For this vowel digraph worksheet, students choose a word from a list to complete the sentence. There are fifteen sentences on this one-page worksheet. An answer key is included on the 2nd page.

First graders discuss the definition of patterns, and sing the song, Going Buggy, identifying patterns in the song. They create original patterns using bug counters and insect stickers.

Third graders investigate unusual bats and draw their own interpretation of the bat. They use rhyming words to write a creative story about bats. Facial features of microbats and megabats are observed and then classfied in groups.

Students examine the poetic elements of a piece of music. They discuss favorite songs, select a song, and write a persuasive essay identifying the poetic qualities of the song lyrics.

Second graders read the poem, "Betty Botter" and give their opinion of it. They discover what a tongue twister is and read the poem out loud together. Then as a class they read "Peter Piper" and discuss the similarities of the two poems.

Students create poems using a group of four predetermined words. In this poetry lesson students incorporate each of the four words into a poem that makes sense.

In this vocabulary worksheet, students complete analogies and fill in the blanks to sentences with vocabulary words given. Students complete 18 problems.

Students recall Orff instrument families and specific instruments so that they can put sound effects to certain words in a scary story to make it more interesting.

In this poetry worksheet, students learn about narrative poetry. They then answer 7 questions about one of the poems they read, practice writing their own narrative poem, and complete a research project using the internet. The answers...

Fourth graders recognize and create alliterative language in both literary and commercial use. For this language arts lesson, 4th graders analyze pieces of poetry and focus on the use of imagery, personification, and figures of speech.

Students explore the country of Japan. In this international studies lesson, students utilize their geography skills to locate Japan on a map. Students explore some Japanese customs and communities. Students use descriptive language...

Students examine the impact of sound devices in poetry, prose, and non-fiction. In this figurative language lesson plan, students read instructor-selected literature and identify uses of alliteration, repetition, consonance, rhythm,...

Students examine the structure of sonnets. They compare and contrast them with modern day poetry. They write their own sonnet after changing the language in another sonnet to see why the author choosed certain words.

Students investigate the performance aspect of poetry by reading, writing and discussing poetry pieces.

First graders practice short vowel sounds. In this literacy lesson, the teacher demonstrates the short vowel sounds, then guides students through practicing the sounds and making words. Students complete a worksheet for independent...

High schoolers explore language arts by viewing movie clips in class. In this poetry analysis instructional activity, students view scenes from the movie "In Her Shoes" and define what poetry is. High schoolers read the poem "One Art"...

In this grade 1 language review worksheet, students edit sentences, complete sentences choosing correct words, write words for a contraction, and find correctly spelled words.

In this language practice worksheet, students correct sentences, find rhyming words, answer questions, and find correctly spelled words. A web site reference for additional activities is given.

In this poetry learning exercise, learners read different poetry and identify the type of poetry that is being used based on the sound. Students complete 10 short answer questions.

Learners explore their world using the book "This is the Way We Go to School." They predict information about the story based on the title and pictures. Students label a world map with the names of continents and oceans. They write a set...

CStudents create a sensory chart in on the topic of Mardi Gras. They design a brainstorm web using Inspiration and complete creative writing assignment. Students write a poem about Mardi Gras that is presented to the class at the final...

Students write and illustrate a sentence which names a letter of the alphabet. The sentence should have subject, verb, describing words, and incorporate alliterative techniques.

Ninth graders write a poem and participate in a poetry slam.

First graders read the book "I Like Me" and then design a collage showcasing different things they like about themselves. They write in journals to reflect on this lesson.