Learners are introduced to "Tom, Tom, the Piper's Son, they are told that the boy in the picture is named Tom. They are asked what Tom is doing. Students are asked if the pig Tom took belonged to him. They are then asked to speculate...

Students listen to a story about Johnny Appleseed while learning about how Johnny contributed to history. Students brainstorm rhyming words and write a poem using those words.

Second graders study short and long vowel sounds. They hear each word or picture by clicking on it to hear each rhyme. There is also the option of letting some students type their own rhyming sentence in this program. They complete a...

In this literacy worksheet, students will help Max cross a river by coloring in rhyming words to create a stepping stone path. Students must find 5 rhyming word pairs.

In this wring a poem learning exercise, students find words that rhyme with ones given and use these rhyming pairs of words to create sentences and two line poems that rhyme. Students write twenty answers.

First graders read the Poem "The Elephant" by Shel Silverstein and create a descriptive web in the shape of an animal. In this cross curricular music instructional activity, 1st graders recite a poem with rhythm, then listen to...

Students view "Baby and I Were Baked in a Pie" and "Rain, Rain, Go Away" posters on the board. They also view "Sing, Sing, What Shall I sing?" poster, students are shown the cat playing with the ball of string. Students are asked if...

Students examine the story Mary Had a Little Lamb. In this language arts lesson, students discuss the story and read companion poems. Students identify the rhyming words in the story. Students discuss lambs and sheep.

Fourth graders listen and observe the role play of the various versions of the poem. They take notes while listening and observing and develop their own versions of "Mary Had a Little Lamb".

Young scholars examine poetry examples in free verse focusing on their prosodic elements. After critiquing works by several authors, they write their own poems utilizing such devices as alliteration, repetition, rhyme, and stanzas.

For this collection of -ain word family worksheets, 1st graders will create mini books of -ain words and sentences, fill in missing letters to create -ain words to match pictures, select -ain words from a word bank to properly complete...

In this Dr. Seuss comprehension of text worksheet, young scholars complete a vocabulary word search, answer ten comprehension questions and match various pictures that rhyme.

In this writing a poem activity, students read 15 words in a chart and color the ones that rhyme with "old". Students put the rhyming words in pairs, then write a poem using them.

In this rhyming verse learning exercise, students read 20 words in a chart and color them according to the directions, using a different color for each ending rhyme pattern. Students then answer 10 questions in which they write simple...

In this estimation story problem worksheet, students read a rhyme about Pop's candy store inventory and solve and explain word problems answers. Students solve five problems.

Students are introduced to elements of poetry through the book Runny Babbit. In this poetry lesson plan, students learn about the newest Shel Silverstein book, then examine the poem's form, rhythm, and rhyme. Students look for other Shel...

Young scholars explore fire safety rules through a variety of teacher-led activities. In this safety lesson plan, students choose appropriate felt board pieces as they listen to My Car by Byron Barton. Seat belt and car seat safety, as...

Students discuss the idea of 6 word memoirs. For this technology lesson, students explore how using a small number of words sometimes is the best. Students practice using 6 word memoirs writing six words for various nursery rhymes and...

Seventh graders investigate the journalism techniques of professionals by identifying the 5 W's.  In this investigative writing lesson plan, 7th graders read several news articles and describe the format used for most news articles....

In this calculus worksheet, students review mnemonic rhymes to help them remember the different ratios of sine, cosine and tangent. They are funny and memorable for any grade level.

Students participate in an introduction activity. In this ice breaker lesson, students sit in a circle and the teacher sings a rhyme, calling a specific students to the middle of the circle. The students called must make silly faces,...

Students analyze the elements of poetry and jazz. In this critical thinking skills instructional activity, students take a closer look at the rhyme, rhythm, alliteration, form, free verse, lyricism, and imagery that exist is jazz as well...

Need a quick review of some of the elements of poetry? Eleven key terms are defined and illustrated.

Students engage in activities to practice their speaking skills. They role play, tell stories, use puppets and props, play games and solve puzzles. They sing songs and use rhymes to practice repetition. They read and respond to articles...