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Algebra Vocabulary Crossword
In this algebra vocabulary instructional activity, students complete a crossword puzzle, using a set of 13 algebraic clues and a word box given at the bottom of the page.
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All About Me Poster
In this biography/autobiography lesson, students read a few biographies and discuss the term and it's characteristics. Students then brainstorm what makes a good biography/autobiography and create an 'All about me' poster. Suggested...
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Kinder-Pictionary
Students create their own dictionary. In this spelling lesson, students make a dictionary with just words and pictures. They use these dictionaries when they are writing to remember how to spell words.
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Easily Confused Words: E.g. and I.e.
In this easily confused words: e.g. and i.e. worksheet, middle schoolers read definitions and examples of both words, then interactively answer 3 multiple choice questions with immediate online feedback.
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Easily Confused Wrods: Insight and Incite
In this easily confused words: insight and incite worksheet, students read definitions and examples of both words, then interactively answer 4 questions as a test with immediate online feedback.
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Loath vs. Loathe
In this English grammar activity, students understand the differences between the usage of the words "loath" and "loathe." Students read the definition of each and the given examples before taking the online interactive exam.
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Finding Addition Patterns
Students practice finding the sums of two-one digit numbers. In this addition lesson plan, students also record facts onto an addition chart.
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Pardon Me, Please
Young scholars research capital punishment policies supported by leaders who have issued pardons, then reflect on how executive pardons might affect the balance of power between the branches of government.
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Re-Viewpoints From 2002
Students explore how editorials use various devices to convey a message to a reader. They select key news topics from 2002 and write their own editorials.
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Short Story Writing
Pupils develop skills needed to write short stories. They pick out an object in the room and describe it without saying what it is. They describe their hand and the lines on their hand without using words "Line, finger,skin or vein"
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Decimals: Teaching Decimals in the Hundredths Place
Third graders examine place value in the hundredths place. They use decimals and money for understanding.
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Rock Around the House
Students discover the three types of rock. They weigh and examine rock specimens.
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Explorers of New York State
Fourth graders study European explorers who made an impact of New York State. They conduct research and create a timeline and a Powerpoint presentation about one of the explorers.
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Establishing a Point of View in Narratives
Fourth graders investigate the concept and take the opportunity to both identify and to construct point of view in narratives. Additionally, 4th graders practice identifying and sequencing main events.
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Rules For Succeeding At Work
Young scholars discuss and list examples of work ethic and job motivation. Appropriate dress for different job types is discussed as well as proper work etiquette including absenteeism and tardiness. Students create rules for...
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Hello, How Do You Do?
Students role play proper greetings and etiquette in formal and informal work and social situations. Students compare and contrast introductions and conversational conventions in their native country and in the United States by writing...
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The Three Bears: Comparing and Ordering
Students explore comparing and ordering volume of containers. They use the context of Goldilocks and the Three Bears to compare the volume of various containers by packing or pouring.
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A Day in the Life of a Child in Accra, Ghana
Students create a list of similarities and differences between their lives and the life of a child in Ghana. They write what a typical day would be like if they lived in Ghana.
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Quarters from the Coast
Students discuss Fifty State Quarters Program, compare and contrast location of land and water on map of United States, while also becoming aware of physical shape of nation and home state, and explore coastal areas in United States.
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Virtual Field Trip: Lodging and Meals
Students calculate the costs for lodging and meals for a virtual field trip. They calculate the number of nights lodging needed for road and city travel and the number of meals needed, the costs for each, and input the data using...
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Busy Beaver
Students practice editing for conventions, focusing on one element at a time after reviewing conventions poster. They examine how to use proofreader's marks and discuss how to edit using them.
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Read with Speed and Be in the Lead!
Students observe and demonstrate various strategies for improving their reading fluency. They observe the teacher demonstrating how to read words they are having trouble with, then in pairs take turns timing each other reading the book...
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Two of Everything
Students listen to story Two of Everything, illustrate coins they would put into the Magic Pot using paper and pencil, and solve Magic Pot riddles by viewing slide show and predicting coin totals. Students then create table listing...
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Not Just Words
Students work to improve their oral expression while reading aloud. They read and record an entire story with a partner and listen to the playback of the readings. They evaluate their expressive language using a given checklist.