English Language Arts

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English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Project Pigeon Pal! Facts and Activities to Instill Respect and Appreciation for Pigeons

Anyone who’s ever been to a park—or a parking lot—has likely seen pigeons, probably in large numbers. But how much …

Dog concentrating
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Test Prep and Empathy-Building Reading Passage: Fireworks Are Devastating, Not Dazzling

In this reading passage, students will learn that fireworks are devastating, not dazzling, while practicing reading comprehension skills.

An octopus stretched out over a rock
ScienceGrades 9-12

Teaching With Film: ‘Secrets of the Octopus’ Discussion Questions

Octopuses are awesome! Engage your students with ‘Secrets of the Octopus,’ a captivating docuseries that explores their fascinating world.

dogs in a cage at an animal shelter
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Should All Companion Animals Be Spayed and Neutered?

Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Impacts of Spaying and Neutering Companion Animals The companion animal–overpopulation crisis and the importance of …

English Language ArtsGrades PreK-2

Celebrate Amazing Animals with Halloween Activities

Not-So-Scary Animals: Kind Halloween Activities for Kids Blood-sucking vampires, moaning mummies, and Frankenstein’s green monster are all classic and creepy …

Poster for The Game Changers documentary
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Teaching With Film: ‘The Game Changers’ Discussion Questions

A former UFC fighter discovers an elite group of athletes proving that everything he’d been taught about protein was a lie.

Elementary students writing at their desks
English Language ArtsGrades 3-5

Animal-Themed Writing Prompts to Inspire Empathy in Elementary Students

We’re all animals, and although you may see some confused stares from your students when you tell them this, they’ll …

aerial photograph of fenced in cows on barren dirt lots extending to horizon
Jo-Anne McArthur / We Animals
English Language ArtsGrades 9-12

Debate Kit: Is It Ethical to Eat Animals?

Free Debate Kit: Exploring the Ethics of Using Animals for Food A hot topic in classrooms and on the minds …