Labor Unions High School Reading Comprehension, History, Economics
A social studies/economics reading comprehension lesson teaching high schoolers about the history, function, and modern relevance of labor unions.
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A social studies/economics reading comprehension lesson teaching high schoolers about the history, function, and modern relevance of labor unions.
Ladybugs Early Reader Nonfiction Book This perceptively curated teaching resource fosters an interest in nature and reading among children.
Bring Roald Dahl's classic, "Lamb to the Slaughter" to life for students with a case study and investigation of this cold case! Students become the detectives while close reading the text and completing literary analysis!
Lamb to the Slaughter English Lesson Bundle This Lamb to the Slaughter teaching resource provides a full reading comprehension lesson plan for the short story by Roald Dahl. Educators receive a complete lesson plan, handouts, answer keys, graphic organizers , and PowerPoint presentations to teach the text. Teachers can facilitate…
A no-prep, 5-day Grade 3 end-of-school-year ELA packet (teacher guide, student worksheets, and answer key as separate files) combining literacy skill review with reflective/celebratory last-week-of-school activities.
A no-prep, 5-day Grade 4 end-of-school-year ELA packet (teacher guide, student worksheets, and answer key as separate files) combining literacy skill review with reflective/celebratory last-week-of-school activities.
A no-prep, 5-day Grade 5 end-of-school-year ELA packet (teacher guide, student worksheets, and answer key as separate files) combining literacy skill review with reflective/celebratory last-week-of-school activities.
A no-prep, 5-day Grade 6 end-of-school-year ELA packet (teacher guide, student worksheets, and answer key as separate files) combining literacy skill review with reflective/celebratory last-week-of-school activities.
A no-prep, 5-day Grade 8 end-of-school-year ELA packet (teacher guide, student worksheets, and answer key as separate files) combining literacy skill review with reflective/celebratory last-week-of-school activities.
A no-prep, 5-day Kindergarten end-of-school-year ELA packet (teacher guide, student worksheets, and answer key as separate files) combining literacy skill review with reflective/celebratory last-week-of-school activities.
A novel-study book companion for Gary Paulsen's 'Lawn Boy', combining ELA reading/vocabulary work with entrepreneurship/economics themes, usable in print or as Google Slides.
A multicultural-education resource guiding grade 3-6 students through eight world cultures (African American, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Jewish, Korean, Mexican, Native American) using literature, celebrations, games, and art activities.
ESL/EFL lesson plan teaching vocabulary and grammar related to leisure activities for A2 pre-intermediate learners, including a reading passage on types of leisure activities (team sports, solo activities, group activities, board games) and dialogue-based exercises
ESL/EFL lesson plan teaching vocabulary and grammar related to leisure activities for B1 intermediate learners, including a warmer bingo game, a snorkelling-themed dialogue reading, and a comprehension/culture reading comparing leisure habits in Denmark, Ireland, France and Italy
A digital, no-prep 'micro-learning' slideshow lesson delivering a biographical reading passage on Leonardo da Vinci with embedded video, close reading, vocabulary, and a written summary assessment.
Lesson 1.1 - Measurement & the Metric System 'Lesson 1.1 - Measurement & the Metric System' is an extensive teaching aid designed for science educators teaching in grades 6-12, covering vital topics like length, mass, and time within the…
An ELA/ESL lesson plan built around a YouTube video ('How to Have a British Christmas' by Anglophenia) comparing British and American Christmas traditions, to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while teaching UK holiday vocabulary and cultural comparison.
Teach students about the history, traditions, and cultural significance of Saint Patrick's Day using a YouTube video ('St. Patrick's Day | Bet You Didn't Know | History') as the core listening/comprehension text.
Build student understanding of Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' -- its characters, plot, and themes of love, magic, and dreams vs. reality -- through a 90-minute interactive lesson.
A 6-hour (multi-session) English lesson plan on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet covering plot, characters, themes, and language, aimed at CEFR level B1+ learners.
A 90-minute English lesson plan on F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby covering themes, characters, symbolism, and the American Dream.
Build ESL/literature students' understanding of J.B. Priestley's play 'An Inspector Calls' -- its characters, themes of social responsibility, and 1912 Edwardian British context -- through a video-based, discussion-driven 90-minute lesson.
Teach students the history, traditions, and cultural variations of April Fools' Day while practicing listening, speaking, and critical-thinking (ESL-oriented) skills.
Teach students the origins and significance of Black History Month and key figures/events in Black history through video, timeline-building, group research, and reflective writing.