Learners listen to a passage out of the book, The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe and close their eyes to try to make a picture of what was being read; describing it in their mind. They then read a passage out of the book that is very...

Students discover strategies to help them better understand the stories they read. As a familiar story is read to the class, individuals practice answering basic questions about the main characters, settings, problems, etc. while...

Fourth graders participate in think-pair-share reading strategy in this lesson. They identify their purpose for reading as well as purposes for reading fiction/nonfiction. They list and discuss several prereading activities, and then...

Fourth graders identify the benefits of using a field guide for nature observations. They then field trip to a natural setting to prepare for writing. They record their observations, and write a journal entry using the steps of the...

Fourth graders edit their previously written essay in this instructional activity. They discuss the importance of revision, and observe the teacher modeling proper revision techniques. They apply the techniques to their essay and then...

Fourth graders work through detailed steps to complete a paragraph on the story "The Great Kapok Tree." They gather details from the story, and choose a standpoint for the paper using the details as a defense. The students write their...

Young scholars participate in an emerging literacy lesson in order to focus on the skill of phonemic awareness. The letter "a" is the phoneme that is chosen for letter and sound recognition in the lesson.

Students that are beginning readers distinguish between letters that are easily mixed up. Such as m and n, b and d. They work on reading fluency and letter recognition. The lesson is designed to help students who are struggling...

First graders engage in an emergent literacy lesson based upon the skill of phoneme awareness. They practice recognizing different sounds from prior knowledge for practice and then work on the new phoneme.

Students use phonics to recognize the /s/ sound. As a group, students recite tongue twisters to recognize the /s/ sound. Students search through magazines to find objects that contain the /s/ phoneme.

Students explore letters and their sounds. They practice making the /g/ sound. Students say tongue twisters with the /g/ sounds. They practice other activities with phonics.

Students answer a series of questions about the different sounds that the letter A makes. They practice saying a tongue twister about the letter A. They write the letter A and attach different words with the letter sounds. They listen...

Students listen to the different sounds that the letter U can make. They practice finding the letter u in written words. They write the letter u. They say a tongue twister about the letter u and its sounds. They write different words...

Students make the different e sounds and practice a chant about the e sounds. They use a letterbox to write different words utilizing the e sounds. They listen to a story about a dog named Red that emphasizes the e sound. They write a...

Students research the Ndebele tribe. In this research project, students work in groups to create a traveling museum about the Ndebele tribe.

Students prepare themselves for ROP Portfolio Day and for the workforce by practicing a one-on-one interview and presentation of their personal portfolio with a classmate. They also reflect on a completed interview and determine if they...

Learners study paintings and use their knowledge of story elements to analyze the art. In this art analysis lesson plan, students review a novel for its elements. Learners study the image At the Moulin Rouge: The Dance and discuss the...

Students read Sheila Rae, the Brave, and make predictions about the main character.

Students distinguish between effective and ineffective communication techniques and apply their knowledge of successful interactions with authority figures to workplace situations. They also use teamwork, communication, and analytical...

Young scholars examine careers in marketing and prepare "personal portfolios" containing their research. Using the Eureka program, they complete assignment sheets and select careers to research. Students include in their portfolios...

Students identify careers that they possibly would want to do once they leave school. Individually, they complete a self assessment to identify their work values and qualities. They discuss ways to improve on their weaknesses.

Students discuss the importance of community service. As a class, they design and implement a community service project to benefit a group in society of their choice. They must develop a written plan for their idea and present it to the...

Eleventh graders investigate the concept of the American Dream. They use the novel "The Great Gatsby" as an example from literature. Students brainstorm in order to define the American Dream.

Second graders listen to the story of The Three Little Pigs in an urban setting. They then divide into small groups and using one story per group, read the story in 15 minutes and come up with a new ending and practice for an additional...