Young scholars identify the elements of fiction, and work on compare and contrast skills.. In this comprehension lesson, students read different versions of Cinderella. Young scholars use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast the...

Third graders read the story Babushka's Doll and write a summary of the main events in the story. In this summaries lesson plan, 3rd graders discuss the country of Russia before they read.

Learners listen two versions of the story of The Three Little Pigs in order to clarify the concept of point of view. They complete a Venn diagram and write a postcard to one of the book's characters using their point of view.

Students explore language arts by reading and reflecting on literary examples. In this fiction writing lesson, students read several different cultural versions of the story "Cinderella" and discuss their interaction with the story and...

Pupils practice using graphic organizers to summarize The Little Red Hen and the Grain of Wheat.

Third graders are introduced to the concept of sequence of events. They work in groups to properly sequence The Three Little Pigs, then work individually to write their own stories about their individuality.

Second graders listen to read alouds of The Story of Ferdinand and Roberto and the Bull and view Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs online. In this reading lesson, 2nd graders compare and contrast the two stories using a...

Fourth graders identify the literary elements of a nonfiction text. In this literary elements lesson plan, 4th graders read the text Piano Starts Here--The Young Art Tatum and fill in a chart that includes the events from the book....

Fourth graders apply their understanding of the elements of plot structure and conflict to cooperatively create storyboards and speak effectively as they present their products. They create storyboards for some of the classic Disney...

Students read the story Jalapeno Bagels and then write a summary about it. In this summary lesson plan, students retell the story as if someone else has not read the story.

Second graders read different folk tales and discuss them. They are given a template of a letter and they are to write a friendly letter. Special education students are paired with advanced students to help them.

Young scholars participate in a game-like format to identify characteristics of genres. They categorize stories into genres bases on story summaries after a class discussion of the characteristics.

Learners explore the water cycle. In this water cycle lesson, students read the book The Magic School Bus Wet All Over and summarize the steps of the water cycle. Learners label a picture map of the water cycle.

Students play a Jeopardy game in which the questions are about different genres. They can use this activity as a review before a test.

Students use the Internet to research the author Leo Lionni, then rewrite and illustrate one of his stories.

Third graders choose one character from a book they have read recently. Using paper, they create a character map of the character along with a small drawing to show what they look like. To end the lesson, they share their character map...

High schoolers participate in a variety of activities in order to take part in a layered curriculum unit that focuses on a novel study. This allows for a student centered classroom and instructional practices.

Students watch a PowerPoint presentation. In this early literacy instructional activity, students watch a PowerPoint presentation describing print from pictures and the difference between the two.

Students explore the history of hurricanes. They discuss the worst hurricanes that have formed. Students examine what to expect during a hurricane and the preparations they should make. They learn about evacuation routes, shelters, and...

First graders read the book Stelluna by Janell Cannon. In this bat lesson plan, 1st graders use their sense of smell to identify objects, learn and recite a rhyme, and differentiate between the words night and day.

Students build word families. In this interactive language arts activity, students visit a website where they play a game creating word families. Students may print out their work when finished.

Young scholars investigate factions in society. In this factions lesson plan, students learn the definition of factions before breaking into groups. They listen to a read aloud of The Butter Battle Book and describe what happens to the...

Learners read about the octopus and create an octopus out of ink and a deflated balloon. In this octopus lesson plan, students discuss the different defense mechanisms of the octopus and use the ink to demonstrate what happens if the...

Third graders use the strategies in Reciprocal Teaching: predicting, clarifying, questioning, summarizing, and visualizing. They utilize these reading strategies when reading "Eddie Miranda Looks at New York."