Gratitude Journals: Writing, Characater Education

Should technology be restricted or embraced in educational settings? Sixth graders work to answer this question by exploring the issue through mixed mediums and then crafting a written argument. Full of evidence-based strategies and...

Finding the central idea is the focus of this lesson. Middle schoolers write descriptions of different animals using details and descriptive language. They watch a video of kids using descriptive language, and then use showing language...

Middle school years can be tough. An educator's guide for the works of Lynda Mullaly Hunt introduces readers to two texts that discuss the struggles pre-teens face during middle school. Chapter-by-chapter questions and activities for two...

Begin writing personal narratives in this writing instructional activity. Junior high writers start by writing a journal about their favorite holiday. They read a book at their skill level and use graphic organizers to record their ideas...

Literature circles give learners a chance to explore a novel in a unique way. An educator's guide for the book Savvy uses literature circles as part of the novel study. Additional activities cover elements of figurative language and...

Students consider the value of keeping a science journal. They make a journal and prepare the first entries.

Fourth graders use graphic organizers and journals to practice their writing conventions. In this writing lesson, 4th graders write in their journals daily to allow them the practice needed for writing conventions and the process....

Students explore social studies by answering study questions. In this U.S. Constitution instructional activity, students view a slide-show of paintings and documents from the 1700's when the Constitution was being drafted. Students...

Students read an article about an athlete and decide which of the six traits of writing are being represented in the article. They work in groups to determine a particular trait and write a short story reflecting that trait. Finally,...