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Homophones and Homonyms
Whether or not your class has heard of homonyms, they'll herd together to complete a language learning exercise! With examples of both homophones and homonyms, the learning exercise prompts learners to come up with additional pairs of...
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Working with Words Teacher Directed Activity by Mark Cogan for Elem. Test Prep
Students build word families. For this interactive language arts activity, students visit a website where they play a game creating word families. Students may print out their work when finished.
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“THE LORAX” by Dr. Seuss
Few children's books convey the message of conservation as well as Dr. Seuss' The Lorax. Read the story aloud, emphasizing the interconnectedness of plants and animals in an ecosystem and discussing different ways people can help the...
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Using A Dictionary
Students explore English by completing a word definitions worksheet. In this dictionary lesson, students practice locating a list of vocabulary terms in a "Dictionary Race." Students complete a worksheet based upon word cards and...
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Conflict Resolution in 9 Easy Steps
Students investigate student psychology by reading assigned text about nonviolence. In this conflict resolution lesson, students read nine specific steps they should take the next time they are in an argument with someone. Students...
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Who Can We Help?
Students define philanthropy. In this community service lesson, students assess as a group who at school needs help. Students write letters to offer their assistance where they've found areas of need.