Standard Course of Study :: English Language Arts

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Digging in the Dictionary: In this activity, first grade children will learn to use an age-appropriate dictionary to find a word, write its definition, write a sentence using that word, and report their results to their classmates.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts); By Mary Waldrup.

Lucky Ladybug Doubles: This lesson will involve students in using symmetry and doubling of numbers 1 through 7 to make ladybugs.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Computer Technology Skills); By Alta Allen.

Multicultural cross grade level unit plan: This unit of study integrates reading, writing, math, and social studies. It is designed to help first and third grade students relate to other cultures of the world. They will understand and compare the similarities and differences of children, families, and communities in different times and places. They will analyze religious and other cultural traditions. They will apply basic geographic concepts.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, and Mathematics); By Shirley Young.

Odd & Even Exploration: This lesson will involve students in using manipulatives to explore even and odd numbers.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Mathematics); By Alta Allen.

Thanksgiving story, Stone Soup: This lesson is for K–5 Exceptional Children who are mild to moderately disabled. This lesson will incorporate listening, daily living, fine motor, and augmentive communication skills.; Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts and Healthful Living Education); By Christina Pond and Sarah Boling.

Action ABC's: Learning vocabulary with verbs: Students review the definition of a verb and then expand their vocabulary by using verbs they already know in sentences. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Alphabetizing with original stories: In this lesson, students write original stories using alphabetical order. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Comparing fiction and nonfiction with "Little Red Riding Hood" text sets: In this lesson, students explore similarities and differences among various versions of “Little Red Riding Hood.” (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Deeper reading response: A template for teachers: Details the five expressive and performative engagements for responding to text, as identified by Lawrence R. Sipe. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Descriptive writing and the 100th day of school: Students write descriptions of 100th day bottles they create at home. Then students write clues about their bottles for a guessing game, practice descriptive writing, and create a class book. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Mathematics); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Digging up details on worms: Using the language of science in an inquiry study: In this lesson, students explore science vocabulary as they research worms in order to plan and build a classroom worm habitat. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and Science); Provider: IRA/NCTE

From stop signs to the golden arches: Environmental print: Students will help collect examples of environmental print, sort and classify these examples for inclusion in class books, and spend time reading the books as individuals, in pairs, or in groups. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Integrating Language Arts Using "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie": This lesson, from ReadWriteThink, uses Laura Joffe Numeroff's If You Give a Mouse a Cookie to combine word-skill work with prediction and sequencing practice. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

It's okay to be different: Teaching diversity with Todd Parr: This lesson for first and second graders uses Todd Parr's picture book It's Okay to Be Different to help students understand what diversity means and how it applies to them. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Learning centers: From shared to independent practice: Provides a framework for using a shared reading experience to introduce independent literacy learning centers. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Our community: Creating ABC books as assessment: In this lesson that focuses on community, students collect vocabulary words and key concepts in order to create alphabet books as they study classroom content. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Weather: A journey in nonfiction: This research project is designed for primary students to engage in nonfiction text. Students formulate questions and research information on a subject. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts and Science); Provider: IRA/NCTE

The wonder of Leo Lionni: Increasing comprehension with prediction statements: In this lesson, students explore “wonder” statements when they periodically stop, think, and write about what may be happening in the text as they read a story. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Write right back: Recognizing readers' needs and expectations for e-mail replies: In this lesson students explore issues of reply format and content with audience needs and expectations in mind. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE