Standard Course of Study :: English Language Arts

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Aloha, Hawaii!: As part of a unit comparing various versions of "The Three Little Pigs," the students will read the Hawaiian version of the story and study cultures and traditions of the island. Students will use the internet to gather resources about the culture and people of Hawaii. To integrate science, the students will study the endangered species of Hawaii.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By myrna goldberg.

Alphabet Hunt: Students will find images in our environment which contain letters of the alphabet (either man made or natural) and photograph them so that they appear as the focal point.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Computer Technology Skills); By Lee Anne Kitzmiller.

Animal Research: A Multimedia Approach: Students will be working with a partner to research a favorite animal. They will be required to use a wide variety of resources which include multimedia software packages, the Internet, and various books. The students will be looking up general information about their animal, such as its habitat, place on the food chain, size, etc. Ultimately the students will be responsible for presenting the information they have gathered in some form of multimedia presentation. This activity is primarily student-oriented rather than teacher-oriented in that the students will be selecting what animals they want to research and what materials they want to use in creating their report. The teacher will give some basic requirements and guidelines to ensure that students are on task.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Computer Technology Skills); By Amy Edwards.

The Big, Bad, Red Wolf: Fact and Fantasy: This lesson will explore the myths and legends surrounding wolves. We will also investigate factual information about the endangered red wolf.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Computer Technology Skills); By steven sather.

Piggin Out with Money: Students will work with money manipulatives to solve word problems that involve adding money amounts and making change. The lesson is introduced with the literature book, Pigs Will be Pigs. After solving the problems posed in the book, the students will work with partners to create their "pig problems". Assessment will require students to solve similar problems on a teacher made worksheet. When time allows, each student will have the opportunity to go to an Internet site to work with money problems and games.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Mathematics); By Cherry Rouse.

Positively Poetry: Part 6: Students will be learning about and writing limericks. Since limericks follow a strict rhyming pattern and word count, the students will work in partners to create their own limericks.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Computer Technology Skills); By Maribeth Warren, Pam Purifoy, and Tracy Dagenhart.

Tangram Magic: This lesson will involve students in the use of tangrams and how they are used to create different figures.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts, Computer Technology Skills, and Mathematics); By Alta Allen.

Blending fiction and nonfiction to improve comprehension and writing skills: Introduces text sets to increase student interest in and understanding of content area material and to develop critical writing skills. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–6 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Born on a mountaintop? Davy Crockett, tall tales, and history: Students explore Tall Tales and create one of their own. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Bridging literature and mathematics by visualizing mathematical concepts: Math-related, informational books, Actual Size and If You Hopped Like a Frog provide the focus for this lesson, which connects reading, writing, math, and science. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Mathematics and English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Charting characters for a more complete understanding of the story: Introduces the instructional strategy of Character Perspective Charting. This method is designed to reflect the actual complexity of stories that may not be reflected by the use of traditional story maps. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Compiling poetry collections and a working definition of poetry: Introduces poetry forms and craft elements while students explore poetry about everyday topics or themes. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Creating family timelines: Graphing family memories and significant events: Students explore family memories, interview family members, and create a timeline of important events in their lives. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Dancing minds and shouting smiles: Teaching personification through poetry: In this lesson, students learn about personification by reading and discussing poems by Emily Dickinson, William Blake, and Langston Hughes. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

The garden: In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students write promotions for television news stories based on the different sections of Xpedition Hall's virtual exhibit, "The Garden". (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts); Provider: National Geographic

Geo-generations: Students create a Geo-Generations Scrapbook that charts and describes where their family has lived. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 1–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Geographic

Getting the Facts: Students participate in activities in which they focus on connections between mathematics and children's literature. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Mathematics); Provider: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Go west: Imagining the Oregon Trail: Students compare imagined travel experiences of their own with the actual experiences of 19th-century pioneers. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Guided comprehension: Making connections using a double-entry journal: Introduces students to the comprehension strategy of making connections. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

How big are "Martin's Big Words"? Thinking big about the future: Using Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as other resources, students explore diction used by Dr. King and compose a reflective writing piece. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE