Young scientists explore the wintertime behavior of common animals with this presentation on hibernation. Offering clear explanations about the who, what, where, when, and why regarding hibernation, this resource is perfect for primary...

After reading a picture book about planting and harvesting cucumbers, learners get a chance to examine some cucumbers of their own. First, they see photographs of a cucumber on a vine, and learn that it is part of the gourd family....

Youngsters learn about simple machines that could be used on a farm.  They learn about agricluture, listen to a farmer speak, compare and contrast different farm machines, and then design their own. Note that although the publisher...

[Free Registration/Login Required] This paired text focuses on the theme of Discovery; it includes two reading passages, "Jack's Lost Kite" and "The Treasure Map," comprehension questions for each passage, and a combined set of questions...

This site provides a collection of reading strategy teaching resources. Strategies are arranged according to the ELA Common Core Curriculum Standards and grade level bands.

[Free Registration/Login Required] For this lesson, students will be able to ask and answer questions about key details in a text. Additionally, students will also be able to identify, compare, and contrast characteristics between two...

Listen and read along as a pediatrician describes how she takes care of children in this interactive book for early learners.

A lesson plan based on a study unit of earthworms, using the inquiry model to integrate scientific processes with literacy practices. Instruction plans, related resources, and standards are included.

Questions about weather clear up when learners use what they learned from their books to create a presentation to share with the rest of the class.

Students will further their reading comprehension by associating real-life events with the events of a story.

This lesson will allow students to identify similarities and differences between two texts on the same topic. Includes a video on comparing and contrasting, printable charts, activities, and an assessment question.

Choose from a variety of lesson plans, resources, center activities, and a formative assessment that meets the standard of describing the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

During this lesson students begin to identify the main idea of a story they read or hear. Students use graphic organizers to discover the main idea of The Carrot Seed, by Ruth Krauss, and Marsupial Sue, by John Lithgow.

This site from the LD OnLine focuses on beginning reading and phonological awareness for students with learning disabilities. Check out the information presented in this informative article.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Choose from a variety of resources to teach and reinforce the common core standard of describing connections between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.