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Macbeth Madness

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Students analyze Shakespeare's Macbeth by completing the creative activities. In this Macbeth lesson, students discuss the timeline for William Shakespeare and identify the characters for Macbeth. Students read Act One, Scenes i-v of...
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Become a Word Detective

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students investigate the origin of words in the English language.  In this language history lesson, students examine words by breaking them down and finding their roots.  Students analyze words from a poem and complete a word...
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Is That Movie OK?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils read movie reviews. In this language arts activity, students read and discuss a movie review. Pupils use the information from the review to determine if the movie is appropriate for viewing. Students
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Walt Disney World

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders increase their reading, speaking, and listening comprehension skills on the basis of cultural practices.
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What's The Idea

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners discuss the importance of identifying the main idea in reading selections. After reading newspaper articles related to nutrition, students identify the main idea of the selection and three supporting details. A reading log...
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"Journalism in Tennessee"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students listen to headline from National Enquirer or other tabloid, listen to story "Journalism in Tennessee," compare and contrast connections between Twain's idea of journalism with present day journalism, define vocabulary, and...
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Elements of Fiction

For Teachers K - 4th
Students identify key story elements in a fiction text. In this literacy lesson, students are introduced to the various elements of fiction such as the setting, plot, and theme. Students read a short story of their choice and identify...
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"On the Sidewalk Bleeding" by Evan Hunter

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students read Evan Hunter's "On the Sidewalk Bleeding" and complete reading and vocabulary skill activities. For this reading comprehension lesson, students review the vocabulary for the text and read the story. Students discuss the...
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"The Fog Horn" by Ray Bradbury

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Students read Ray Bradbury's "The Fog Horn" and complete reading and vocabulary activities. In this reading and vocabulary lesson, students review the vocabulary for the story and take turns reading the story. Students discuss the story...
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A Kids Guide to...

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students look into their community's historical changes. In this community instructional activity, students see what draws  people to their community and research important buildings or national historic sites. They look at local...
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Reading Job Advertisements

For Students 1st - 3rd
For this ESL reading job advertisements worksheet, students read extracts from job advertisements and fill in the blanks using given words.  Students then match each extract to a sentence.
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Trivia Tag

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Learners, as chasers, on teachers signal, move throughout a space trying to tag others with their free hand. When a tag is made, both players stop; chaser reads question from card to student who was tagged. If answer is correct, person...
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Identifying an Author's Purpose

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students read, "Research Shows TV PSAs Effective In Reducing Teen Marijuana Use", discuss the article with questions imbedded in the lesson and write their own PSA.
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New Shoes -- First Day At School

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners practice their reading comprehension skills by reading about the first day of school and new shoes. They practice reading on their own and saying new vocabulary.
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Celebrate Books: A (Book) Week of Fun!

For Teachers K - 12th
Students celebrate Book Week by participating in a variety of fun literature-based activities.
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It's a Mystery to Me

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers read a variety of mysteries to improve their reading and comprehension skills. Using a worksheet, they define and practice using new vocabulary. In groups, they read stories from Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and write...
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Against The Tide: Three Who Made It!

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students examine the lives of three people from New Haven, Connecticut who have careers in law, politics and entertainment. In groups or individually, they read excerpts of information about the three people and what contributions they...
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Hey, I've Got A Question!

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the Solar System. They develop a research question and use inquiry-based research skills to find the answers to their questions. Students write up their findings and create a multimedia presentation.
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The Search for Identity: "Their Eyes Were Watching God"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners read the novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God". While reading the novel, they identify and discuss the figurative language used and use a passage of interest to them and analyze it in a written paper. They also discuss events...
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Famous Leaders

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students explore the goals and visions they have set for themselves. They discuss realistic expectations for themselves and others. Students explore their own individual leadership styles by reading a biography of a leader they admire....
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ESL Poetry Unit

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students complete a twelve activity unit on poetry. They read and respond to different forms of poetry, write a bio poem, complete an online WebQuest, and in small groups present lessons to the class on various types of poems.
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Reading a Local and National Weather Map

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice reading a national and local weather map. Using this information, they work together to make predictions about the weather for the next few days. They discuss the use of symbols and maps as a class and discuss...
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Katie's Diary

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this ESL worksheet, students read an excerpt from a woman's diary. Students write 150 words describing what they imagine her life to be. Students also read a list of questions to help them get started.
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Playground Signs-- Reading Comprehension

For Students 4th - 5th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students look at a photograph of 2 warning signs posted in Derbyshire, UK. Students read 10 questions about the information given in the signs and write "true," "false" or "we don't know" next to...

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