Examine letters written during war-time. In this cross curricular history and English lesson, middle and high school scholars read letters and poems written by soldiers in the Vietnam war. They will examine the perspective and emotions...

Sixth graders explore figurative and literal language. They study literary devices through short pieces of Shakespeare's work. Then investigate Shakespeare's works and life.

Young readers assume the role of Genre Sleuths to investigate the characteristics of folktales, fantasies, and mysteries. For this session you will need to collect a variety of books on a topic you have been studying. Groups then examine...

In this fiction books instructional activity, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Marjorie Morningstar." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it...

In this fiction books worksheet, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Midnight Bayou." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New...

In this fiction books instructional activity, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Metro Girl." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on...

In this fiction books activity, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Playing For Pizza." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New...

In this fiction books instructional activity, learners complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Plum Lovin'." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on...

In this fiction books learning exercise, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Plum Lucky." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New...

In this fiction books instructional activity, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Portnoy's Complaint." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it...

In this fiction books worksheet, learners complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Rage of Angels." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New...

In this fiction books worksheet, students complete seven multiple choice questions about the book, "Ragtime." These questions contain concepts such as choosing the correct author, who published the book, when it was on the New York Times...

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this women's history lesson, students examine the role of women prior to and following the suffrage movement. Students also read selected pieces of women's...

Second graders examine the text elements associated with fiction and nonfiction texts. In this text elements lesson, 2nd graders listen to Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock by Eric A. Kimmel. They take formative assessments to determine...

For this online interactive fiction and non-fiction worksheet, students respond to 7 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.

Students get an introduction to using KWL Charts as tools for reading nonfiction. They study unfamiliar words and share what they already know about the topic of the non-fiction selection and use this knowledge to help prepare to read.

If you're planning a unit on To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, don't pass this resource by! It includes thorough discussion questions and vocabulary from the novel, research opportunities, and writing prompts to extend learning...

Young scholars recognize the differences between fiction and nonfiction texts. In this genre study lesson, students discuss what nonfiction means and write the definition. Young scholars listen to a read aloud and vote whether the text...

Third graders participate in activities to differentiate fiction from nonfiction.  In this fiction lesson, 3rd graders describe the elements of a fiction story.  Students compare and contrast fiction and non fiction elements....

Young scholars identify the features of fiction books. In this genre study lesson plan, students are introduced to the book Armadillo Rodeo and identify the cover, title, author, illustrator and title page. Young scholars discuss how the...

Students develop imagery in literary and art works. They discuss Jacob Lawrence's painting, the "Tombstones, 1942", which conveyed overcrowded tenements and families living in Harlem (New York, New York). They design picture stories...

Students find the difference between fiction and nonfiction. In this fiction/nonfiction lesson, 1st graders read the story Johnny Appleseed and discuss what makes this a nonfiction story. They listen to a fiction story and see...

In this fiction and non-fiction worksheet, students cut out 9 sentence strips, read them, and classify each of them as fact or fiction.

Cause and effect relationships can be found in both fiction and non-fiction texts. As they read the book, The Planets by Gail Gibbons, learners keep an eye out for cause and effect relationships. They chart all of the causes and effects...