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Race to the Finish Line
Student increase their reading fluency through the use of various strategies. After reviewing the importance of fluent reading, 3rd graders complete an initial read of a novel text. Working with a partner, they read complete a timed...
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Charlie Chose Cheese
First graders identify the digraphs in written and spoken language. After a brief discussion of the combinations of /c/ and /h/ that comprise th /ch/ digraph, 1st graders practice identifying initial and final placement of the digraph...
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Chips - Beginning to Read
Pupils practice writing, sounding out, and spelling words with the /sh/ digraph. They listen as the teacher says words with the /sh/ digraph. They then use Elconin boxes and letter manipulatives to spell /sh/ digraph words. They make a...
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You Pick Your Own Book!
Students decide on which chapter book they would like to read. They read the book, discussing certain chapters to keep the ending of the story a secret to slower readers. Each day they get into groups with students who are reading the...
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Fretful Over Fast Food
Fifth graders research fast food options and write an essay on the topic. In this fast food lesson, 5th graders pretend they are a babysitter and research fast food restaurant options to eat at while they are baby-sitting. Students write...
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What's Wild?
Third graders examine pictures of animals before deciding if it is a wild animal or a domesticated animal. They discuss the difference between the two types of animals, where they live, what they eat, and what they need to survive. Using...
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Affluenza
Learners are introduced to the "disease" of affluenza. After watching a documentary, they identify the forces that have changed the nation into a consumer society. As a class, they discuss ways to avoid catching on to this phenomenon.
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Personal Decision Making
Students create a powerpoint presentation documenting a decision they must make regarding Japanese internment during World War II. Working in groups, students are given scenario regarding internment. Using various resources, including...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLANS--Obtaining Employment
Students, after reviewing an extensive vocabulary list of terms on the board and a multitude of other resources, examine/identify entry level jobs/workplaces of various occupations to find one that suites each one the best.
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"Sum, Sum, Sum It Up!"
Students are provided with a model of how to better comprehend text through using a summarization rubric which includes: deleting trivial information, deleting repeated information, substituting easy words for lists of items, adding a...
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Class "Goals"
Young scholars observe a soccer theme poster displayed on the classroom walls. As they follow directions, participate, and listen, students earn soccer balls to attach to the poster. Upon receiving 10 soccer balls, the class receives a...
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What Is Your Measure
Learners engage in the study of measurement. They practice using different objects that can be found in class or brought from home. Students are introduced to the history of measurement. They compare and contrast the standard and metric...
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Vocabulary; Traveling/Travel Plans, Part 2
In this foreign language worksheet, students fill in the blanks of 10 sentences with the best choice from a selection of 3 options. Each of the sentences is related to traveling.
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Vocabulary; Idioms/Phrasal Verbs-Parts of the Body-Part 1
In this foreign language worksheet, pupils are given 10 sentences that use a body part in an idiomatic phrase. They select the word that best completes the idiom.
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Verb Tenses; Conditional Tenses-3
In this foreign language worksheet, students read and complete 10 sentences. Each sentence is missing the verb. Options to complete the sentence are included.
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Vocabulary: Talking About (Your) Work-2
For this foreign language worksheet, students use words related to working, or their career, to fill in the blanks on ten sentences. Each sentence has three options for students to select from.
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Vocabulary: Idioms/Phrasal Verbs (To Get)-Part 2
In this foreign language worksheet, young scholars fill in the blanks to complete ten sentences with idioms. Each sentence contains a blank space and three options to use.
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Discourse Markets Worksheet
In this discourse markers worksheet, students read 10 sentences and insert the appropriate discourse marker from the word bank that best completes each sentence.
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Advanced Sentence Completion 3
For this sentence completion worksheet, students read the sentences and select the best word or words to complete the 12 sentences.
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Which Way? Ordering Story Events
In this event ordering worksheet, students read a short story, then correctly order a given series of events from the story. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.
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Weather Songs: Hurricane
In this hurricane worksheet, students read a poem about the sad aftermath of a hurricane. These appear to be song lyrics with an unknown tune. This is suitable for older students and adults.
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International Festival: Japan
Students discover Japanese culture and the importance of Sakura to Japan. In this international festival lesson plan, students demonstrate an appreciation for the Sakura trees beauty by creating Sakura trees from white and pink dyed...
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Plant Party
Students identify plant parts. In this plants lesson, students bring in a vegetable. Each student classifies which part of the plant their vegetable comes from (flower, root, ect.) Students identify the parts of their vegetable and later...
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Under the Bed or in the Bank?
Learners explore personal finance. In this consumer /financial mathematics lesson, students compare interest rates as they explore savings.