Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears

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

Students discuss cause and effect relationships and the chain reaction involved before listening to the story "Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears". Students create flow charts to show the chain reactions of causes and effects in the...

Visit the Magic Treehouse and take your class on a trip through time with a reading of the children's book Mummies in the Morning. Using the story to spark an investigation into Egyptian culture, this literature unit engages...

Why isn't it springtime all year long? Use the Greek myth about Demeter and her daughter, Persephone, to work on reading and listening comprehension skills in your fourth or fifth grade class.

Explore soil, genetic traits, natural resources, and pollution in a series of lessons that focus on biodiversity. Kids complete experiments to learn more about the importance of varied genes and organisms in an ecosystem.

North Korea's decision to send athletes to the 2018 Winter Olympics has eased international worries about attending the Games in PyeongChang. Read an article by the Washington Post and adapted by Newsela that sheds light on the current...

Students find themes in folktales. In this folktale lesson, students read different folktales from Africa to find what message the author wants the reader to learn. They read "Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears" by Verna Aardema,...

Young scholars determine the meaning of tier two vocabulary words. In this vocabulary lesson, students read Why Mosquitos Buzz in People's Ears and explore new vocabulary words found in the story. Young scholars record their discoveries...

Third graders participate in reader theater activities using Verna Aardema's book, Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears, in order to develop reading fluency and increase vocabulary. They practice reading multiple-syllable words, complete...

Inspire scholars to volunteer their time to make a positive change in their community. With help from research, a public speaker, and reflection, learners define and asses what it takes to be a volunteer in a business, non-profit,...