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Reflective Journaling
High schoolers write to influence positive change. For this service learning lesson, students reflect on their service learning experiences as they journal about sharing their time, talent, and treasures. High schoolers share their...
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Egyptian Tomb Art: Expressions of Religious Beliefs
Ninth graders are introduced to the Prown's technique of describing various objects. As a class, they view pictures of the pyramids in Egypt and discuss how the size and shape of them show their belief in eternal life and religion. ...
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Brothers Grimm
Class members participate in a read aloud of an illustrated version of fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm. They discuss the tale,"A Fisherman and His Wife" to discover how fairy tales can help us think about our own situations. They also...
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I Have a Dream Podcasts
Young scholars write dream speeches and record them as Mp3's. In this speech lesson, students watch Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, "I Have Dream Speech." They use the writing process to develop a dream speech which they rehearse. They record...
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High School Lesson Plan
Students compose and arrange music within specific guidelines. They # identify and explain compositional devices and techniques used in a musical work. They compare and contrast the use of those techniques between different compositions.
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Giving: Putting the Pieces Together
Fourth graders examine the gifts they might give to friends and family. They choose personal mementos to give and consider the limits of their gift-giving circle.
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What Is Service Learning?
Pupils define and use the vocabulary of philanthropy and service learning. They describe the importance of philanthropic activities to the common good.
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Sequential Writing
In this writing instructions worksheet, students use sequential order to write instructions for brushing their teeth. Students write what to do first, next, then, and finally.
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Philanthropy in Michigan???Civil War Lesson 2: Forming Opinions
Students act out a section of the book Gentle Annie that is depicted in Chapter 4. They discuss the character position taken by each of the characters in the scene. They write a persuasive letter to one of the characters.
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Homelessness
Students explore the importance of soup kitchens. In this philanthropy instructional activity, students brainstorm ways they can be philanthropists. Students watch a puppet show about a young girl who doesn't have enough to eat at home...
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The Abstraction Ladder (Using Examples in Essays)
Students examine and discuss most appropriate format for giving examples in the American discourse style.
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Presents
In this short-answer worksheet, learners answer 14 questions about giving and receiving presents with a partner.
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Let's Walk That Talk
Middle schoolers present persuasive speeches about philanthropy. In this persuasive speech lesson, students create speeches to encourage younger children to become involved in their communities. Middle schoolers use...
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Persuasive Drawing
Students read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien to then complete a persuasive art project for the novel. In this literature and art lesson plan, students read the book and determine their preference for the story giving facts to support....
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Good Advice 3
For this language arts worksheet, students match 20 questions with their logical "good advice" answers. Example: Do you always wake up late? (Buy an alarm clock!)
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Information Exchange--General Purpose Template
In this language arts worksheet, students learn to give concise oral directions as they collaborate with a partner. Students tell their partner to place a number or letter in a particular box on the grid using a prepositional phrase such...
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Well Done Certificates for Phonemes
In this language arts learning exercise, learners receive one of the 4 reward certificates when they have mastered reading and writing the specified phonemes and blends. Teachers sign and date these certificates before giving them to...
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Mysteries of Egypt
Students watch a video about the mysteries of Egypt. They discuss philanthropic acts performed in ancient Egypt. They locate Egypt and landmarks on a map. They finally create a replica of an Egyptian artifact after researching the object.
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Sparkle Spelling Game
Young scholars participate in a game to help them with their spelling words. They rotate around the room with the first word, with each student giving the next letter. They continue if they get the letter right or sit down if the letter...
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Lady Liberty: The New Colossus
Students research the history of the Statue of Liberty and the symbols associated with it. They read and discuss Emma Lazarus' poem and why it should persuade people to donate money to bring the statue to America. Students role-play as...
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Remembering How to Remember
Students develop study skills related to creating a better memory. This lesson has the intent of giving the teacher and student information about memory and comprehension. It can be used in the lower and upper grades.
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Writing a Book Review
Students examine the different formats book reviews can be presented. As a class, they brainstorm what they already know about writing a book review adding to a concept web. They write their own review using the tips giving to them and...
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Using Descriptive Words
Second graders focus on how descriptive words help them see, feel, and hear a story better. They listen to a read aloud of Angela Johnson's, "The Leaving Morning," while giving a thumbs up signal each time they hear a "sense or how"...
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American Revolution: Who Am I
In this American Revolution worksheet, students read 5 paragraphs, each giving clues about a famous person in the Revolutionary War. Students use a word bank to find the answer.