Learners participate in a game-like format to identify characteristics of genres. They categorize stories into genres bases on story summaries after a class discussion of the characteristics.

Students participate in a conversation of three or more exchanges on a topic while exploring a large collection of large photographs pertaining to the topic. They are able to discuss and express their feelings in a comfortable climate.

Students increase their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing decoding, chunking and rereading, students complete an initial read of a novel text. Working with a partner, they read complete a timed...

Young scholars observe and demonstrate how to read silently. They discuss the "Cross-Checking" strategy, select a book for independent reading, and demonstrate silent reading. Students write a summary of what they have read in their...

Students explore consonant digraphs in written words and use them in their own sentences. They work with /th/, /sh/, and /ch/ digraphs. Students read The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything and identify words with the...

Students observe and demonstrate how to read with expression. They discuss the types of emotions and expressions to use while reading, and identify the appropriate punctuation for a variety of sentences. Students then write a sentence...

Students investigate the virtue of kindness and giving by conducting a children's literature study of "The Giving Tree". They make a list of words to describe emotions in the story and write a journal daily while looking at the virtues...

Students investigate the reading of a rhyme and then practice learning it through drilling and repetition. They are introduced to the vocabulary with the help of a poster. Students draw from prior knowledge to set the context for further...

In this candy cane holiday vocabulary worksheet, students are given the letters CANDY CANE in a vertical orientation. There are no directions, but it appears that students are to generate their own words which begin with the given letter.

In this plant report worksheet, students use a picture outline of a plant with lines in it to write a report. Students fill in 8 lines for one page of the report.

In this cloud paper worksheet, students use the horizontal lines with the cloud border to write. This could be used for creative writing or letters. Students color the border.

In this cloud worksheet, learners write a short story, essay, report, etc. The stationary includes a border of blue clouds and five lines for writing.

In this writing worksheet, learners read 12 strategies for keeping a writer's notebook. Worksheet is designed to be signed by student and parent when completed.

Learners listen to Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon in order to determine the main idea and essential message of bullying from the text. In this anti-bullying lesson plan, students first listen to the story, then each student re-reads the...

In this vocabulary skills worksheet, young scholars fill in the blanks in 12 sentences by selecting the appropriate words to complete the sentences.

Students read the book The Clever Stick and answer discussion questions about it. In this reading lesson, students read the given book, and participate in answering questions based on the book. There are also writing, drawing, and games...

Students read the book Fin-tastic Friendship Book and do activities related to friendship. In this friendship lesson, students read the book given, and do activities like character building, fortune telling, and making friendship bracelets.

In this sight word worksheet, learners practice tracing words 11-20 of Fry's second hundred sight words; words are traced 3-4 times.

Students use a Flip camera to complete various projects about Christmas. In this Christmas and technology lesson, students write and record letters to Santa. Students write letters to Christmas characters and record them. Students make...

In this reading comprehension worksheet, learners read the story Follow the Drinking Gourd and then answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 6 questions.

In this reading worksheet, 2nd graders read the story The Blind Men and the Elephant and illustrate a concept from the story. Students read 1 page total on this worksheet.

Students explore children's literature by reading biographies in class. In this history analysis lesson plan, students read books written by Jean Fritz about the Revolutionary War and discuss the events that led up to the critical...

Second graders explore world history by writing newspaper articles. In this Greek history lesson, 2nd graders investigate the geography and society of Ancient Greece by utilizing the Internet as a research tool. Students collaborate with...

In this story comprehension worksheet, students complete comprehension and discussion questions about The Princess and the Pea. Extension questions and research suggestion included.