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The American Mosaic

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners discuss what it would be like to be new to a town. They are then asked questions related to the immigrants coming to America. Extensions of this lesson plan are available.
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Harry Potter: Middle Grades Activity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify inferred and recurring literary, cultural and social themes such as bravery, loyalty, friendship and the notion of good vs. evil.
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A Song for Today - Lesson 3

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils analyze musical and topical elements in popular songs and compose song as a classroom effort. They write a short paragraph evaluating the effectiveness of the song in conveying the message of the lyrics.
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Student Autobiography: An Approach Through Journal Writing

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students write about an ordinary, everyday happening such as riding in the family car, preparing for school in the morning, doing the wash, shooting a foul shot or sitting in English class. They look at how he/she spends time during the...
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Ohio Animal Activity

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the various animals of Ohio. They compare the activities of the different animals during the different seasons throughout the year. Students publish their findings in a report and share it with the class.
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Confusing Words

For Students 5th - 6th
In this confusing words worksheet, learners complete 30 sentences with the words that are given, using context clues to determine the meaning.
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Gerund and Infinitives Exercise 1

For Students 6th - 10th
In this gerund and infinitives worksheet, students read 12 sentences and complete each of them by putting the bracketed verb into the appropriate gerund or infinitive form.
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New Citizen Exam is Democracy 101

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students read a USA Today article about U.S. democracy and then complete questions about the topic. In this democracy lesson, students read the article 'New Citizen Exam is Democracy 101.' Students learn about the test for U.S....
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Using the Verb "To be" Exercise 3

For Students 6th - 8th
In this verb tenses worksheet, students complete each sentence using the correct form of the simple present tense.  Students complete 15 sentences.
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Using the Verb "To Be"

For Students 5th - 7th
In this "to be" verbs lesson, learners review examples of sentences using the verb "to be." Students then complete 12 online sentences using the verb "to be" in past perfect tense, present perfect tense, or future perfect tense.
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Simple Present Tense 9

For Students 7th - 9th
In this present tense instructional activity, students complete sentences using the correct form of the verb in the simple present tense.  Students complete 15 sentences.
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Present Tense Exercise 10

For Students 7th - 9th
In this simple present tense worksheet, students complete each sentence using the correct form of the verb in the simple present tense.
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Present Tense Exercise 22

For Students 7th - 9th
In this present tense worksheet students complete each sentence with the correct simple present tense or present progressive tense of the given verb.  Students complete 10 sentences and submit the answers.
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Reading Test -- B1 Level

For Students Pre-K - 6th
In this reading test learning exercise, students read about Nelson Mandela. Students read a biography of Nelson Mandela and answer questions about what they read.
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Virginia Woolf

For Students 8th - 12th
In this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 50 multiple choice questions about the life and accomplishments of Virginia Woolf.
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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

For Students 4th - 8th
In this famous leaders learning exercise, students read a passage about Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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The Arms Race - From the Beginning to the End

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders focus on the political and technological developments of the Cold War. They, in groups, read and summarize the speech they are given. They should provide a short presentation based on their interpretation.
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A Simulation of the Electoral Process and the Resulting House of Commons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson which give them the knowledge, skills and an appreciation for the electoral process and parliamentary system.
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The Duties of Governments: Dix vs. Pierce

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of Dorothea Dix on behalf of people with disabilities. They discuss President Pierce's veto of legislation she helped create. They address the rights and responsibilities of citizen's and the role of government.
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Economics Dictation

For Teachers 9th
In this economics text dictation, 9th graders take dictation on a passage about economic theory, applied economics, and economic history.
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The Talking Earth: a Research Lesson

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read the book, "The Talking Earth" and research an animal that is found in the Everglades.
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Behold the Wonder of Creation

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore and become familiar with U.S. National Parks. They research several parks and compile the information they find into a spreadsheet. They plan and write a report/booklet about one of the U.S. National parks.
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Friday Forum

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars research controversial issues and formulate their own opinion. They defend their position with supporting data and evaluate arguments from opposing viewpoints. They present their stand both verbally and in the written form.
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Harry Potter: Upper Grades Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students interpret symbols and metaphors from Harry Potter that refer to real-life political and social issues.