Lesson Plan
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Salinger and the Vocabulary of the Vernacular

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Writers explore vocabulary and expressions used in the English language. They use visual word maps to become aware of the different uses of words which will allow them to more readily interpret texts. Then they listen to/read excerpts...
Lesson Plan
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Civil War Slang

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students inquire about slang language used during the Civil War. In this writing lesson, students recieve a handout of slang words used by soldiers. Students view pictures of Civil War to get a visual idea of what it was like to be at...
Lesson Plan
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Idioms

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students study the meanings of idioms containing the phrase "up" or "down." In this language lesson, students are given an online scenario where the idiom phrases are used. Students answer multiple choice questions about their meaning.
Worksheet
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Intermediate Sentence Correction - 5

For Students 5th - 7th
In this sentence correction worksheet, students proofread and make correction to 5 out of 6 sentences. They correct the slang terms, verb tenses, and spelling in the sentences. They recognize the one sentence that does not need any...
Interactive
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Slang Words Beginning with E

For Students 4th - 6th
In this slang learning exercise, students complete 4 multiple choice questions, choosing he correct meaning of a slang term in a sentence. Students may click on an "answer" button for immediate feedback. Worksheet is labeled as an ESL...