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Unknown Vocabulary
Students develop the vocabulary necessary to make their reading meaningful. After creating pre-reading activities, students a list of unknown vocabulary related to their reading selection. They complete vocabulary and context...
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Myths of the Wild West
Students examine the Wild West as it was depicted in films and books. In groups, they compare this information to what it was really like as they find out in books. They also discover the role of the Native Americans in the Wild West...
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Chapter 9 Summary
In this literacy instructional activity, students summarize the events in chapter 9 and take the questions as sources of remembering the events described.
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The Holocaust
In this social studies worksheet, students read the story of the Holocaust and focus upon the outcome for the survivors. The students could write a summary.
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Reading in English is a Waste of Time!
In this reading worksheet, students, with a partner, decide which of eight words are not connected to reading and fill in ten blanks in ten sentences with idioms.
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Worksheet #23 Questions - Puritanism
For this Puritanism quiz worksheet, students answer ten fill in the blank questions to further their understanding of the aforementioned topic.
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Word Meanings From Context
For this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the sentences and use the context to determine the correct meaning of each underlined word. There are 4 questions on this worksheet.
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A Separate Peace: Chapter 2 Reading and Study Guide
In this reading and study guide worksheet, learners define 4 vocabulary words, define 3 literary terms, and respond to 17 short answer questions pertaining to chapter 2 of John Knowles's A Separate Peace.
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Turn off the TV: Vocabulary Skills
In this online interactive vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 10 fill in the blank questions regarding television-related words. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Elimination of Violence Against Women
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article about Elimination of Violence Against Women. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word ...
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Out of the Dust: Open Form Poetry
Students write a description of their own life in the same style used in the first poem in Out of the Dust. In this Out of the Dust lesson, students discuss open form poetry and how the spacing and line breaks create a flow to the poem...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Unemployment
In this current events worksheet, high schoolers analyze a political cartoon about unemployment and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Samuel Langhorne Clemens
In this biography worksheet, students read a factual biography of Samuel Clemens, also known as Mark Twain. The students then answer 14 questions. Note: there is a grammar/spelling error in the title on this page.
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Overcoming the Fear of "Unknown" Vocabulary
Students practice different techniques to become a better reader. They practice using new vocabulary and are encouraged not to be afraid of learning new things. They answer questions about flyers to end the lesson.
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Woman Walks into a Bar
Students create an imaginative response to a book title as a way to anticipate what the book is going to be about. They explore the use of humour to make a serious point. Students are asked what they think that statement 'Woman walks...
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Skellig by David Almond
In this Skellig worksheet, students write an essay about how Skellig changes Michael in the book. Students follow nine steps to help them prepare and then write the essay.
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Stories That Grow on Trees
Students write their own choose-a-plot book. They develop skills in creating plot structure and think through a logical line of story action. They invent characters with striking physical and psychological attributes.
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A View of Yourself Through Famous Writers
Students research famous quotes and discover one that describes themselves. They consider topics such as family and hobbies that will help others understand them. They present their information to the class.
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Writing a Mystery Story
Young scholars examine the elements of mystery stories and read Rage in Harlem. In reciprocal teaching groups, they discuss the author's development of the story, and complete dialectical journals.
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Agriculture In Literature And Today
Students investigate the history of agriculture as found in the state of Alaska. The teacher shares a book with the students to increase knowledge of history and reading comprehension skills. They determine if the life in the story...
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Eating your Energy's Worth
Students calculate the amount of electrical energy used in a week in food units. They create ways to reduce energy use. Students discuss the different forms and sources of energy. They discuss how people use electrical energy to power...
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Making Lowell Our Place
Learners investigate a community through different types of educational experiences. They use short field trips to experience the community in real life. they also conduct research using a variety of resources. Then students build the...
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How to See with your Eyes Closed
Students close their eyes and practice visualizing different images as the teacher makes different topical suggestions. They listen to the poem, "Daddy Fell Into the Pond" and visualize what is happening and thinking about the characters...
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Stand Uo If....
Pupils participate in an activity that allows them to better get to know each other. In this inquiry lesson students use a psychomotor activity to better know their classmates.