Students read and analyze the novel "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou. They discuss the poetry and prose of the book, the importance of role models, complete a worksheet, and write a narrative using figurative language.

Students visit links about Utah's Beehive Award. They investigate which books received nominations and read reviews about them. They explore other sites to participate in various games and activities.

Young scholars read Katherin Paterson's novel, Bridge to Terabithia and participate in a variety of enrichment activities. Lesson provides study questions for each chapter of the novel.

Practice listening skills with the novel Max Malone Makes a Million written by Charlotte Herman. Read a chapter a day and answer daily questions such as predicting how Max makes his money.

Students practice writing questions on a selected topic. Students discuss questioning skills. They browse through books and magazines, review their textbooks, watch a film, or participate in a similar experience that will provide some...

Students compare and analyze the relationship between Mark Twain's background and what they believe to be true about the book Tom Sawyer. They apply correct sentence and paragraph construction in their writing.

In this revision activities worksheet, students plot the development of tension throughout the book, answer seven questions about plot, analyze characters and theme, and discuss the writing style of the author. Students answer ten short...

In this writing worksheet, students write about their shoe laces and mottoes. Assignment is based on the book Kids Running: Have Fun, Get Faster and Go Farther.

In this language activity, students base a list of ideas for "Box-stacle boxes using theme, math or spelling activities. Worksheet based on the book Kids Running: Have Fun, Get Faster and Go Farther.

In this America Attacked: 9/11 worksheet, students read the book America Attacked: 9/11 and complete fact and opinion, character detail, and short answer question activities. Students complete 26 questions.

In this Charlotte's Web story comprehension instructional activity, students find the theme, answer comprehension questions, write details about characters and events, and write a short essay on the book Charlotte's Web.

In this The Legend of Bagger Vance worksheet, learners read the book The Legend of Bagger Vance and complete activities including historical and fictional details, short answer questions, and character details. Students complete 21...

In this Slumdog Millionaire worksheet, students read the book Slumdog Millionaire and complete fact and opinion, character detail, and short answer question activities. Students complete 26 questions.

Learners investigate U.S. history by listening to an economics lecture. In this U.S. government lesson, students research the "New Deal" which happened after the Great Depression. Learners identify movies, books and music from the...

Guide your class through a text with resources for before and after reading. Learners ask questions, discuss characters and plot points, point out elements of the reading that stood out, and compose brief summaries.

Guide young readers through the classic novel The Swiss Family Robinson with this collection of activities and worksheets. From basic spelling and grammar practice, to reading comprehension skills, this resource will enhance...

The Great Gatsby has become one of the most iconic novels in American literature. An eBook allows readers to access the full text of the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald. With the original words and paragraph breaks intact, new...

Students identify the key events in a fiction book. In this literacy lesson plan, students read the book Harry and the Lady Next Door and work in pairs to discuss the main events of each chapter to develop a short summary.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read the book Afternoon on the Amazon chapter 4 from Magic Tree House, and answer short answer questions and define vocabulary words. Students complete 10 problems.

In this comprehension worksheet, students read the book Aliens Ate My Homework chapters 6 and 7, and answer short answer questions and define words. Students complete 11 problems.

Students read Katherine Paterson's book, A Bridge to Terabithia, and select small groups to complete a project based on a chapter of the book. They create a story web for the chapter, summarize it, design a brochure or advertisement,...

Students write about how the book makes them feel, or they can write about what they think the characters are feeling. They share their personal reactions to this very powerful chapter.

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.

Pupils dress and act as selected characters from Roald Dahl's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". They identify each other and make predictions about the upcoming chapters based on their observations about the characters.