Sixth graders use narrative strategies (e.g., dialogue and action) to develop characters, plot and setting and maintain a consistent point of view. They create and accurately punctuate dialogue necessary to help the plot progress,...

Pupils follow tracks of a monster who has walked through their classroom to see what he has done. They discuss sequencing vocabulary before using computer software students sequence the monster's visit using a concept map. In a word...

First graders recognize the short vowel i in written and spoken language. Through listening and matching activities, they discriminate the vowel sound /i/ from other phonemes. Students identify the phoneme and letter in psuedo words they...

In this language arts worksheet, students analyze 7 names of the days of the week in a word bank. Students find the words in a word search puzzle.

In this nouns worksheet, students use the nouns from the list to complete the chart. Students write the words into person, place, or thing chart sections.

Students visit the links on the blog site to learn about class wikis. In this technology integration lesson, students visit the links to view class wikis.

In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read passages and write an essay responding to the selection.  Students use a graphic organizer to plan their essay.

In this English Language Arts Sample test instructional activity, students read a passage and answer reading comprehension questions.  Students also write about the texts.

Provides articles, parent tips, research briefs, and a video on how to teach spelling.

Contains plans for four lessons that ask students to make spelling cards grouped by spelling patterns. These cards are then used in a "Go Fish" style card game. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains...

Contains plans for two lessons that use movement and cheering to teach the letter y spelling generalization. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as well as...

Contains plans for a lesson that will provide middle schoolers with strategies for spelling unfamiliar words. Students are asked to use phonological awareness and visual recall, analyze alternative spellings, and use a variety of...

The "Reading from Scratch" site provides a list of spelling rules with examples.

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides tips that will help students learn how to spell assorted words.

Practice spelling Spanish words -- particularly letters with tricky sounds (v,b; y,ll; etc.). Click the corresponding letter on the keyboard to launch an activity -- then try to correctly spell 15-20 words. You can check your answers...

Rather than lists of rules, this site provides practical advice on the use of commas, semicolons, dashes, hyphens, abbreviations, acronyms, split infinitives, "this," "that," italics, and underlining. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.L.2

This homonym tutorial begins with the poem "My Spell Checker" to show the importance of learning the difference between words. This is followed by a slide show of commonly misused homonyms, including definitions and examples. It offers...

This Daily Teaching Tools resource provides free spelling strategy sheets. Students will be able to refer to spelling reference sheets and follow the spelling tips.

Listed alphabetically, these commonly misspelled words often find their way into our writing! Here are the correct spellings, with brief tips for remembering how to write these words correctly. In addition, use the links of the left to...

The 21st Century Information Fluency (21CIF) Portal was developed by the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) to improve Internet search skills for the advancement of information literacy. The goal of this project is to help...

The 21st Century Information Fluency (21CIF) Portal was developed by the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) to improve Internet search skills for the advancement of information literacy. The goal of this project is to help...

Comprehensive discussion on how to edit material on computers. Explains how to perform functions in 2 general areas: spell check and search & replace. Also explains difference between doing this "on paper" and on computer. W.11-12.6...

This slideshow lesson focuses on how to write and reply to professional email. It includes greeting, font, spell check, signature and tips for replying to email.

Read about homonyms, and then click through slides explaining the meanings of 14 homonyms and commonly misused words. Find more examples in a homonym video [1:20] and a triple homonym song video. [2:08] Finally, read spelling tips for...