Class Directory

Students create a class directory of stories written by students about other students in the class. They conduct interviews with classmates in order to write stories titled "Important Things to Know About...".

Get playful with verbs to help your learners succeed in conveying personality and emotion. To start, ask your class to compare the two included statements that are the same except for the verbs. Next, small groups choose a scenario from...

Students read the book and watch the movie, Holes. They create a brochure (containing specific information) that advertises Camp Green Lake as a newly refurbished outdoor adventure camp. They display the brochures for the rest of the...

Students explore environments by creating a travel brochure in class. In this graphic design students view the film Holes and discuss Camp Green Lake, the setting of the movie. Students utilize word processing software to create a travel...

Discussing great works of literature with peers is an excellent way to both comprehend and celebrate reading! Learners work in literature circles during a unit on Ray Bradbury's The Martian Chronicles, and share paragraphs that stood out...

Everything is beautiful about a digital stage kit designed for a study of Douglas McGrath's The Carol King musical, Beautiful. Of particular interest are McGrath's notes about the challenges he faced crafting the musical about King,...

Students use data from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine whether last names in a local phone directory reflect the Census Bureau's list of the most common surnames in the country. For this surnames lesson plan, students use the...

Middle schoolers explore the Pythagorean theorem, and analyze characteristics of two- and three-dimensional shapes. They use this knowledge to create a scale drawing of a plan to construct a triangular raised bed garden for an outdoor...

Students explore physical education by participating in group activities. In this dance lesson, students identify the personal expression in moving rhythmically and stretching. Students collaborate with a partner and choreograph their...

Students use video and the Internet to research the life of Nellie Bly, a famous female reporter from the 19th century. They research a writer and present their information to the class in the style of a news reporter.