Students explore language arts by participating in a vocabulary usage activity. In this word choice lesson, students read examples of great word usage in literature and discuss with the class why some words appear stronger than others....

Students study language. In this unique alphabets lesson, students read the article by Michael Everson "For the World's A B C's, He Makes 1's and 0's." They discuss the importance of alphabets and work in small groups to create a poster...

Who were Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton? High schoolers examine the character traits of these historical figures and watch the video, The Duel. Hamilton vs. Burr: An Event that Changed History (available from PBS), to gain...

A complete resource from BBC World Service provides informational text for English or ESL classes to teach vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills. Learners participate in small group work, whole class discussions, and role-plays to...

Est-ce que ton animal grand ou petit? Pair up your beginning French speakers for a game of Pet Guess Who! Using pet advertisements from newspapers or the Internet, pairs try to guess what kind of animal their partner has. Also, use the...

What, there was a crocodile escape? Read, analyze, and examine a newspaper article with your class about the crocodiles that escaped in Vietnam. Your English language learners note the facts and key vocabulary in the story and answer...

Encourage effective internet research and e-mail correspondence as scholars investigate a US capital city they've never visited to find pertinent and relevant information. They begin by picking a city, then visit that city's chamber of...

Visit 19th century Grand Isle, Cheniere Caminada, and New Orleans! Meet the inhabitants, learn about their history and culture, and view landmarks and industries! After reading Kate Chopin’s The Awakening, class groups research the...

From British accents to Texan drawls, a character's dialect can be an important part of the reading experience. A Six-Trait writing activity guides learners through the analysis of a character's dialect (Daniel Keyes's Flowers for...

Students view a PowerPoint to introduce them to adjectives and complete a quiz. In groups, they travel between stations in which they work individually to correctly identify the adjectives in a sentence. They also create a list of...

Students explore fire safety. In this fire prevention and safety lesson, students discuss and brainstorm ideas about what to do if there is a fire. Students practice stating information that should be given when calling 911. Students...

Students practice accurate note taking skills, recording only pertinent information. Using proper grammar and useage, they record accurate phone messages. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.

Students discuss what makes good service and poor servies. They brainstorm ways to file a complaint when they receive poor service. Students work in pairs to practice making a consumer complaint verbally and in writing. This lesson is...

Students read, discuss and analyze a newspaper article about France introducing a ban on smoking in bars, cafes and restaurants. They assess the key vocabulary words used in the article and view the grammar side of the article.

Students, after playing a game of animal 'identity', review and practice key vocabulary words orally and written into their notebooks for this lesson plan. They read a story about a new arrival at the zoo and answer text questions...

Sixth graders play a proofreading relay game. In this proofreading lesson, 6th graders are broken up into two teams.  Each team has an incorrect sentence and they need to fix it one at time by checking for mistakes in grammar,...

Students work with their partners to role play giving and receiving directions to familiar and unfamiliar places. Students practice verifying directions through verbal repetition. This lesson is intended for students acquiring English.

Pupils list habits that can be used to maintain good personal hygiene. They identify hygiene products and explain their uses in maintaining a good self image and personal hygiene habits. This lesson plan is intended for students...

Students plan a vacation trip from start to finish. Given a budget, they make decisions regarding where they would like to go, what mode of transportation they will use, where they will lodge, and what attractions they will visit while...

Students read a short biography of Jacob Early, a member of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry in 1862. In this Civil War lesson, students rewrite a letter written by him, editing for spelling, grammar and punctuation. Students further discuss...

Students explain the use and frequency of use of personal hygiene products by writing an essay explain their personal hygiene regimine and the products they use. This instructional activity is intended for students acquiring English.

Students investigate different parts of speech by creating digital skits. In this digital education lesson, students collaborate in groups to research the Internet for clips and music that represent the different parts of speech....

Students use Publisher in this lesson plan to make a holiday flier. In this technology lesson plan, students create a holiday flier. Students choose fonts, use clipart, use grammar and spelling check, and save to their work to a flash...

Students recognize the relationship between singular and plural subjects and verbs as they relate to developing stronger writing skills. In this writing lesson, students write and organize their thoughts and feelings while using their...