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Practical Criticism
Students analyze the verbal devices through which poems make meaning; to compare one's personal interpretation of a poem with the personal interpretations of others; to develop standards of literary judgment.
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The Cities in Turkey
Students discover the economies, demographics, and characteristics of some of the largest Turkish cities. They explore Istanbul's history, people, and what is enduring about the city. Student groups make a presentation to the class.
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Pen pals
Students explore the idea that where you live affects the way you view the world. They get to know people as individuals breaks down stereotypes.
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GroWing Up
Students investigate a short biography of George Washington's childhood. They examine the differences between life for students in the eighteenth century and today.
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Hispanic, Latino - What's the Right Word? an Examination of the Language Used To Categorize People
Students define "Hispanic" and "Latino," analyze where these terms come from, and develop an awareness of racial labels.
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Where Canada Began
Third graders discuss the term "Birthplace of Confederation" in context to the beginnings of Canada. In groups, they create a list of the rights and responsibilities of citizens and identify examples of those who made contributions to...
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Causes of the Revolution Newspaper
Learners examine the events that led to the Revolutionary War. Using the internet, they discover the advantages and disadvantages of each side. They use the information to produce a special edition newspaper on the war. They must include...
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Clerihew
Young scholars explore how to create a Cherihew poem. They know that a Cherihew is a poem. Students write their own Cherihew poem. They are given examples of of a Cherihew. Young scholars are shown that the poem has four lines and is...
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My Favorite Day
In this unique holidays and writing worksheet, students read about four different festivals/holidays and match the words in the center circle to the correct boxes.
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Alphabet Picture Matching
In this alphabet worksheet, students read a list of words which begin with each letter of the alphabet in order. Students read the words, then draw lines to the pictures that go with them.
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Rhyming Words Maze
In this vocabulary worksheet, students analyze 35 words in a maze grid. Students look for the words which rhyme and follow a path through the maze.
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Past Simple Irregular Verb Crossword
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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Do You Have a GSOH?
For this humor worksheet, students, with a partner, read and discuss thirteen questions associated with having a good sense of humor and making fun of others.
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Advanced Paragraph Correction #9
In this advanced paragraph correction instructional activity, students read a text about urban planning. Students correct the errors in 8 sentences by selecting the right answer from 5 possible choices.
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Key Idea Chart
In this "key idea" worksheet, students complete a "KIM" graphic organizer: key idea, information, memory clue. Students are given a sample organizer, then complete a blank one on as assigned topic.
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Maine
For this Maine reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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Great Escape Word Search
In this World War II word search worksheet, students read and analyze 24 words that pertain to prisoners of war and their attempts to escape. Students find the words in a word search.
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You and Yours
In these grammar activity worksheets, students answer the questions about the statements that use the word you and the word yours. Students complete 3 activities.
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Beginning Critical Reading - The White House
In these critical reading worksheets, students read the story about The White House. Students then answer 3 critical reading questions about the passage.
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Slang Words Beginning with Y and Z
In this slang word worksheet, students complete a set of 6 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct meaning of a slang word/phrase that begins with Y or Z. Students may click an "answer" button for immediate feedback, worksheet is...
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Flickr of Idea on a Gaming Project Led to Photo Website
Students explore the concept of technology. In this technology lesson, students read an article about the creator of Flickr. Students discuss how Flickr grabs the attention of its audience. Students describe a technology that they think...
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Idioms 1
In this idiom activity, students complete 6 multiple choice questions, selecting the correct idiom. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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A Humanist New Baby Ceremony
For this humanist worksheet, students fill in speech bubbles with sentences, writing what they think people in the pictures are saying about babies.
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Playing it Straight
Students view live theatre. In this play productions lesson, students visit selected venues online or in person to see up to 32 plays in the United Kingdom.