In this printing activity, students form the upper and lowercase letter Xx. Students also color in a picture of an ox pulling a wagon.

For this printing worksheet, learners form the upper and lowercase letter Yy. Learners also color in two pictures that begin with the letter.

In this literacy worksheet, class members look at the formation of the letter and practice creating it. Then they use the pictures to make cognitive connections to help with spelling.

In this literacy instructional activity, pupils look at the formation of the letter and practice creating it. Then they use the pictures to make cognitive connections to help with spelling.

In this printing of upper and lowercase letter Gg learning exercise, learners trace seven Gg's, print four Gg's, and practice writing the letters Gg on the two lines provided.

In this literacy worksheet, learners look at the formation of the letter and practice creating it. Then they use the pictures to make cognitive connections to help with spelling.

In this writing worksheet, students practice their cursive writing. Students practice the lowercase letter r by writing it in cursive a minimum of ten times.

Students listen to the teacher read a book entitled, Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. In groups, students create KWL charts concerning the book, the author, and the author's writing style. In groups, students research topics about the book and its...

Pupils read the book, 'The Relatives Came' by Cynthia Rylant to revive memories about their own summer vacations and family customs. They write a friendly letter about a fantasy summer vacation--"What I Wish I Did on My Summer...

In this letter writing worksheet, pupils write a letter to someone special using a simple, friendly letter template. Then students will draw a picture to go with the letter.

In this D'Nealian cursive practice worksheet, students practice their handwriting skills as they independently write lowercase letter "l" on 9 lines provided.

In this D'Nealian cursive practice worksheet, students practice their handwriting skills as they independently write lowercase letter "c" on 10 lines provided.

In this D'Nealian cursive practice worksheet, students practice their handwriting skills as they independently write lowercase letter "b" on 9 lines provided.

In this D'Nealian cursive practice worksheet, students practice their handwriting skills as they independently write lowercase letter "g" on 10 lines provided.

Students view "Inkheart: Speak Your Mind" by Cornelia Funke. They read several letters to the editor of a local newspaper and underline the 'opinion' portions of the letters. They discover how a literary selection can expand personal...

Poetry is a very personal and introspective art form. Give your class the opportunity to understand how a poet's voice can speak to them on a personal level, and that every reader can respond to an author differently. After a poetic...

Writer's workshop is an idea that's been around for years. Students write, read, and comment on each others writing in an authentic and thoughtful way. Here is a 21st century twist, 6th graders will use the class blog to create a...

Students read articles, conduct Internet research and participate in a mock debate to explore the pros and cons of withdrawing from Iraq or remaining in conflict with the insurgency. They consider the difficulties of consensus building...

Students explore the grapheme along with phoneme it represents. The teacher teaches letter reconginition by having the students write the letter and practice the sound. This helps studens investigate the letter faster (p). Students...

In this recognizing the letter Uu worksheet, students read color words to color the word umbrella, the picture, the upper case letters and the lower case letters, and practice tracing and printing the capital and lower letters. Students...

Students complete a unit to learn sayings and phrases that help them understand language art concepts. In this sayings and phrases lesson, students complete 11 lessons that use common sayings and phrases to teach language art concepts...

Students review the format for a letter. They discuss advice and encouragement and generate examples of each. Students write a letter to Despereaux. They proofread their work and a partner's work. Students discuss symbols and make a...

In this printing practice learning exercise, students trace the dotted lines to create the upper case Q and the lower case q. Students complete 16 activities.

In this printing practice worksheet, students trace the dotted lines to create the upper case P and the lower case p. Students complete 16 activities.