Reading and Literature Lesson Plans Resources
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Activating Prior Knowledge
A complete collection of resources for applying this critical reading…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading ComprehensionReading Instruction -
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Sequencing Lesson Plan for The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Present this Common Core-aligned lesson plan for the book The Very Hungry…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionTeaching Eric Carle & The Very Hungry Caterpillar -
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Dr. Seuss Oral Book Report Project
Fun, collaborative book report project for Dr. Seuss Day! (March 2) Celebrate…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureOral CommunicationReading Comprehension -
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Sequencing Lesson
Sequencing refers to the identification of the components of a story, such as…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
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Summarizing: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
Use a lesson that is designed to expand primary students' summarizing skills…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionReading and Literature -
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Character Traits Mini-Lesson: Spotlight on Malala Yousafzai
This ELA-based lesson features a read-aloud of Lina Maslo's "Free as a Bird: The…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and WritingWomen's Rights -
EDITOR'S COLLECTIONS
Poetry Lessons & Activities: Gallery of Worksheets (Grades 6-8)
Poetry lesson plans for Grades 6-8. The study of poetry can lead your students…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingPoetry -
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Visualizing Jazz Scenes of the Harlem Renaissance
Students read and respond to literary selections that either portray the Harlem…SubjectsReading and LiteratureLiteratureAfrican-American History -
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Billie Holiday's Song "Strange Fruit"
This comprehensive lesson uses Billy Holiday's song "Strange Fruit" as a…SubjectsReading and LiteraturePoetryAfrican-American History -
GAMES AND APPS
What Am I? Icebreaker
Explore an activity that helps students to get to know one another using animal…SubjectsReading and LiteratureListeningAnimals (Zoology) -
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Ready to Rhyme with Hop on Pop
Students will enjoy recognizing rhyming words in Hop on Pop with this fun game.…SubjectsReading and LiteraturePhonicsReading Aloud -
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Main Idea: The Great Kapok Tree
Finalize your lessons on how to find the main idea of a story by reading the…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionMain Idea and Supporting Details -
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"The Fox and the Goat": A Lesson on Aesop's Fable
Use a lesson that provides students with an opportunity to learn about the…SubjectsReadingLiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Main Idea: Chrysanthemum
Teach your students how to find the main idea of a story by reading the book…SubjectsReadingMain Idea and Supporting DetailsReading and Literature -
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Identify Story Elements Lesson
The ability to identify the elements of a story (plot, characters, setting, and…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingReading Comprehension -
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Remembering Names
Use these fun games to help pupils remember each other's names.SubjectsReading and LiteratureListeningSocial Skills -
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Emotion Similes Writing Project
Examples of emotion similes, and a writing project for using them Learn about…SubjectsReading and LiteraturePoetryCreative Writing -
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Making Inferences, Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing
Use a lesson that is designed to teach primary students to make inferences as a…SubjectsReading ComprehensionReadingReading and Literature -
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Story Elements: Danny and the Dinosaur
Use a lesson that introduces primary students to the elements of a story that is…SubjectsReadingReading ComprehensionReading and Literature -
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PowerPoint Postcards Presentation
Build students' PowerPoint skills with this postcard lesson plan. Students will…SubjectsReading and LiteratureLanguage Arts and Writing -
WORKSHEETS
Types of Poetry
Students become familiar with the different types of poetry, including clerihew,…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureReadingPoetry -
REFERENCE
African-American Heroes
Students visit websites to learn about important African Americans and the honor…SubjectsReading and LiteratureLiterary BiographiesAfrican-American History -
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Asking Pre-Reading Questions
Students will learn about asking questions before reading and will make…SubjectsReading and LiteratureReading Comprehension -
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Bloom's Taxonomy Activities
Encourage development of your students' skills with activities that follow…Subjects:ReadingReading and Literature