Standard Course of Study :: English Language Arts

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Tacky the Penguin: After reading the story, Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester, the students will write their own Tacky story. The students will brainstorm ideas before getting started. Next each student will write a rough draft. After the rough draft, the students will proofread and edit their work. Then the students will type their story and illustrate the pictures.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Computer Technology Skills); By Tonya Williams.

How Much is that Doggy in the Window?: Using internet sources, students will explore information associated with owning a dog. Students will access a controlled collection of websites regarding owning a dog within the scavenger hunt.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Technology Skills, and Science); By Kathy Beck.

Mumbling Together: "Mumbling together" is a strategy students can use to edit their own writing and develop an ear for correct language. Students learn to proofread by reading their first drafts aloud to identify left-out words and other errors.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–4 English Language Arts); By DPI Writing Strategies.

Penguin paradise: Students will demonstrate their understanding of how to communicate statements of information through the composition of a one paragraph summary about a penguin.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1 English Language Arts and Science); By Jovonne Shivers.

Story Surgery: As early as first grade, children can begin to revise their stories using "Story Surgery." In this lesson, students learn how to use scissors to perform "story surgery" by cutting their stories apart at the point where more information can be added.; Format: lesson plan (grade 1–4 English Language Arts); By DPI Writing Strategies.

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

Get Writing with "Weekend News!": Students write about their weekends, using skills they have learned in writing workshop. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 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