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Mechanics Help Using the Comma with Formal Letters
In this worksheet, learners analyze different parts of a letter and insert the appropriate punctuation including a comma, period, colon, question mark and semicolon.
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Thanksgiving Word Scramble
In this word scramble worksheet, students unscramble a set of 15 Thanksgiving related words. Answers are included on page 2; a reference web site is given for additional activities.
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My Favorite Day
In this unique holidays and writing worksheet, learners read about four different festivals/holidays and match the words in the center circle to the correct boxes.
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Conjunctions
In this conjunction worksheet, students develop an understanding of what a conjunction is and complete sentences with a list of joining words or conjunctions.
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Celebrating Thanksgiving
In this Thanksgiving worksheet, students use 18 clues given at the bottom of the page to solve a Thanksgiving Day crossword puzzle.
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Writing About a Christmas Day Celebration
Young scholars write about a Christmas Day Celebration they have experienced. In this personal narrative lesson, students use descriptive words to tell a story about their own family's Christmas. Young scholars organize plot and develop...
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Explorit's Tasty Food Quiz
In this foods worksheet, students complete a five question multiple choice online interactive worksheet about foods that we eat.
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Nouns Ending In "Y"
In this long E sound nouns worksheet, students say the names of six pictures that end with the long E sound spelled with a Y. Students write the correct word from two choices.
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Santa's Scrambled Syllables
In this scrambled syllables instructional activity, students unscramble a set of 2 Christmas words, matching parts of the words shown in 2 of "Santa's bag."
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Reading Comprehension-Christmas
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a passage, then complete 4 short answer comprehension questions. A reference web site is included.
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Word Search: Thanksgiving
In this word search worksheet, students find 9 words in a puzzle related to Thanksgiving. An answer key is included on page 2.
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African Drum
Students explore Africa and create their own African drum, either a Conga drum or a Dumbek drum.
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Mesopotamia
Sixth graders describe the geography of Mesopotamia, explain the characteristics of Sumerian city-states, and identify the cultural practices of the ancient Sumerians. They then explain how empires formed in Mesopotamia.
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The Origin of Humans
Where did human beings come from? How did they settle into communities and civilizations? Your class will find the answers in this fascinating presentation, which takes the viewer through the stages of mankind, from the primitive...
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Additional Folklife Information
Use a packet packed with ideas for how to celebrate the traditions of your country, state, community, and pupils's families. Suggestions for how to draw on oral and material traditions, customs, beliefs, music, and stories all find...
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Animals on the Farm
Students work in groups to create a description of a farm animal. Other classmates try to guess the animal. The class discusses what farmers need to provide for each animal on their farm (food, shelter, veterinary care). Students...
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Kindergarteners Study the Four Seasons
Examine the weather of the four seasons, look at seasonal activities, and tell which months are part of each season with this lesson. Your class will play a game, sing a song, and write additional stanzas to seasonal poetry.
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The Real Meal Deal
Burgers and salads and sodas, oh my! Scholars use a menu to investigate the Fundamental Counting Principle. They create tree diagrams to illustrate the number of possible choices for each given scenario.
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What Does Bird Flu Mean to Students?
Students consider the far-reaching effects of the avian flu. In this personal health lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about the flu, viral infections, and intensive farming. Students...
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Water, Water Everywhere?
Students discover the relationship between water availability and population growth. They change variables in a computer model using a worksheet to guide their hypotheses and conclusions. In small groups they choose a country undergoing...
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Exploring Islamic Lands
Students examine the lives of Islamic teens. In this global studies lesson plan, students explore selected Internet sites to discover the attributes of Islam, the cultural traditions of Islam, and information regarding Middle Eastern...
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Mesopotamia Mesopotamia
Sixth graders discover details about Mesopotamia. In this ancient civilizations instructional activity, 6th graders view a PowerPoint presentation about Mesopotamia and then play a review game based on the details. Several support...
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Thanksgiving Mural
Learners create a mural of the history of Thanksgiving. In this holiday lesson, students recall the history of Thanksgiving and create a mural of the holiday using large paper and crayons.
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Twas The Night Before Thanksgiving
Students listen to the book, Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving. They rotate through five motor skills stations, with each station simulating an event from the book.