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Total Value, Mixture, and Motion Problems, Section 8.3

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this total value worksheet, learners read short story problems and write equations to solve the problems. Stories involve formulas such as distance and mixture formulas. A total of 14 problems are available on this two-page worksheet.
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Core Book Guide for The Upstairs Room

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read "The Upstairs Room" and participate in literature analysis regarding justice. In this Holocaust Literature lesson, students read a short story and discuss critical thinking questions. Students write journal entries and...
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Create a Storybook in KidPix

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students create a storybook by using KidPix software. In this technology lesson, students write creative short stories and publish them on KidPix. Students illustrate the stories using Kid Pix tools.
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Learning About Honesty

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students read a short story and complete a character skills activity. In this character skills instructional activity, students read the story Timmy's Lies to complete a study about honesty. Students answer questions for reading...
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Comparing Themes and Plots

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students compare theme and plot in two short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne. In this theme and plot analysis lesson, students read Young Goodman Brown and The Minister's Black Veil  as well as take notes about the theme...
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Choosing Punctuation

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students add punctuation to a short story with none.  In this choosing punctuation lesson plan, students correct the story individually, adding punctuation as they think it is necessary.  Students share their corrections with a...
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Treasures of the Silk Roads

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine and discuss art objects from the Silk Roads. They analyze images of artifacts, create a word map, and develop and write a short story or poem based on the slides viewed.
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Greetings from Maya Angelou

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars investigate the life and works of Maya Angelou. They complete a Webquest, read poems, listen to a reading by Maya Angelou, answer discussion questions, and write a poem, short story, or essay based on a newspaper article.
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Writing Business Letters of Request

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders model proper format and elements of business letters. They review effective writing styles and write a request letter. Students also read a short story that includes conflict irony and symbolism They create a chart...
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Our Endangered Resources: The Trees

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils discuss the importance of trees, and characteristics of trees. They imagine themselves with their favorite tree. And discuss their imagery; the different trees, time of day, and location of trees. Student write a short story...
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The Scarlet Letter

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students listen to group reports and then individually research one of the other reports. Upon the completion of this second research activity students write a short story in the style of Hawthorn's writing.
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Write From the Beginning

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students discuss the earliest form of writing, pictographs and view several examples. They then create their own hieroglyphics and write a short story using them. They then create and label a timeline including methods of writing prior...
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Miz Fannie Mae's Fine New Easter Hat by Melissa Milich

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
In this literature worksheet, students read and analyze the short story "Miz Fannie Mae’s Fine New Easter Hat" by Melissa Milich for key terms and mastery of comprehension. Students fill in seven sentences with the correct word to...
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Solving Problems Using Systems of Equations Section 8.3

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this system of equations worksheet, students solve problems involving systems of equations. They read short stories, write equations relating to the information, and solve the systems of equations using the substitution or elimination...
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Extra Practice 44: Solving Problems Using Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this quadratic worksheet, students read short stories, write quadratic equations and use their problem solving skills to solve the equation. Students use the Pythagorean Theorem to find the length of a diagonal, dimensions of a...
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Extra Practice 11: Applications With Percents

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this percent worksheet, students read short stories, determine the information needed, write an algebraic equation and evaluate the problem. Problems include simple interest, sale price, and tax rates. There are nine percent problems...
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Where Is Jodie?

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a short story about a lost dog. Students answer 5 multiple choice questions about the passage.
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Events Leading to the Indian Removal 1830-1832

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners consider the effects of Indian Removal on the Cherokee Nation. In this American history activity, students research Internet and print sources regarding the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Learners write short stories that detail...
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Some Words Need Capitals

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders determine when to use a capital letter. In this spelling lesson, 4th graders discuss which groups of words need a capital letter. Students then apply that knowledge by proofreading a short story and determining which...
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Renaissance Realities

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students analyze passages by Niccolo Machiavelli and Francis Bacon as an analysis of Renaissance ideas in contemporary situations. In this Renaissance writings lesson, students read excerpts from Machiavelli's The Prince and multiple...
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Scrimshaw/Soap Carvings

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discover scrimshaw art. In this art lesson, students discover the history of scrimshaw and create their own scrimshaw art. Students write a poem, a short story, or a description about the image they chose to make.
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British Headmaster sends pupils home who fail to stand when he enters the classroom

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders examine an issue in a school in Britain. In this ELL lesson, 9th graders read an article and answer reading comprehension questions.  Students write a short story using key words from the article.
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Philanthropy and You

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students identify human rights and study the values of historical figures who fought for human rights. In this human rights lesson plan, students define the term human rights and research examples of human mistreatment in history....
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What if Amelia Earhart had Turned Around?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students discuss an article in USA Today in which Gregg Zoroya proposes his theory about what happened to Amelia Earhart.  In this reading comprehension and Amelia Earhart instructional activity, students read an article in USA...

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