Students write narrative essays about getting a famous person's autograph (a classmate) and then combine their work with pictures to enhance the stories. This technique can be used with any writing project.

Students investigate the stories told by ancient cultures about the constellations. They listen to stories told by the Greeks and Romans. The classroom should have posters of constellations for the activity and the teacher performs...

In this creative writing worksheet, 3rd graders are given space to write a short story. Using the lines provided, students create a story pertaining to the given title of "Fish Story."

Students go through old magazines and select pictures of things which ultimately become a waste product. They paste these pictures into a small "recycling" book. They dictate a story about reuse and/or recycling of these materials.

In this reading worksheet, students create their own simple book by stapling together the 10 colorful pages. The story depicts children enjoying activities which begin with the letter F: fishing, football, floating. It ends with the...

In this subtraction worksheet, students read the math word problem and then use counters to show the story and write the missing numbers.

In these story problems worksheets, students read the math problem story about 'The Secret of E. Quation the Great.' Students solve the question about the secret weights by using a letter to represent the unknown and circle the equation...

Young scholars read "The Eiserloh Story" and evaluate decisions made by the government in time of war. They determine if the government violated the rights of innocent civilians. They identify the Bill of Rights and analyze each Right.

In this writing prompt learning exercise, students use the prompt 'It was the bottom of the ninth and we were down by four runs,' to write a short story.

Students examine the structure of the newspaper. In this newspaper lesson, students look at the different types of articles about giving, sharing, and acts for the common good. They realize the types of voice that are used in the...

Young scholars present the outline of the mystery story they are writing while working in reciprocal teaching groups. They respond to group members writing before they continue to finish revisions.

Learners research a person who had a role in the Lewis and Clark expedition. They work together to create and perform a skit showing the person they researched role. They write their own journal entries to end the lesson.

Students discuss famous examples of historical fiction as a genre and why it is used so often. They create an original piece of historical fiction by developing a character who is an immigrant to the United States. They are assessed...

In this history of Christmas activity, students go to a specified Internet site to research the history of Christmas traditions and celebrations. Students then fill in the blanks in 5 questions using the word bank provided.

Young scholars share opinions about the conditions under which they might risk their lives for a cause. They write letters from the perspective of soldiers and family members during a tour of duty.

In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a three paragraph story and answer three comprehension questions provided at the end of the story. The directions ask for complete sentences.

In this writing worksheet, students write a scary story after they read the writing prompt. Students have 3 pages that they can write their story on.

In this math instructional activity, students analyze 4 story problems which have questions about possible outcomes. Students answer the questions which involve money, calendar and fractions.

In this graphic organizer worksheet, students fill in a ladder type graphic organizer with the causes and effects in a story. They fill in 6 sets of causes and effects.

"Rikki-Tikki-Tavi," from The Jungle Book, offers young readers a chance to examine how Rudyard Kipling uses setting and personification to bring to life the brave mongoose who battles cobras to protect his family. Class members...

Young scholars, after viewing several segments of the video, "Stories Under the Stones," discuss the pros/cons of separate burial areas for different groups of people. They analyze a series of documents regarding the burial policy of one...