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Democracy in Action?
Students compare and contrast democratic election processes. For this 200 presidential election lesson, students visit websites that allow them to compare federal American elections to British elections. Students hold their own classroom...
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Proper nouns
Pupils expand their knowledge of the definition of a proper noun. They also realize that capital letters are used at the beginning of proper nouns. They are explained what a proper noun is: proper nouns put names to faces; They're...
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"Know" and "Meet"
In this "know" and "meet" worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences to complete them correctly, using either "know" or "meet." Students then make up 3 examples of their own. Answers included on page 2.
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Happy Endings: The Final Battle
Fifth graders explore all the myths of the battle of Yorktown. A variety of primary documents are viewed and analyzed for discussion. They become aware that what one sees and hears is not always as it seems in reality. Each group...
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Who Are You?
In this listening worksheet, students listen to the questions and choose the correct answers about themselves. Students complete 4 activities.
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Keeping verb tense consistent (Middle, Reading/Writing)
Students improve their personal and academic writing by use of one consistent verb tense.
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Revolutions in Retrospect
Students analyze the social conditions of Victorian England and focus on the woman's place in Victorian society. In this Victorian England instructional activity, students read excerpts of Victorian writers and their take on the...
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Superheroes
Middle schoolers, in groups, brainstorm what they know about superheroes. They examine their powers and how they became a superhero. They read handouts and answer questions to test for comprehension.
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Using Verbs
In this online interactive grammar worksheet, students respond to 24 multiple choice questions that require them to identify verbs in a reading selection.
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French and Indian War
Seventh graders complete a unit on the French and Indian War. They conduct an Internet document search and use what they find to complete a document based essay about the war.
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Boston Tea Party
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read facts about the Boston Tea Party and answer comprehension questions. Students answer eight questions.
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Native Lands: Indians in Georgia , Losing Ground: Removal, 1802-1838
Students investigate the removal of the Creek Indians from Georgia. Students read the story of the Creek removal from Georgia, locate sites mentioned on a map, and create a related timeline. Students share their thoughts on the Creek...
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Reading Comprehension: Oregon
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a 2-page article regarding Oregon and respond to 10 true or false questions regarding the selection.
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The Acadian Diaspora
Students study the Acadian Diaspora of 1755. They read the Acadian Diaspora and discuss the readability, characters, cultures, and psychology of the storyline. They write a reaction paper of journal entry and share and discuss them...
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ELLIS ISLAND: THE EARLY DAYS
In this reading comprehension instructional activity about the history of Ellis Island, students are given a 7-paragraph essay to read and 5 follow-up multiple-choice questions to answer.
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Various 11--Grammar and Spelling Quiz
In this interactive sentence completion instructional activity, students complete the ten given sentences by choosing the correct answer. The topics addressed include verb agreement and spelling.
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Recommend a Book 2
In this book report worksheet, students recommend a book to someone by completing 6 different statements about their selection. First, they describe the book's main subject and point. Then, students write one of the most interesting...
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Word Groups 2
In this word groups instructional activity, students decide which category the group of words they are given fit in to. Students complete 10 problems total.
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The Proper Wimbledon
Students examine the definition of a proper noun. They practice using capital letters at the beginning of proper nouns. Students proofread and edit a news story about the tennis tournament, Wimbledon. They create their own fantasy...
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Cultural Differences
In this cultural differences worksheet, students read and answer the 7 discussion questions about cultural differences.
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Breaking News: International Coalition Attacks Libya (March 20th, 2011)
Students explore current events by completing a list of worksheet activities. In this Libyan history lesson plan, students read a news article discussing the problems with Gaddafi in Libya and the effect it is having in the Middle East....
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Advertising Slogans
In this vocabulary activity, students match famous advertising slogans with their advertisers. There are 33 questions with an answer key.
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Analysis of Character in a Short Story
Ninth graders examine a character from the short story, John Steinbeck's, "Flight." students respond to questions about the story and illustrate the character's journey.
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Quiz on Using Quotation Marks
In this quotation marks worksheet, students complete a 10 question on-line interactive quiz about the correct use of quotation marks. Students read the given sentence and type in all needed punctuation marks.