Even if your class may not be familiar with the country singer Gary Allan, this resource could be used as a filler activity, or as a research project. Learners could practice their research skills by searching for the answers to the 15...

Students analyze the genres of folk and country music and the importance of the singer/songwriter. They compose their own lyrics based on an inspiring event.

Review comprehension and research skills using this resource. Learners answer 15 questions relating to the country singer Chet Atkins. They can hone research skills by using the Internet to find answers to their questions.

Students describe some of the distinguishing characteristics of rock, folk, blues, and country music. They identify two main musical roots of today's American popular music.

Students reflect on the overnight success of Susan Boyle, a contestant on "Britain's Got Talent."  In this lesson, students read a short history of the rise of the star, then complete numerous activities that reinforce their...

Learners use the folk singer Woody Guthrie's song 'This Land is Your Land' to learn about the responsibility of every person to take care of each other and the land. In this land preservation lesson, students sing the song, learn...

Review researching skills using this resource. Learners can use the Internet and other resources to find the answers to this series of questions about the musician Keith Anderson.

Considering a unit study of American Musical Theatre? What better way to start than at the very beginning. Eight pairs of cards provide class members with background information about the genre from 1893 through 2004. The cards are...

Lady Gaga is the focus of this lengthy assignment for English learners. More than 10 exercises address reading and listening comprehension, speaking skills, vocabulary acquisition, grammar and more! A thorough instructional activity....

A clear, relatively quick look at the relationship and needed agreement between pronouns and antecedents. This provides your pupils with defined terms, examples, and opportunities for practice. 

In this famous person worksheet, learners read a passage about Nicole Kidman and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...

While this activity involving formulating questions was designed for older ESL students, it could be modified for use in upper elementary. Using this 15 questions worksheet, students practice taking information and forming a question....

Students explore women and music in the 20th century. In this music lesson, students study the relationship between literature and music through The Color Purple and music by Ethel Waters, MA Rainey, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday, Ella...

In this recognizing adverbs of degree worksheet, students choose the correct usage to fill in the blanks to complete sentences and sort the adjectives answers into gradable and ungradable categories. Students write 34 answers.

Students analyze various kinds of music.  In this music lesson, students listen to music clips to determine the kind of music each clip is then they participate in a class discussion about the music and prepare a presentation.

In this Edith Piaf worksheet, students read a passage about Edith Piaf and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...

In this famous people worksheet, learners read a passage about Ayumi Hamasaki and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...

In this Haifa Wehbe instructional activity, students read about the life of the model, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.

In this personal information worksheet, students watch a video about a woman's personal information, fill in the blanks, and answer true and false questions. Students complete 20 questions total.

Students in an ESL classroom are introduced to the American tradition of creating a yearbook. Using previous yearbooks, they note the various components and practice using new vocabulary. They brainstorm a list of items they would like...

For this research skills worksheet, students use an encyclopedia, almanac, web search, or other resources to answer the 5 questions about people who have birthdays on Halloween.

In this making a time capsule activity, students choose 3 topics from the list that interest them and respond to 3 short answer questions regarding the topics for time capsules.

In this word usage worksheet, students must complete sentences with either 'what will you...' or 'what would you...' depending on the context.

For this adjective/adverb worksheet, students select the adjective or adverb that correctly completes a sentence. Students may click on an "answer" button for immediate feedback.