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Analyzing documents

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students sort information pieces by structure and purpose.  In this resource analysis lesson, students view several types of informational materials and work in teams to look for the way that piece is organized.
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Spelling Takes a Hit!

For Teachers K - 5th
Students practice spelling and word recognition. In this spelling lesson plan, students play a game. . Students are given a word to spell and as they call out each letter, they swat the letter with a fly swatter allowing each student to...
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Teaching the Chinese Immigrant's Story - Angel Island (1910-1940)

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students pretend to be Chinese and European immigrants, and U.S. citizens, as they explore immigration in California in the first half of the 20th Century.
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Motel of Mysteries

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students determine that even though inferences are based on observations that does not mean they are always true or correct. They pull the topics and main ideas out of a piece of difficult text.
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Translate Sentences Into the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)- True or False Quiz

For Students 4th - 6th
In this translating sentences into the IPA worksheet, students translate ten sentences into the International Phonetic Alphabet and decide whether they are true or false.
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Eliminating Wordiness: Exercise 1

For Students 5th - 9th
In this writing exercise, students are given a series of sentences and asked to rewrite them to eliminate wordy phrases and clauses, repetition and passive voice.
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Thanks for Your Service

For Teachers Pre-K - 12th
Young scholars thank their freedom fighters. For this Veteran's Day lesson, students honor members of the U.S. Armed Forces by designing a program to pay tribute to them. Young scholars use technology tools to conduct interviews, take...
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African Americans Seen Through the Eyes of the Newsreel Cameraman

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders become familiar with the role of African Americans during WWII.  In this WWII lesson plan, 5th graders watch a newsreel and discuss its use as a primary source.  Students answer questions about the newsreel.
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Follow the Directions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students listen to a confusing poem about baseball. In this clear writing lesson, students write a set of directions for a game.  Students rewrite their directions until they are clearly understood.   Students make a game and...
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Adolf Hitler: Was Hitler a Passionate Lunatic?

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students investigate WWII by researching Adolf Hitler. In this dictator biographical lesson, students identify the role Adolf Hitler played in the self destruction of Germany by reading secret transcripts from German leaders. Students...
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Breaking News English: Iran's Ambassador Change

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Iran's Ambassador change worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Quantifier Exercises

For Students 4th - 6th
In this quantifiers online interactive instructional activity, students complete 12 sentences by supplying the appropriate adjective that completes each one grammatically correct. Kids rewrite 10 sentences using negative quantifiers....
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Breaking News English: Starbucks Coffee

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Starbucks Coffee worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write,...
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Breaking News English: Turkey and EU

For Students 5th - 10th
In this Turkey and EU worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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Two Plus Two

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students solve simple math problems in the target language using words instead of numberals. They use the appropriate interpretive strategies to compute in the taget language. Students use complex language structures to solve the...
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Weather Booklet

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students write a description of typical weather for each of the four seasons. They use the vocabulary and structures of the target language to describe weather and nature in simple scientific terms. Students use the appropriate...
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Subjunctive Rules

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students create a list of rules, suggestions and recommendations in the target language on how to be successful in class. They appropriately use the present subjunctive forms of a variety of verbs.
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Using Songs in the LCTL Classroom

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
Students in a beginning to intermediate foreign language/ESL classroom complete a variety of activities involving music and lyrics that are designed to enhance their listening and vocabulary skills. They practice grammar and making...
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Traveling the USA

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students simulate the role of travel agents addressing the needs of a foreign family visiting a state in the US. They prepare a presentation and informational sales pitch of a proposed travel itinerary.
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Storytime

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are given an age-and stage-appropriate passage. They each read the selection and students then demonstrate their comprehension by being asked questions. Once students have completed the reading, he or she is asked questions...
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Word Work

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this word work worksheet, students match adjectives with their meanings and fill in the blanks to sentences about wishes. Students complete 21 problems.
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Minnesota-China Connections: Writing Prompts

For Teachers K - 12th
Students write a short essay in response to a writing prompt related to a theme or issue raised within the Minnesota-China Connection Web site.
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Cultural Comparison

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students choose from a group of entries about the culture of Peru. In this Peruvian culture lesson, students understand the definition of culture. Students describe the culture of Peru researched in the entry and complete a worksheet.
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Hay un Chico Mexicano

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Learners explore Hispanic challenges. In this introductory Spanish lesson, students read structured narratives pertaining to Hispanic children. Learners discuss the narratives in order to better understand the lives of Mexican immigrants.

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