Students can use this tool to learn about the elements of the …
Students can use this tool to learn about the elements of the hero's journey, analyze a text that follows the hero's journey pattern, or start creating a hero story of their own.
Students research the items listed in the song ŕWe Didn't Start the …
Students research the items listed in the song ŕWe Didn't Start the FireĚŇ by Billy Joel, noting their historical relevance, and then document their findings using an online chart.
Tell me about it in your own words! If students can paraphrase …
Tell me about it in your own words! If students can paraphrase the information they have read, then youÄand theyÄcan be confident that they understand it.
Dr. Seuss's "The Cat in the Hat" is used as a primer …
Dr. Seuss's "The Cat in the Hat" is used as a primer to teach students how to analyze a literary work using plot, theme, characterization, and psychoanalytical criticism.
This article discusses the research-based strategy of identifying similarities and differences and …
This article discusses the research-based strategy of identifying similarities and differences and provides links to web sites to develop teacher's content knowledge.
In this lesson students build their knowledge base and learn to read …
In this lesson students build their knowledge base and learn to read and summarize informational texts. Students will be able to read and summarize informational text, identify key details from surprising details, and recognize the main ideas/concepts presented in articles. They will also be able to listen, take notes, and discuss the issues presented in informational texts with a small group.
The reading strategy known as inferring is also one of the six …
The reading strategy known as inferring is also one of the six basic process skills in science. How to apply the strategy in teaching K-5 reading and science is explained in this article from the free, online magazine Beyond Weather and the Water Cycle. The magazine is designed to prepare elementary teachers to teach climate science concepts while integrating inquiry-based science and literacy instruction.
The lesson provides an opportunity for students to not only read and …
The lesson provides an opportunity for students to not only read and view the importance of choosing career choices now, but gives them an opportunity to write about their future career goals and think about the best way to achieve them starting now.
Water covers 71% of the earthŐs surfaceŃdoes it get the instructional time …
Water covers 71% of the earthŐs surfaceŃdoes it get the instructional time it deserves in your busy curriculum? Students wade right in to the study of bodies of water as they read and discuss science trade books and work together to develop Readers Theater scripts based on selected titles.
Students use their communication and writing skills as they interview a partner, …
Students use their communication and writing skills as they interview a partner, write an article about them, and create a multimodal presentation to introduce their partner to the class.
This activity helps students understand that science writing is organized in identifiable …
This activity helps students understand that science writing is organized in identifiable patterns called text structures. Understanding and using these different text structures help refine students abilities to both read and write in science.
This is an introductory lesson on cells. Student learning begins with the …
This is an introductory lesson on cells. Student learning begins with the teacher modeling the use of a T-chart graphic organizer while reading an article comparing simple and complex carbohydrates. Students then move to independent practice using the T-chart graphic organizer to compare simple (prokaryotic) cells and complex (eukaryotic) cells.
Inspired by their curiosity about animals, students work together to research an …
Inspired by their curiosity about animals, students work together to research an animal of their choice and present the information they gather to an authentic audience.
Students explore a variety of resources as they learn about the Holocaust. …
Students explore a variety of resources as they learn about the Holocaust. Working collaboratively, they investigate the materials, prepare oral responses, and produce a topic-based newspaper to complete their research.
Students express themselves verbally, visually, and musically by creating multimodal autobiographies, exchanging …
Students express themselves verbally, visually, and musically by creating multimodal autobiographies, exchanging ideas with other students and sharing important events in their lives through PowerPoint presentations.
Start the presses! Catchy titles, eye-popping graphics, and attractive fonts are all …
Start the presses! Catchy titles, eye-popping graphics, and attractive fonts are all on studentsŐ agendas in this lesson as they create magazine covers to summarize a topic.
Like Junie B. Jones, students will be saying "Wait till you hear …
Like Junie B. Jones, students will be saying "Wait till you hear this" after listening to a Junie B. story and creating mystery boxes to help retell the story.
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