In this sentence fragment learning exercise, students are asked to edit and correct a paragraph for errors in capitalization and punctuation. Students must focus on making sure there are no sentence fragments.

Students identify and explore ways respect contributes to leadership. For this leadership lesson, students define respect and identify ways to be respectful. Students write about a time they were disrespectful and the consequences....

Pupils view artwork that address issues of representational politics and political campaigns. They journal to describe political and social issues that are important to them. They create art work that represents an important issue in...

Students participate in small group counseling sessions to solve a common issue. As a class, they define anger and note the characteristics of the warning signs. They discuss different ways of dealing with their anger and how to use...

Students look at "Anne Frank Trust" winners' profiles and discuss what it means to have moral courage. They choose someone they would nominate for the Anne Frank Awards for Moral Courage.

Middle schoolers examine the Texas Revolution. In groups, they use the internet to research who the Texans really were and the reasons behind the revolution. They discuss the need to discover the world outside of school and work with...

Seventh graders identify the various elements of a short story. After reading Rudyard Kipling's short story, "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," students identify the author's purpose in writing the story as well as the elements that make it a short...

Students research and examine the unsavory history of the hunt for communists in the United States during the 1950s. They divide up into groups to review the Red Scare of the 1920s as a backdrop to the McCarthy era and write a short...

For this character survey worksheet, students interview and record information about a classmate. Personal information and beliefs are included. Note: There is the name James Abela ELT at the top which appears to be an advertisement.

First graders explore tattling. In this lesson about when to tell and when to not tell, 1st graders determine the difference between tattling and reporting. Students read the book The Tattle Tail Tale or Tattlin' Madeline, by Carol...

Learners discuss the power of nonviolent resistance in terms of Dr. Martin Luther King and the boycotts that he led. For this nonviolent resistance lesson plan, students discuss their thoughts of nonviolent resistance and how they can...

In this field hockey worksheet, students read 14 words in a list that pertain to field hockey. Students alphabetize the words. Some will begin with the same letter.

Fourth graders study authority and power as its used in government. In this government lesson, 4th graders define power and authority. Students then read different scenarios of authority and power examples in people as well as...

Young scholars explore themes in poetry. In this identifying themes lesson, students discuss themes in poetry after viewing a PowerPoint. Young scholars participate in a jigsaw activity as they connect themes from poetry and the Great...

Young scholars read the story Forging Freedom by Hudson Talbott about the holocaust. In this holocaust lesson plan, students also answer discussion questions.

Students read the story Quaking by Kathryn Erskine about a girl who moves in with people who clash with her style. In this holocaust lesson plan, students also answer discussion questions.

In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Bob Marley and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...

Students look at statistics that show children who are overweight are increasing in our society. Students chart out ways to be physically active and how to eat a balanced diet. Students devise a menu/activity chart in light of what has...

Second graders read classic fables, consider their meaning and then re-write them using a prompt if necessary. This lesson plan presents many classic fables that students can read, and re-write, using their powers of imagination.

Seventh graders read Mania Magee as a shared literature experience. This lesson plan presents some ideas to use after certain chapters in the book as a way of supplementing student learning and involvement in the story.

In this English worksheet, students read "Moscow Subway Cars to Have CCTV," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

In this personality quiz instructional activity, students complete 5 multiple choice questions. Students add their score and find out what kind of "star" they are: sports, movie, rock, or super star. The questions are best suited for UK...

Contains plans for six lessons that use the book "The Bully" by Paul Langan to teach students how to deal with and deter bullying. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the...

The City of Ottawa provides parents of young children with this introduction to the issue of bullying. The site begins by explaining what bullying is and what it can look like. Next, parents get great advice on what they can do if their...