In this spring secret message worksheet, students analyze the picture clues and key. Students place the letter from the key into the blank above each picture to discover the secret message about spring.

Students read a poem containing sight words, then match word cards to the sight words in the poem. In this language arts lesson plan, students draw pictures next to sight words on a worksheet embedded in the plan. A good lesson plan for...

In this grammar activity, students read and identify squ- words and then, recognize that sq (and q) are always followed by u. They also read a story and highlight all the words that begin with squ. Finally, students complete a crossword...

Explore how illustrations add to a story. Young learners will look at picture books to see how the pictures tell the story. They create illustrations to go with a chosen story, and then flip the activity so they have to write a story to...

What's in a word? Scholars look at a sentence written on the board about snacks. They discuss unfamiliar terms and then record the new words by drawing a picture, writing a synonym, writing a translation, or creating a mind map. Pupils...

In this early childhood crossword puzzle instructional activity, students read the 10 picture clues which represent the words in the puzzle. Students use the provided word bank to fill the crossword puzzle in correctly.

Students examine the process of making inferences. They define inference, view a Powerpoint presentation, and as a whole group locate clues in the pictures of a short story, locating written clues to reinforce their conclusions.

Third graders access prior knowledge of the monarch butterfly and discuss what they would like to know.  In this Monarch Butterfly instructional activity,students read Monarch Butterfly and discuss the life cycle of the butterfly....

In this consonant blends worksheet, students use picture clues to identify words from a word bank, write the word under its picture, and circle the blend. Students write six answers.

In this vocabulary worksheet, students fill in the blanks for the correct word and answer definition questions about each word. Students complete 4 pages with 18 questions and 6 vocabulary words each.

In this using the word "can" in short sentences worksheet, students read questions, observe and match pictures, observe picture clues, and write short answers with the words Yes or No and commas beginning the sentences. Students write 9...

In this word clue worksheet, students write yes or no to tell whether a statement matches a given picture, 5 total. One example is given to students.

Fifth graders discuss cartoons. In this art lesson plan, 5th graders make their own cartoon using vocabulary words from the American Revolution.

Students practice using new vocabulary by putting a picture with the new word. They also write the definitions of the new words. They use the pictures to create a clue in which others can practice the new words.

In this spelling worksheet, learners examine 10 colorful, clip art pictures of tools before filling in the blanks with the names of the tools. They use the pictures and the letters given as clues to the words.

In this spelling by pictures worksheet, students examine pictures of 8 clothing accessories and spell the names on the dotted lines to the left of each picture. They use the letters clues to help them with the spelling.

Students distinguish between proper and improper fractions. They create a "Character Clue Box" that represents a fraction. Fractions are picked from a hat and then groups go outside and search for items that represent their fraction....

In this primary source analysis worksheet, students select historical photographs and then respond to 25 analysis questions that address the senses regarding the photograph they select.

Students discuss what they know about Hurricane Katrina and the city of New Orleans. In groups, they use they match the new vocabulary words to their definitions. They read an article about Hurricane Katrina and answer questions.

Students analyze Dorothea Lange's photographs about Japanese American relocation. In this art and history lesson plan, students analyze a photograph about the relocation of Japanese Americans. Students discuss the impact of governmental...

Students discover new vocabulary words. In this language development lesson plan, students reach into a box of themed items and identify the object. They discuss the attributes of the object as well. 

Eighth graders listen to a read aloud of Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken." They examine the attributes of poetry focusing on stanzas, imagery, and punctuation. They participate in choral readings before completing the associated...

Young scholars understand how to "read" a picture and put together a series of images in a way similar to that of putting together words to form a story and gain knowledge about the past.

Students analyze a photograph and translate the analysis into words. They explain and explain the impact of governmental decisions made during a specific historical time period.