Standard Course of Study :: English Language Arts

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Literature as a jumping off point for nonfiction inquiry: Students explore the topic of water in this lesson that is conducted after reading Tuck Everlasting. After reading the book, students discuss examples of the themes that are present in the book. Then, the teacher challenges... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Learning about research and writing using the American Revolution: This lesson combines historical research and acrostic poetry. After listing all they know about the American Revolution, students work in groups to answer the questions they have about this historical period. Then, after reading If... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Exploring world cultures through folk tales: In this lesson, students read folk tales from Japan, Wales, and Africa and illustrate the stories for purposes of retelling. Students also research the countries and share a brief synopsis with the class. This lesson provides helpful resources for the assignment... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Did you say spiders?: This lesson supports students' natural curiosity about spiders and builds upon their prior knowledge. Students work cooperatively using response journals and online resources to inquire into the world of spiders, gather information about various types of... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Cyberspace explorer: Getting to know Christopher Columbus: In this lesson, students participate in a cyber scavenger hunt to find information about explorer Christopher Columbus. After the teacher engages students in a discussion about their knowledge of the explorer, the class suggests other questions they would... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Computer/Technology Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Biographies: Creating timelines of a life: Studying biographies is of interest and value to young learners. This lesson from ReadWriteThink supports students' exploration of sources to create a timeline about the life of a person. The experience requires students work together and research and resolve... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

Behind the scenes with Cinderella: This lesson from ReadWriteThink begins by having students compare a version of the Cinderella folk tale from France with a version from the United States to help students make connections between the characters, setting, and plot. The lesson then focuses... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

All about our town: Using brochures to teach informational writing: Students look at brochures and other informational tools to determine some of the purposes for which people read and write. After students brainstorm places in their town that fit certain categories created by the teacher, they examine sample brochures.... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Visual Arts Education and English Language Arts); Provided by: ReadWriteThink

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