In this lesson, students will compare and contrast several nursery rhymes related to sheep.
So...did they fix it? An important element of a story plot is a problem and it's solution. Identifying these is a way in which students can demonstrate comprehension.
In this lesson, students use their prior knowledge and inference skills to determine uses of unfamiliar objects. They participate in group discussions and analyze the key information they have in order to reach conclusions.
Where does five-thirds belong on a number line? What about 1.61? Students apply their knowledge of fractions and decimals in order to compare and order fractions and decimals.
Do you know where a number would be? Can you use a number line as a tool to solve problems?
A lesson to help conceptualize fractions as numbers. Students work to see fractions as a part of a whole and a length.
As adults, we explore pictures, captions, diagrams and text, when reading any kind of informational piece. Kids can do this too! In this lesson, students will sort information that was obtained from pictures and diagrams, from that obtained from text when reading an informational piece.
Kids learn the science behind wind by watching a video, hearing a book and using a flow chart. This lesson includes pictures of students' completed work, extension ideas, and a printable flow chart worksheet.
In this lesson, students will be able to gather information from provided resources to answer a question. Included is a video of the introduction of this lesson, pictures of students' completed work, and examples of books on the subject of animals in the polar regions.
It is important for students to learn how to identify who is telling the story. This lesson not only asks students to identify the speaker but also asks the students to start identifying the point of view in the guided practice and partner work. Pictures and videos of the lesson in action are provided.
The ability to identify letters, sounds, words, sentences, and punctuation can help students become better readers. This lesson utilizes the book "Who Stole the Cookies" for a variety of activities. Included are printable worksheets, detailed instructions, and a video explaining the assessment process.
A flip chart on the Promethean board and laminated shapes keep student engagement high as they demonstrate their sorting skills.
Students will learn to identify the author and illustrator on the cover of the book and orally define their role. Pictures and video of the lesson in action are included.
Students will use words acquired through reading to describe images (with adjectives) that demonstrate an understanding of characters in a story. The teacher will read Miss Nelson is Back which has great descriptors and will hold a class discussion to garner a variety of words that the students can choose from to describe the character. This lesson includes several photos and videos of the lesson being modeled, printable worksheets, and examples of student's work.
Do all animal babies look like their parents? Let's explore animal babies and find out the answer to this scientific question! Students will explore animal parents and animal babies through a matching game. Included in this lesson are videos and pictures of the lesson in action, examples of student's work, printable materials, and essential vocabulary.
In this lesson, we observe our own plants to discover the answer to this big question: How are plants like their parents? Students will observe pre-planted seedlings and compare them to photographs of their parent plants. Included in this lesson are videos of the lesson in action, pictures of student's work, a slideshow presentation, and vocabulary cards.
Students are always concerned about whether they get their equal piece when things are divided. In this lesson, students will use fraction bars to visually see how to compare fractions
Using squirrels as an example, students will understand that some animal groups' inherited traits enable them to adapt and spread into many environments. Included in this lesson are videos showing the lesson in action, discussion questions and ideas, and a powerpoint slideshow on squirrels.
Why do we need an Order of Operations? What is 5 + 3 x 4? What is 3 x 4 + 5? Students work through examples to get at these questions and work with the order of operations to simplify numerical expressions.
Choose from a variety of lessons that meet the Common Core standard of asking and answering questions about unknown words in nonfiction texts.