Young scholars engage in a lesson plan that is about the meaning of a verb or adverb. They perform sketches with the subject matter of the words. The goal is for the actors to show the meaning of the verb or adverb with an action.

Fifth graders are given a worksheet in which they choose a location they would like to visit. As a class, they brainstorm a list on what needs to be done before they go on their trip and why it is important to have a plan. To end the...

Are future entrepreneurs prepared to set up a meeting or schedule a conference call? Lesson five of a nine-part series of career education and skills activities focuses on proper punctuation and great grammar in the business world....

Help English learners reach their goals with a set of activities and worksheets. Over the course of three lessons, pupils define what a goal is and set their own academic and attendance goals for class.

Tenth graders write an autobiography about their future.  In this career education lesson, 10th graders write about the future based on their career goals. Students troubleshoot possible obstacles to fulfilling a life...

Pupils plan a driving trip using maps. Working in pairs, students receive a destination card and must create a plan for arriving at their destination using only a map. Trip plans should include, mileage, distance and time requirements...

Students examine the appropriate avenues to entry level jobs and workplaces. They practice on their English skills to obtain employment as well. In addition, an intense vocabulary of various jobs and phrases are gone over repeatedly to...

Students compose cover letters. In this writing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps to write cover letters that introduce them to potential employers.

Students, after defining and reviewing the extensive list of vocabulary words on the board, examine various banking systems and terms (loans, interest rates, investments, mortgages, etc.). They also show mastery of this task by...

Students explore the use of coupons to promote cost saving and help families remain within their monthly budget. In groups students create a shopping list using coupons provided by the teacher. They record the actual cost of the item as...

Sixth graders research and explore the fashion of a certain time while identifying with the personal convictions and tastes of the famous first ladies of the past. They practice what they explore adjectives to describe what they see and...

Students examine the eating habits of people in other countries and learn new vocabulary. They also practice using nouns and the passive voice.

Students explain and use verbal directions, recognize the prepositions used in a conversation, explore Italian art, and acquaint themselves with tourist services in Italy.

Students acknowledge the role of law enforcement in the community. They discuss the ways in which law enforcement act in the community. Students role play appropriate behavior when approached by a member of law enforcement. This less...

Twelfth graders complete activities to explore life goals. In this career goals lesson plan, 12th graders write a list of their community activities and write a statement of their life goals. Students discuss their life goals with a...

Third graders review the importance of good study habits as a skill necessary for success in school. They focus on their goals and discuss how this would help to improve grades. They determine how much an F weighs their grade down.

Students list five food dishes that are part of their family's heritage. Each student then does research of a country and a recipe (possibly a family recipe). With the help of members of his/her kitchen group, the student prepares the dish.

Pupils examine vocabulary words pertaining to the physical and personal characteristics of self, family, and others. They pronounce the vocabulary words and determine comparative adjectives for the words that are polite. They write...

Students explore the Pilgrims and their clothing. They discuss current trends in fashion and complete a Venn diagram comparing the Pilgrim attire to present day clothing and research websites regarding the Pilgrims. After researching,...

Students practice the skill of writing a resume that reflects professional presentation. They use a worksheet that is used for writing guidelines. The tool is effective for the scaffolding of different ability levels. Then students...

Students read a newspaper article about a fashion show in Madrid which banned the use of models under a certain weight. They define vocabulary, complete comprehension worksheets, practice the use of the words 'enough' and 'too many' and...

Students study vocabulary words related to safety and warining signs. They write and practice saying the words. They view picture flash cards and attach different signs to the safety situations. They work in groups to create a...

Students discuss how the U.S. educational system is similar and different to their native country's educational system. They chart the different educational levels and why parental involvment is so important. They generate a list of...