An Autobiographical Poem Students learn to write a formula poem, about a person. This can be adapted to any subject...		Ten Art Questions Encourage students to observe details by asking specific and pointed questions about various...
Ready to Rhyme with Hop on Pop Students will enjoy recognizing rhyming words with these fun activities.		Birthday Buddies Students will prepare research projects about a famous person who shares their birthdate.
Adjective Chains Students learn to use a thesaurus by making paper chains of synonyms. This is a great arts &...		Pilgrim Fact Cards The Pilgrim Fact Cards were designed to be used with the Pilgrim Study Unit, but are a valuable...
Letter for Great Mail Race Students practice writing and word processing a letter to be used in The Great Mail Race.		The First Thanksgiving - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 5 of 7) Students will learn about the first Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts. It's beneficial...
Animal Defenses An article with photos of some of the innovative means animals have developed for attack and...		Planning for the Voyage - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 1 of 7) Students will be able to identify the reasons the Pilgrims came to the North America.
Collect a Sentence Students name everyday objects and then construct imaginative sentences with those words.		The First Winter - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 4 of 7) The first winter that the Pilgrims spent in Plymouth was extremely difficult. This lesson will...
Comic-Strip Challenge Use comic strips to teach students that there is a beginning, middle, and end to stories.		Life in Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (lesson 6 of 7) After the challenging first winter of 1620, the Pilgrims made great progress in settling...
Reading the Newspaper Use this lesson to explore the newspaper through a variety of academic areas.		Choosing Plymouth - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 3 of 7) Students will learn about Colonial times and the factors that determined the Pilgrims settling...
Tongue Twisters As a fun way to practice reading and pronouncing words, try these tongue twisters with your...		Pilgrim Children - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 7 of 7) Students will learn about Colonial times as they compare present-day children with Pilgrim...
Ten Tips for Writing An Essay Find tips for writing an essay, from scheduling and time-management to outlining to revision.		Aboard the Mayflower - Pilgrim Study Unit (Lesson 2 of 7) Present this lesson plan to help students understand the hardships endured by the Pilgrims and...