Students examine descriptive writing. In this writing lesson, students listen to an audio version of the diary of Lt. Polly Hatchard and her expedition to the South Pole. Students explore the components of descriptive writing and...

In this villain worksheet, students fill out facts sheets, information planning sheets, and more to write an information paragraph on a villain. Students complete 5 activities.

Students write an eyewitness account of an unexpected event. They decide on the relevant events to include in the write up. They determine the importance of writing up accurate accounts and reports for jobs such as police officers.

Students explore storytelling by conceptualizing a story with classmates. In this publishing lesson, students identify the idea development process and discuss word choice when writing a story. Students utilize a graphic organizer to...

Eleventh graders role play a scenario where they have to make a decision. In this english instructional activity, 11th graders interpret graphs. They research about the life of different historical figures.

Students examine the parts of a letter and a written invitation. They write letters inviting family members to a classroom celebration.

Students explore myths in ancient times.  For this mythology lesson, students read or view a video production of a myth to determine specific characteristics of myths. Students work in groups to write a myth that explains an...

Fifth graders develop compositions on self-selected topics. They choose a topic based upon their ability. Individual pupils earn points for each activity completed. Students use descriptive writing as they support their composition...

In this key vocabulary crossword puzzle worksheet, students practice key vocabulary as they read the 11 clues to correctly fill in the word puzzle. Students also unscramble 6 anagrams and write 6 sentences using the unscrambled words.

In this integrated English interactive worksheet, students complete 10 sentences using words from a word bank at the top of the page. They insert opposite words as they compare two students, and complete a friendly letter by inserting...

In this online interactive English worksheet, students respond to 25 fill in the blank questions that require them to use English vocabulary appropriately. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

For this parallel structure worksheet, students revise a set of 20 sentences for parallel structure. Page has links to additional resources.

In this writing instructional activity, students rewrite a set of 7 sentences, making them more effective. A reference web site for additional resources is given.

Tenth graders, in groups, write pieces of a script in a particular style that they are introduced to. They also study how tension and irony work together in scripts.

Students use the play "Cyrano de Bergerac" to identify and analyze drama vocabulary, literary terms and elements of fiction. They write an original version of scenes from the play and develop a character analysis for the lead.

Students recognize injustice in the world. In this social justice lesson, students discuss the responsibility they have to be advocates for justice and kindness and identify a time when they felt they were treated unfairly.

In this International Jazz Day activity, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, correct words, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, writing questions, survey,...

For this National High Five Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, unscramble the words, sequencing, unscramble the...

In this Opposite Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, unscramble the words, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write...

Students analyze Macbeth through the lens of a pop song. In this Macbeth lesson, students read Act I, Scene 7 of Macbeth and determine Lady Macbeth's viewpoint. Students read the lyrics to Alanis Morrissette's song 'Wake Up' and work in...

Students explore and recognize social structures. In this social standards lesson, students discuss social problems and cliques. Students role play and search for bible verses that reflect how God wants them to handle social situations....

Students consider alternate uses of everyday items and create costumes and props from these items for skits to entertain Students.

Students listen to poems and rhymes, clap out syllables, and sing along with familiar tunes. They use puppets and crafts to help recall and retell favorite poems, and craft their own poems.

For this Make A Difference Day worksheet, students complete activities such as reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions, take a...