select one to support with a financial contribution as a class. In this philanthropic research lesson plan, students consider the work of Benjamin Franklin, defining good...

Students define the term philanthropy and find examples of it in everyday life. In this philanthropy lesson, students try to define philanthropy and illustrate it. Students then work in groups to define the term and create a web for the...

Students create vivid, active characters for a story. In this character lesson, students discuss the characters in books they are familiar with. Students create a list of novels they have read and discuss the character types. Students...

For this homonyms worksheet, students use context clues to choose the correct homonym to complete each sentence.  Each sentence contains two choices.

Young scholars analyze four versions of the Cinderella story. In this fairy tale analysis lesson, students read four versions of Cinderella and work in groups to identify the plot for each. Young scholars illustrate the stories and...

Students read a collection of student essays addressing racism and racial disparities and discuss them. In this racism lesson plan, students discuss the essays and talk about their impact.

Students discover the threats to dogs by investigating dogfighting.  In this animal cruelty lesson, students read the state laws pertaining to animal safety and dogfighting.  Students compile dogfighting facts into a poster and...

Students investigate international aid by researching the history of Angola.  In this world crisis lesson, students investigate the history, civil wars and poor economy of Angola and discuss ways to turn the poor nation around....

Students write a letter to a pen pal about the book they read 1,000 Cranes in Hiroshima. For this writing lesson plan, students write about the conflicts and events that occurred in the book.

In this reading activity, learners read different passages of text and fill out graphic organizers for each one. Students read 6 texts total.

Learners research literary elements of fables. In this literature lesson plan, students analyze literary elements of fables. Learners work collaboratively using a jigsaw strategy to analyze literary elements.

In this commonly confused words instructional activity, students choose one of the words in brackets to complete each sentence.

Students explore the topic of public conservation. In this Florida panthers instructional activity, students read a scenario about the endangered panther and collaborate to plan a way to protect the panther population. Students also...

Third graders explore Charlotte's Web making predictions about the main character's problem. In this Charlotte's Web lesson, 3rd graders find Wilbur's problem and draw solutions from the story.  Students share pictures and visit a...

Students examine gender bias on television and in the movies. In this social science instructional activity, students watch various shows and when an instance of stereotypical behavior, or gender bias situation occurs, students think...

Students conduct research and make comparisons about various global economies. Create graphic organizers to present their research findings and illustrate solutions to problems. Students discuss and debate issues based on what they have...

Third graders explore the library media center using the characters and story of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" by James Marshall. They discuss what rules Goldilocks would need to follow in the library, complete a sequence chain for...

Students investigate the concepts of sharing and good citizenship, and how they contribute to a peaceful society. They work on problem solving and critical thinking skills after listening to Marcus Pfister's, The Rainbow Fish.

Students take a medical issue and explore it, debate it, and convince others of their point of view. They improve research skills and writing skills. Students are able to define a problem, debate it, and identify which is the best...

Students read an online article and participate in Language Arts activities associated with it.