Broken-Heart Matching Game

Students use this fun game to practice, reinforce, or apply a wide variety of skills.

An Unfinished Tale…

Students listen carefully as the first part of a story is read aloud or they will read the start of a tale to themselves. write a resolution to the story that explains the lesson learned by the prince and princess. include proper use of punctuation as they write closing dialogue for a story (if this is an appropriate skill for their grade level).

Making Predictions: “The King’s Choice”

Students make predictions about what will happen next as a fairy tale is read aloud. support their predictions with information/facts.

The Great Chicago Fire: Did Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow Really Cause It

Students research the Great Chicago Fire and theories about its origin. think critically about who or what caused the fire. write an essay with supporting information to explain their idea about the fire’s cause.

Secrets of the Presidents

Students use a Web site (technology) to access information about the U.S. presidents. learn interesting facts about the presidents.