Explain to your readers a variety of decoding strategies to improve their reading fluency. They observe the teacher modeling blending, then in pairs take turns reading the book Clifford the Big Red Dog. Learners then time each other...

Practice being concise. Exercise your vocabulary. Improve your editing skills. The contention in this lesson is that by imposing a 140 character limit, the Twitter format actually helps improve writing skills. And of course class tweets...

In this number manipulation worksheet, learners solve 4 different types of problems that include number manipulation. First, they use division, multiplication, addition, or subtraction to make each set of numbers into equations which...

Test your learners' Internet research skills with this scavenger hunt. Of the twenty questions provided, scholars research ten and provide the answer, the URL, the search engine, and the keywords they used. While some of the questions...

It seems that this presentation was designed for future educators, particularly those teaching a foreign language. Basic reading, writing, and organizational skills are presented, encouraging a discussion of strategies amongst your...

Students practice the correct way to write numbers. In this language arts and math activity, kindergarten students not only practice their number formations, but they also practice holding their pencil in the correct manner.

In this patterns worksheet, students analyze a series of geometric shapes and determine the pattern. Students use numbers or letters to represent each pattern.

In this fractions and mixed numbers worksheet, learners change 10 improper fractions to mixed numbers. Answers and hints are available on-line; a reference web site for additional resources is given.

In this subtraction activity, students complete subtraction problems containing parenthesis, up to 3 digit numbers, and negatives. Students complete 10 problems total.

First graders use an October calendar to trace numbers, trace letters, and identify dates as being in the past, present, and future. In this Social Studies lesson plan, 1st graders label events on the calendar in order to gain deeper...

In this alphabet and counting worksheet, students study the letters a through z and numbers one through nine. Students recite the letters and numbers for practice and memorization.

Pupils are introduced to the letter combination "oi" and practice its letter sound. In this letter combination "oi" instructional activity, students recite the letter sound  "oi" by saying it out loud. Pupils then review a mix of 12...

Ninth graders solve problems involving exponential functions. For this algebra lesson, 9th graders apply their knowledge of exponential properties to add, multiply, divide and subtract exponential functions. They perform these operations...

In this writing numbers instructional activity, learners trace the number 19 forty-five times and then write the number 20 times on the lines provided. Students trace the letters that spell the word nineteen 25 times and then write the...

Students research a famous artist of their choice to experience their lives and achievements. They choose an artist they look up to, a hero perhaps, and share their lives with their peers to develop a banner on that artist to exhibit in...

Third graders examine fractions by descriptively writing about them. In this number sense lesson, 3rd graders read number sentences and compare fractions based on their size. Students explain fractions to a friend by writing a friendly...

Students practice saying and reading words beginning with qu. In this phonics lesson, students review the sound that the letter combination qu creates.  Students play a pronunciation game to ensure their understanding of the letter...

Middle schoolers practice writing letters of compliments and complaints about products they use. They use standard business format for the letters and are expected to have them reviewed by a peer. They mail the letters in and wait for...

Students explore phonetics by participating in a letter combination activity with their class. In this word sound instructional activity, students identify the sound "wh" and discuss words where the sound is utilized. Students practice...

Young scholars explore language arts by participating in a vowel identification activity. In this word sound lesson, students discuss the sound that is made by two consecutive O's. Young scholars listen to the teacher recite words and...

Students use general skills and strategies of the writing process to show their role in their family, school, friendships, the community and the world. They demonstrate their self-motivation and increasing responsibility for their own...

High schoolers examine the importance of family, investigate sharing time with family and participate in a family experiment.  In this family lesson students over a one week period sit down to dinner with their families and make...

Students are introduced to the phonetic sound associated with the short letter "i" and listen to a story which includes words with this sound. In this the big hit starfall lesson, students build sound letter accuracy. Students also...

Students work together to arrange bells in order from low to high and play songs. They discuss differences in pitch and musical notation.