Standard Course of Study :: English Language Arts

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Creating a Book Review Using A Multimedia Stack: In this lesson, students will identify title, characters, setting, plot of a story that they have read. They will also be able to state their opinion of the story read and provide information about themselves as a reviewer.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills); By Crystal Johnston.

A Geometric 'Field Trip': Students conduct a 'field trip' around the school (inside and out) looking for examples of geometric shapes. They record their findings using a digital camera and present their findings in a multimedia presentation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Computer Technology Skills); By Mary Rizzo.

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.

Postcards of the Past: Students will participate in Heritage Day activities that will enhance students' awareness of their heritage. They will take digital pictures of activities to include on a web page, and research and report on information gathered. Students will create a web page to present their information.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); By Karol Leaptrott, Rebecca Watt, and Regina Welsted.

Search for Synonyms: A Thesaurus Lesson: Students will expand their vocabulary and learn the advantages of using a Thesaurus. Students will edit and enrich personal writing samples using both print and online Thesauri.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills); By Erin Bradfeldt and Joan Milliken.

Spring Cinquain Poems: Students will review parts of speech by learning what a cinquain poem is and then writing and typing a Spring cinquain.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Computer Technology Skills); By Jennifer Williams.

Word Processing Valentines: This lesson combines the need to practice keyboarding skills, completion of rhymes, a popular children's book, and the motivational aspects of the Valentine holiday.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts and Computer Technology Skills); By Kay Harrison.

3, 2, 1...Blast off! Vocabulary instruction using a virtual trip to the moon: Students learn new vocabulary by taking a virtual field trip to the moon. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 English Language Arts and Science); Provider: IRA/NCTE

All about our town: Using brochures to teach informational writing: In this lesson, students create brochures that explore their towns and the landmarks, symbols, and people that make them unique places to live. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Alliteration all around: In this lesson, students are introduced to alliteration through picture books by Pamela Duncan Edwards. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

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

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

Building classroom community through the exploration of acrostic poetry: This lesson builds classroom community by engaging students in a collaborative acrostic poetry writing project. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Buzz! Whiz! Bang! Using comic books to teach onomatopoeia: This lesson uses comic strips to introduce students to onomatopoeia, words that imitate the natural sound associated with an action or an object. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Collaborative stories 1: Prewriting and drafting: Students engage in prewriting activities that include writing the beginning of a story and brainstorming ideas using an online, interactive story map. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Collaborative stories 2: Revising: Engages students in a group-revising activity. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Color burst: Students gain experience in asking questions and conducting inquiry by exploring the separation of colors in water and other solvents. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Color Poems--Using the Five Senses to Guide Prewriting: Students use their five senses as a prewriting tool to guide their poetry writing. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Comics in the classroom as an introduction to narrative structure: Students examine the plot and narrative structure of a story through the use of comic strip frames. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

The connection between poetry and music: In this lesson, students listen to poems read aloud and discuss the rhythm and sound of poetry. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE