Oh California, Chapter 7 Lesson 1

Students read the chapter book, Nothing's Fair in Fifth Grade and discuss the chapters they are reading, as they go.  In this reading comprehension lesson, students reflect on what they are reading by class discussions and responses in...

As your class nears the end of the book Eagle Song, young readers stop to self-assess their progress toward the learning goals of this unit before continuing on with the story. This short, but effective self-assessment requires learners...

Young scholars relive history as they examine primary sources that document everyday life in the California missions. During a class viewing of the included slideshow presentation, children analyze documents, paintings, and drawings in...

Your class reaches the end of the novel Eagle Song as young readers focus on determining the theme of this story. Similar to previous lessons in the unit, the teacher begins with a read aloud of the first few pages of chapter 8, before...

While continuing to read the book Eagle Song, your class learns to cite specific details when answering questions and to use context clues when encountering unknown words. Learners begin by listening as the teacher reads aloud the first...

In this comprehension instructional activity, students read chapters 7 - 9 of Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 14 questions.

Learners read Houghton Mifflin's "Oh, California", chapter 6, lesson 2: "The Thirty-First State." After discussion, students write a short speech in favor of letting American Indians vote. Then they make a picture map showing the...

After several short 15-minute mini-lessons, your learners will gain an understanding of the characteristics of a non-fiction text. Using the book Map It by Elspeth Leacock, your class will become acquainted with non-fiction terms such as...

It's all about using peer resources in this writing process instructional activity, which includes a fantastic novel revision worksheet packet. Learners have read a partner's story draft the night before, and groups have a...

In this comprehension worksheet, students read chapters 7 and 8 of Shiloh and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 10 questions.