Students research and investigate an occupation and determine if it is right for them. They discover important character traits about themselves and what they need to do in order to prepare for the future.

Parents or learning partners assist emergent readers with a School-Home Links worksheet. The children complete a matching activity about the parts of a book which include a table of contents, title page, and glossary. They match the word...

In this first of four lessons on book design, students are introduced to the vocabulary of book design through the use of bookwalks and a non-linear PowerPoint presentation in game-show (Jeopardy!) format.

Students complete the list of vocabulary words and terms and complete the Quick Facts section of a website and answer questions using 2 or 3 sentences from the worksheet about rock art. They then have their names sent to the website and...

Students conduct research on a selected topic, organize the research information, and write a report. They read and discuss the rubric, brainstorm to develop criteria for determining credible sources, complete a KWL chart or web, and...

Walk your class through the process of writing an explanation using this resource. Learners often have to write a how-to explanation for such simple tasks as making a peanut butter sandwich. This presentation identifies key components of...

Scholars explore an expository text to answer questions about its structure.

In this research worksheet, 1st graders answer multiple choice questions about research including dictionaries, title pages, meaning of words and more. Students complete 15 questions.

Fifth graders engage in a lesson which offers informational how-tos for conducting research on the Internet. Three search engines are introduced and used to gather information to solve a specific problem.

In this review of fourth grade resource usage worksheet students answer questions about guide words, library database, resources for specific information, parts of a book, and dictionary usage. Students answer 10 questions.

Students identify factual information using their textbook as a source of inquiry. They become aware that a social studies text can be an object of historical investigation and develop a sense of questioning evidence as presented in...

Learners examine the difference between a jury trial and a bench trial. They discuss any protections that the Indiana and United States Constitution offers its citizens. They use the internet to research any current press of jury trials.

Sixth graders research railroad idioms.  In this idiom lesson, 6th graders read through a glossary of different railroad idioms and their meanings. They illustrate a chosen idiom.

Fifth graders examine text features and create a PowerPoint presentation. In this text features lesson, 5th graders go over Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures and text features before they choose one to include in a book and...

Learners participate in their own mock oral arguments. They create their own opinions and discuss any opposing opinions. They write their own opinion for a case to end the lesson.

Fourth graders make predictions and go over vocabulary for the story The Secret School. In this reading lesson plan, 4th graders use comprehension skills as they read the story and have to read to them.

In this book parts worksheet, students match a set of definitions with their correct terms, list ways to care for books and use a word box to match statements to terms.

Young scholars discuss reasons to use reference materials, identify correct reference material to use for specific information, find answers to specific questions by locating information in encyclopedia, dictionary, atlas, almanac,...

For this language practice worksheet, learners complete a total of 25 multiple choice questions that use a variety of 4th grade language concepts. An answer key is provided.

Second graders create an encyclopedia of unusual animals, using a variety of resources to collect their information. Each student illustrates an animal and provides a brief description for each letter of the alphabet. A very nice,...

Fifth graders identify causes and effects of historical events in the American Revolution. They evaluate critical issues and events that led to the American Revolution. Analyze the views and lives of people of the Revolutionary Period.

Students explore the use of flow charts and cyclical diagrams. They discuss how to read the charts. Students produce a simple flow chart or diagram to explain a process. They investigate various methods used to present text.

Young scholars research the culture and geography of India and England while reading "The Secret Garden". Using this information, they write at least three predictions about what they believe might happen in the story. Using the...

In this language activity, 2nd graders complete multiple choice questions about sentence structure, parts of speech, dictionary work, and more. Students complete 15 questions.