Fourteen Points Writing Exercise Print out and give pupils this writing activity to teach them more about World War I, U.S....		World Orphans Teach your students about the millions of children throughout the world who are orphaned or...
An Immigrant's Story Students will create a character who immigrates to the United States. They will base a large...		Slaughterhouse-Five Projects A list of projects and curriculum connections for Slaughterhouse-Five.
The Middle Ages: Medieval Towns Activity Packet Students learn about life in medieval towns, as they read and complete the activities provided...		Stars and Stripes Writing Activity Students will complete a three-step writing project on the United States flag.
Princess of Black Poetry: Nikki Giovanni Share the story of Nikki Giovanni with your students, and assign the related activities to help...		Betsy Ross Flag Company Children will answer questions about Old Glory and then create a new design for the U.S. flag.
The Middle Ages: Knights and Knighthood Activity Packet Gain insight into knights and knighthood in the Middle Ages, with this reading passage and...		Poor Richard Students use their creativity to invent new endings to Ben Franklin's famous maxims, and create...
What's in the News? Sub Kit (Grades 7-8) Use this substitute teacher kit for grades 7-8 that helps teach grammar by having students use...		Write a Time-Travel Dialogue Students use their imagination to write a dialogue between themselves and the men and women of...
Who's in the News Bulletin Board This bulletin board is a great way to introduce your students to current events and learn about...		A Pilgrim Conversation Rubric Use this rubric with the "Pilgrim Conversation" lesson plan, a fun activity to explore when...
Abolitionists Working Together Students learn about the women in the abolitionist movement by reading a poem, a speech, and...		Slaughterhouse-Five Short Answer A question and answer sheet based on the three themes of Kurt Vonnegut's classic,...
World War II: Letter to the President In this letter-writing activity, students pretend they are alive during World War II and...		Who's in the News Bulletin Board—Teacher Portion A great way to keep your class and bulletin board updated with current events.
A Pilgrim Conversation Students will reinforce their use of quotations by writing an imaginary dialogue among pilgrims...		Cecil's Story Activities and resources to teach Cecil's Story, a Civil War book written by George Ella...