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Silly Sentence Game
Students participate in a game while naming the parts of a sentence. In this silly sentence lesson, students are divided into teams they must identify specific cards related to the parts of the sentence the teacher is asking them about....
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Word Search Game
In this word search game worksheet, students read 6 clues and circle their answers in the word search puzzle. All words pertain to members of a family.
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Alphabet Floor Game
In this early childhood alphabet practice worksheet, students color and cut out the 26 footprint pieces that represent the 26 uppercase letters of the alphabet. The letters may be used to play an alphabetical order game.
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Food and Languages of the World
Students listen to the story "No Blue Food" in this lesson plan. They then discuss Allegra, the main character, and her hesitation to try new foods. They participate in a matching game in which they match cards to determine a fruit...
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Essential English: Homophones 1
In this grammar worksheet, students will read definition of homophones. Then students will write an English word that sounds the same as each listed word for a total of 15 words.
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Third Grade Language Practice
In this grade 3 language practice worksheet, 3rd graders complete a total of 24 multiple choice questions based on a variety of grade 3 language concepts. An answer key is included.
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Figurative Language Alive: Balcony Scene Charades
Learners act out lines from Romeo and Juliet in a charade-like game.
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Multiple Meanings Game
Here is a simple activity that uses definition cards that match the appropriate words to their meaning. Pupils match the cards using vocabulary words from units of study. A very basic, but often useful, resource.
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Catch the Letter Game
Students have a rubber kickball that is passed around in a circle. A letter name is called and anyone with that letter sound that begins their name raises their hand. The ball is passed to them and they say, " K is for Kara." and then...
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Goal-Makers Win the Game!
Fifth graders are introduced to the meaning of the word "goal". As a class, they identify examples of goals with their teacher's guidance. Individually, they complete a worksheet to identify their short and long term goals and complete a...
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Shopping Game
A PowerPoint on building short-term memory is here for you. Learners look at a slide that has pictures of twelve different items, then they attempt to retell what the twelve items were.
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"Knot" the Whole Truth: Writing a Modern-Day Story with a Tall Tale's Voice
Beyond Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, tall tales can be a great way to teach young writers about word choice and voice in their writing. Using Jerry Spinelli's Maniac Magee and the Six-Trait Writing process, they begin to write their own...
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Clear the Cobwebs!
Students actively involve themselves in a review competition of material already covered.
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History of the English Language - Word Origins
High schoolers use on-line resources to research their own name, determine its language origin and meaning. They take an on-line quiz to determine their "naming-style."
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Thesaurus Forage
Looking for a game that teaches students about how to use a thesaurus, and reinforces the concept of synonyms? Each player will have the opportunity to use their "tools" in this engaging lesson. They will use their thesauruses in order...
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Searching For Letters, Words, and Sentences
This simple lesson is designed for K - 1 students. They are introduced to individual letters, words, and sentences. A game is played where they try to collect one example of each. For practice, students complete a worksheet which is...
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Scrambled Eggs Super!
Young scholars explore the concept of rhyming words. In this rhyming word lesson, students decorate eggs and place words inside the eggs. Young scholars use the eggs to play a rhyming word concentration game.
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Greek And Latin Root Words
Students examine Greek and Latin root words. They research the history of the English language, solve word games and puzzles, write paragraphs about the impact of Greek and Latin on the English language, and create flip chart study guides.
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Jeopardy: Seventh Grade Terra Nova Review of Literary Terms
This literary terms PowerPoint provides a structured game to review the literary devices. The Jeopardy-style review game includes instructions for play, the game board slide, and questions that feature examples of the literary terms.
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Sentences
Students create different types of sentences. In this sentence writing lesson, students use various types of sentences to make writing interesting. Students play online games and use the interactive whiteboard to practice.
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Scrambled Eggs Super!
Students study rhythm and rhyme. In this rhyming instructional activity, students read Scrambled Eggs Super! by Dr. Seuss. Students explore the rhythm of rhyming words found in the book. The students decorate eggs and place rhyming words...
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Pioneering Children on the Move
Young scholars inquire about life for pioneer children. In this pioneer period lesson, students analyze photographs of children, make information foldables, and create a covered wagon that was typical of the ones of the past. Young...
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Choose Your Toy
In this decision-making worksheet, students choose 1 out of 6 toys for a young boy. Students match 7 vocabulary terms to their proper definitions. Students fill in 3 blanks in 2 sentences. Students complete a variety of assignments about...
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4 In A Row: Long U Words
In this long U words worksheet, students play a game with a classmate. Students choose one word from the grid of 16 long U words and read it. If the partner agrees it is correct, students mark the word with X or O. Students win with 4 in...