Grades 6-8

Finish the Pun

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Overview

Puns - A humorous play on words based on the similarity of the sounds of two words. Example: When kissing flowers, tulips are better than one. Directions: You are given two words to help you focus your topic, and your job is to create a pun.

Class time needed: Under 30 minutes

Extra Credit Assignment

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Overview

Have students earn extra credit by submitting funny words of the day and by finding film clips that relate to the reading in the class.

Class time needed: NA

RBRC Battery Lesson Plan

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Overview

The RBRC Battery Lesson Plan provides an oppportunity for teachers to educate their students on the importance of rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling. This is a fun and interactive lesson plan for teachers to encourage their students to think "green."

Class time needed: 3 hours

Going Beyond Hello

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Overview

Begin at the beginning. The first day of class creates the atmosphere for the entire semester. Here is my favorite first day lesson plan that allows students to express themselves, learn about a classmate, and exposes students to a few classic figures.

Class time needed: 1 hour

End of the Year Project

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Overview

This end of high school scrapbook is great for English class but can be used in most content areas. It could easily be adapted to middle school as welll. High school seniors (or those leaving middle school) put 8 individual assignments into a scrapbook containing memories from high school.

Class time needed: One week

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