Students study non-verbal communication through appearance, movements and voice. They evaluate the non-verbal communication of television reporters and then participate in role-play scenarios using non-verbal communication.

Third graders sing and play the song "Great Big House" in the Orff style using soprano and alto glockenspiels, bass xylophones, bass marimbas, triangles, woodblocks, and the singing voice. The lesson includes step-by-step teacher...

First graders explore words. In this blending syllables lesson, 1st graders practice voiced and unvoiced phonic sounds. They follow the teachers lead in practicing various sounds and then try to come up with cvvc words.

Students say the sound for the letter a, reviewing the position of the mouth and voice box. In this phonics activity, students brainstorm other words that begin with the /a/ sound and choose the letter from a set of 12, continuing...

Students review the sound /a/. In this phonics lesson, students practice the sound, touching their voice box to make sure "it is on." Students say the sound when the teacher points to the letter among a set of 12.

Students review the sound /r/. In this phonics lesson, students practice the sound, remembering that their tongue touches the roof of their mouth and their "voice box is on." Students say the sound when the teacher points to the letter...

Students say the sound for the letter e, reviewing the position of the mouth and voice box. In this phonics lesson, students brainstorm other words that begin with the /e/ sound and choose the letter from a set of 12, continuing...

Students are reintroduced to the letter "W" and its sound. In this letter "W" activity, students touch their throat to check their voice box when saying the sound of the letter "W." Students review words that begin with the letter "W"...

Young scholars explore how famous people, through newspaper Op-Ed articles, often inform the public about issues of national importance. They write Op-Eds in the voice of famous people on current news topics.

Students read the words and listen to the voices of some central participants in the debate over the League of Nations.

Students read a biography, present the six focus statements (areas of information) onto a 3-D box, photograph their box with a digital camera, and create a HyperStudio card with voice and text.

High schoolers examine the rights of the majority and minority when making decisions. They discover ways the minority can make their voices heard. They complete journal entries to reflect on lesson.

Students study and remember ten vocabulary words and practice analyzing and using the passive voice.

Young scholars act out a scene of racism using emotions, voice and body language.

Students conduct Internet research about an author. They complete a title slide for that author which includes a picture of the author and a recording of the student's voice introducing the slide. All slides then be compiled into a class...

Students examine the various roles people played on the 19th century Texas frontier. Using the internet, they get to know five residents of Fort Griffin and take notes on their characteristics. They choose one person to research more...

Eighth graders write a multi paragraphed, expository composition that explanins how one would conduct themself before, during, and after a job interview. In order to be prepared for the interview, 8th graders complete a thesis, have an...

Students determine that each student is uniquely called by God to become a saint in the world. They observe that the Saints give us a model by which they followed Christ in this world. They realize that God's voice calls to them in...

Students develop a topic for a class newspaper article and set up an interview with someone involved in the issue. They record the interview using an iPod with a voice recorder then use direct quotes for their article. As a whole...

Students in ESOL classes practice communication skills using voice intonation patterns. Using various patterns, they practice sentences with rising and falling intonations. With partners, students read passages orally with emphasis...

Students use different types and lengths of sentences. They write with an insight of the stylistic aspects of composition. Students use precise language including adjectives, adverbs, action verbs and specific details that convey the...

Young scholars are introduced to the proper way to write a biography. As a class, they view examples of the format and what information to include. To end the lesson, they begin to write their biography and develop their voice when writing.

Students read Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." They create a dramatic reading of Titania's monologue in Act II by randomly assigning words of the monologue that are demonstrated using sound and movement, not the actual words. ...

Students photograph scenes from their lives and use the images to become a catalyst for related writing exercises. They explore the themes such as self portrait, family, community, visual storytelling, and dreams to encourage them to...