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Portraits That Capture Character

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners explore the definition of a portrait. In this portrait analysis lesson, students discuss two of Dorothea Lange's portraits and create their own portraits of their classmates.
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Write the Question

For Students 5th - 6th
In this questions and answers worksheet, students write an appropriate question that could go with each of 8 answers. Note: The name of a professor is at the top of the page.
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Writing a Question

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this question writing worksheet, students practice forming a question. Students are given eight statements and are to create a question from the statements given.
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Using Context Clues

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this context clues worksheet, learners "use the whole sentence" to help complete the sentence, filling in a blank. One example is given for students.
Organizer
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 1--Grade 7 (2006)

For Students 8th - 10th
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read several passages and two poems and answer reading comprehension questions.  Students then write an essay response to one of the passages. 
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Introducing the Olympian Gods

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students compare and contrast characteristics of the Olympians with the character of the One True God.  In this mythology activity students work in groups and are assigned one god and one myth to compare and contrast to God.
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Breaking News English: 1900 Royal Wedding Invitations Sent

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, learners read "1900 Royal Wedding Invitations Sent," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: US Teen Visits Baghdad to do His Homework

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "US Teen Visits Baghdad to do His Homework," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Keep Warm to Avoid Colds: Scientists

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Keep Warm to Avoid Colds: Scientists," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks Dies

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks Dies," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: A New Prince for Denmark

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English activity, students read "A New Prince for Denmark," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Hurricane Katrina Kills Hundreds

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "Hurricane Katrina Kills Hundreds," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Curated OER

Past Simple Irregular Verb Crossword

For Students 4th - 5th
In this grammar crossword worksheet, students read 24 clues which are sentences with missing irregular verbs. Students fit the answers into the puzzle. Note: A confusing clue for U.S. students would be " I ----- ten Pounds in the street."
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Other

All Crafts: Mothers Day Crafts Projects for Kids and Adults

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A large set of links to interesting crafts and activities for celebrating Mother's Day.
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Teachnology

Teachnology: Mother's Day Teaching Theme

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Enhance teaching and learning Mother's Day with these great resources including activities, crafts, and more.
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Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Mother's Day

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using vocabulary words pertaining to Mother's Day. It also offers an extensive list of Mother's Day vocabulary and lists of song titles.
Interactive
Starfall

Starfall: Happy Mother's Day, Dear Dragon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This interactive fiction ebook focuses on the family and dragon celebrate Mother's Day. Students can choose to read independently or listen to each sentence.
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Other

Legacy Project: Guides: History of Mother's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Mother's Day and the women who founded it. Also learn about similar historical celebrations that took place before Mother's Day as we know it today.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: The First Mother's Day

For Students 3rd - 8th
Mother's Day was begun by President Woodrow Wilson. This Library of Congress site gives you the background and some wonderful old photographs.
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Teacher Planet

Teacher Planet: Mother's Day

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Comprehensive source for teaching your learners about Mother's Day. Included are lessons and units, worksheets, poems, clipart, games and activities.
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Other

The Complete History of Mother's Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers the history of Mother's Day which is celebrated in May every year. Gives the spiritual background and information on how it was celebrated in ancient times and in other countries.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Mother's Day

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Mother's Day history and fun facts about this holiday that celebrates motherhood.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Making Bath Salts for Mother's Day, a Primary Chemistry Lesson

For Teachers K - 1st
What do you know about salt? In this chemistry instructional activity, students will learn different things about salt: the chemical name, it's periodic table number, it's shape under the microscope, how it dissolves in water, and how to...
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Starfall

Starfall: Happy Mother's Day, Dear Dragon

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this online storybook for early readers, students have the option of listening to the story as they read. The site provides a word list from the story.

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