This article presents a rationale for using songwriting in the elementary grades and outlines a plan by which a whole class of fifth- or sixth-graders can work together to write a song. (SJL)

Outlines the basic decisions the English as a Second Language teacher should make in planning the extended writing lesson. Decisions regarding objectives, teacher input, oral build-up procedures, types of writing exercises, correction, and marking are discussed. (PJM)

The article describes a unit on occupations which provides the third- to fifth-grade gifted student with the opportunity to experience firsthand the work of his/her mentor. (SBH)

Fifty-six elementary school teachers list the planning decisions they make as they prepare a lesson, class period, unit, or course. More than half the respondents used a planning model that differed in some degree from the model used and taught in the college methods classes. (Author/MLF)

Outlines specific lesson plans for teaching map reading readiness concepts in the primary grades. (CM)

Presents a research-based system for developing lesson plans to be used with any basal series. (DD)

Presents an activity in which students in groups explore one planet in the solar system and present their findings to the whole class. Focuses on the planet's location in the solar system, geological features, rate of revolutions, and calendar year. (YDS)

Discusses research supporting the introduction of technology to 3- to 6-year olds. Presents a lesson and activity outline with technology target skills, links to children's literature, and integration with curriculum objectives, as well as an example of a design brief. (JOW)

Describes how a teacher adapts a lesson for a classroom of learning disabled students. Includes adaptations and suggestions that can be applied to a variety of different lesson situations. (YDS)

A teacher encourages other teachers to look beyond rigid, locked-in, over-organized instructional approaches by pointing out the advantages of creativity, risk-taking, and flexibility in classroom teaching. (CB)

Presents a way to design lesson plans that takes into account four modes of communication (oral, written, visual, and kinesthetic) and four audiences (self, partner, small group, and whole class) and that allows for reflection based on the NCTM Standards. (MKR)

Outlines a lesson on the extinction process allowing students to better understand why and how species become endangered before they attempt to take action on this problem. Provides background information and describes several suggested methodologies, evaluation and enrichment ideas, six resources, and two references. (LZ)

Presents two lessons that teach students problem-solving behaviors for the classroom. (SR)

Offers three variations of an activity designed to help teachers turn students on to performance within two weeks. Presents a sample 10-day lesson plan on incorporating drama through storytelling in English classes. (SR)

Presents a unit of lessons in which intermediate grade students improvise fairy tales and learn dramatic techniques. Offers an overview, an implementation schedule with activities, creative activities for fairy tales, and a fairy tales chart. (SR)