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Whale Is Stuck

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students engage in the process of problem solving with the help of children's literature story of how the whale was trapped and then freed. The story illustrates the power of teamwork and commitment. The students practice the skill of...
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The Life And Times Of The Apple

For Teachers K - 5th
Students engage in a study about the biology of apples that includes growth and reproduction. They conduct research using a variety of resources. Students write a description of an apple brought to class by answering several questions....
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Family Portraits

For Teachers K - 7th
Students discuss, analyze, and interpret "Portrait of a Dutch Family" by Fans Hals and then create subject specific projects for assessment. This cross-curricular lesson is well-suited for Language Arts or Visual Arts classrooms and...
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Coming To America

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students investigate the history of America with the help of children's literature. The story is structured as a timeline that begins at the time of Columbus and progresses to the present. The teacher reads the story with the class and...
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-How Dogs Really Work!

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students read How Dogs Really Work! by Alan Snow. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding the study of dogs as pets. Included are reading, art, math, science, writing, social studies, and library connections.
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High Frequency and Spelling Words: 25

For Students 2nd - 3rd
Using their readers, learners answer questions, compose sentences, fill in the blanks, and compare two stories. Each activity is intended to build high frequency vocabulary and spelling proficiency, and is scheduled for a different day...
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Electricity and Magnetism

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Make oral presentations electric and magnetic! As the conclusion of the study of electricity and magnetism, class members are assigned to bring to life items or people associated with these topics. Speaking as the person or object,...
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Journal Writing

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students creatively utilize a word processor in order to do daily journal writing. They explore with using simple, compound, and complex sentences in order to present ideas with clarity and precision. They gain computer skills while...
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Mike, Mike Motorbike

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
If your kids like motorcycles and dirt bikes, they'll enjoy reading about Mike and his daredevil tricks. After reviewing eight words in a word bank, they fill in the blanks throughout the short passage using context clues.
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A Ship in a Storm

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Give reading comprehension a boost with a two-page worksheet featuring an informational text about ships at sea during stormy weather. After reading, scholars show what they know through four short-answer questions. 
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Count / Noncount Nouns and Articles

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This vocabulary activity provides a quick review of words commonly used when cooking. By engaging in the 10 question activity, students can practice comprehension and vocabulary skills.
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Test Your Vocabulary Skills: Word Pyramid 1

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this ESL word pyramid instructional activity, students write words to correspond with the letters A through H.  Each word must be one letter longer than the word prior to it, creating a pyramid of words.
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Reading Skills: People Are Living Longer Than Ever Before

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this life expectancy worksheet, students read passages, match words to definitions, answer short answer questions, and more. Students complete 6 activities.
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At Home - Rooms in a House 1

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this house vocabulary worksheet, students write answers about what they do in each room of the house or flat. Students answer 8 exercises.
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Let's Go Shopping

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars review and identify common vocabulary related to food, shopping, and courtesy expressions. Students then practice English language skills by shopping in classroom market while playing roles of shoppers and store personnel.
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Prefixes Crossword

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this vocabulary worksheet, students solve each clue to complete the 12 question crossword puzzle. Each clue is based on their knowledge of prefixes.
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Learning Words

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students listen to Jane Yolen's, All Those Secrets of the World. They engage in activities to find word meanings without using a dictionary. They practice using a vocabulary mapping handout.
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Contraction Practice 2

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this contractions practice instructional activity, students examine 7 pairs of words and write contractions that represent each pair.
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Words Ending in -Less Cards

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this vocabulary words worksheet, students match words to definitions by cutting out the words and definitions. Students complete 10 matches total.
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Words Ending in -Ful Cards

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this vocabulary worksheet, students match vocabulary cards to cards that have their definitions. Students complete 10 matches total.
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Christmas Word Search

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this holiday worksheet, students look for the words hidden in the word search puzzle. They develop spelling and vocabulary skills.
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Worksheet 8: There Is/Are

For Students 2nd - Higher Ed
This simple worksheet has students practice comprehension and vocabulary skills. Learners also review the use of there is and there are in the 11 true and false questions. This activity would be appropriate for lower elementary or ESL...
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Fairy Tales

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word scramble worksheet, students unscramble the 15 words that relate to fairy tales. Students enhance their spelling and vocabulary skills with the activity.
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Grammar Crossword Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this crossword puzzle worksheet, students practice their vocabulary skills. Students are given eight clues to solve in order to complete the crossword puzzle.