Keyboarding - Complete the Paragraphs

It's important for learners to be able to identify the main point in an article, paper, or essay. Start by having them identify the main idea in a short paragraph. There are three short paragraphs (each with four multiple choice options)...

Students analyze two songs using a Venn Diagram. In this literature activity, students dissect two songs to find a link. The students vote on the winning song and then compare it to a new song.  

Research a musician and write about him or her in this engaging activity, which guides young writers through the steps of the writing process. After filling out a brainstorming graphic organizer, writers discuss their ideas with a...

Students make all changes as instructed on the sheet provided. They type all words and make corrections as they go through the entire sheet in the time given. Students also increase typing accuracy and proofreading skills.

Seventh graders discover an organization technique for the five-paragraph essay known as The Bing, the Bang, and the Bongo. They complete an essay template and will conclude by composing an original essay on a chosen topic.

Seventh graders view a presentation designed for beginning writers. It focuses on the introduction, organization, summary, and transitions used to create a well-developed essay. They practice this technique by completing an essay template.

Use centers to support study of folktales and writing. A "Jack Tale" refers to a retelling of the classic fairy tale "Jack and the Bean Stalk." Pupils rotate through literature centers in groups. They listen to a "Jack Tale," revise a...

Use the dictionary and the thesaurus to find and use new words to use in paragraphs. Memory makers write messages about their experiences during the school year, illustrating their entries, and type their thoughts using Microsoft Word. 

Investigate motivational problems using educational software as your students determine details and main ideas of the reading. the class practices sequencing activities and read scary and monster stories, then complete associated...

In this National Handwriting Day learning exercise, students complete activities such as reading a passage, phrase matching, fill in the blanks, choose the correct word, multiple choice, spelling, sequencing, scrambled sentences, asking...