Standard Course of Study :: English Language Arts

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Civil War Tribune: This lesson focuses on student creativity along with the writing process. Art is also incorporated in a unique way. Students will use their research skills to complete a creative writing project on the Civil War.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Aimee Adkins.

Clarification Writing-What Could I Add to the NC Zoo: Students will apply their knowledge of clarification writing and address "What Animal or Plant Would You Add to the NC Zoo." Students must research their plant or animal to determine if the zoo ecosystem could support the species. In addition, the student must provide reasons and explanations to support their choice. This is a follow-up activity to a unit of study on ecosystems/biomes.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Science); By Connie Johnson.

Ecosystem problem solving: Students will apply their knowledge of ecosystems and the interdependence of plants and animals to creatively solve problems.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Science); By Kelley Turner.

Election Time Database: After using various methods of researching information, students will create a database and use it to answer questions about the current election. At the conclusion, students will create a poster or Hyperstudio presentation of their findings.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Lee Yahnker.

George Washington's Obituary: The following lesson will introduce students to the research process--formulating questions, choosing resources, fact finding, and note-taking. After completing their research, they will write a short obituary for George Washington. Activities will integrate Reading, Language, Social Studies, Writing, and Computer Skills.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Information Skills, English Language Arts, and Social Studies); By Kathy Blades.

North Carolina Cherokee Indians: The Trail of Tears: In this two week unit, students will study the Cherokee by participating in literature circles, learning about Native American story telling, writing a letter to Andrew Jackson to protest against the Creek War, and more.; Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Social Studies and English Language Arts); By Gina Golden.

Science is a Puzzle: Lessons in Observation: Simple, fun activities using observation to introduce students to the scientific process.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); By Cindy Ellis.

Simplicity: A Literature Based Paideia Seminar: Students will apply their knowledge of how developments in the history of the United States, as well as the world, can impact the lives of people today. The lesson is based on the picture book entitled, The Simple People, written by Tedd Arnold and illustrated by Andrew Shachat. (Summary: The simple people enjoy the simple life until one of the character's inventions is used to make life more complicated. As a result, everyone forgets the simple things in life.) After a Paideia seminar discussing the book, students will select a modern invention, research the history of its development and how it impacts society, and create a multi-media presentation.; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts, Social Studies, and Computer Technology Skills); By Krista Hannah.

Time - Light and Shadow (Visit): This lesson focuses on light and shadow. Students will examine several paintings at the Ackland Art Museum for light and shadow.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts, Visual Arts Education, and Science); By Denise Young.

Alaska Native stories: Using narrative to introduce expository text: This lesson uses traditional stories of the Native peoples (i.e., narrative text) to introduce students to the study of animals in Alaska. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Balancing three branches at once: Our system of checks and balances: Students use primary source documents to investigate how the three branches of the American government can check each other. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Biographies: Creating timelines of a life: Students study biographies and create a timeline about the life of a person. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Can you convince me?: Developing persuasive writing: Students are engaged in developing their skills of persuasion in a classroom game that introduces students to the basic concepts of lobbying for something that is important to them (or that they want) and making persuasive arguments. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

A case for reading: Examining challenged and banned books: This lesson introduces students to censorship and then invites them to read a challenged or banned book and decide for themselves what should be done with this book at their school by writing a persuasive essay explaining their perspectives. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 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

Choosing clear and varied dialogue tags: A mini-lesson: Students explore the use of dialogue tags such as “he said” or “she answered” in picture books and novels, discussing their purpose, form, and style. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Cinderella folk tales: Variations in character: Students compare and contrast several versions of Cinderella stories told around the world to find differences and similarities in character traits. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Cinderella folk tales: Variations in plot and setting: Students compare and contrast several versions of Cinderella stories told around the world to find differences and similarities in plot and setting. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

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

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