Reinforce the actions, emotions, and characteristics that determine what a character is like by having your middle schoolers create a biopoem using the model presented here. You could engage them first by having them write a poem about...

Students identify the roles and responsibilies of a member of Congress. In groups, they brainstorm a list of qualities senators and representatives should have. They also work together to develop a brochure for someone to examine if they...

Young scholars analyze the true meaning of giving in this three part lesson plan. First, the students make a fanciful wish for a loved one. Second, they young scholars make hand-made presents such as stepping-stones for the school...