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Modern Europe Research Project: How Changes in Late 20th Century Europe Helped To Shape Our Global Society Today

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students research a topic relevant to the late 20th century. They create a project while following the conditions explained in the rubric.
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Once Upon a Castle

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students complete a variety of activities surrounding castle communities and fairy tales. They write a letter to a fairy tale character, write a fairy tale, create a model of a castle, and draw a map of a castle community.
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Pottery Making: The Coil Method

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students discuss the history of Native American pottery in North Carolina. They explore the coil method of making pottery and make their own creations implementing the coil method. They can allow the pots to dry or have them kiln-fired.
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Adult ESOL Lesson Plan - Effective Telephone Communication

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine and practice the ability to use basic residential telephones. They practice specific phrases and vocabulary terms to assist them with this task. In addition, they practice writing down each other's phone numbers.
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Appropriate Topics For Small Talk

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the concept of small talk. They identify topics that are proper and improper for small talk. Working with a partner, students practice small talk dialogs and responding to questions about their families and home life....
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLANS--Obtaining Employment

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine all the techniques required to look good for an interview in order to make a good impression and build up of your confidence level to do well on the job. They soon realize that dressing the part is vital to landing a job...
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Consumer Education

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, while examining an intense list of vocabulary terms on types of money, change and simple foods, name and state the cost of food items in supermarkets, grocery stores and flea markets with flash cards and newspaper ads.
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Transportation and Travel.

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students explore and identify specific safety practices when driving (seat belts, child safety, air bags, etc.) with the help of prepositions. They practice many of the techniques shown to them on their vocabulary list of terms with the...
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Government and Community Resources

For Teachers Higher Ed
Adult learners, with the assistance of flash/picture cards, explore a variety of United States holidays and social customs: Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and more. In addition, they draw pictures illustrating...
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My Dream Job

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discuss the importance of having an interesting and fulfilling job. Working in small groups, students discuss different occupations and the skills and tools related to those occupations. Continuing in groups, individual...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Level 3--Obtaining Employment

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, after reviewing an extensive list of work-related vocabulary terms on the board, examine in detail how to use those terms in work-related real life situations with action verbs. To practice mastery, charades are played using...
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Level 3--Maintaining Employment

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine and define an extensive list of vocabulary words that refer to employment, including the Employee Assistance Program, as well as the keeping of a job. They complete a variety of activity sheets to assist them.
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Level 3--Obtaining Employment

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students, while examining an extensive list of vocabulary terms on the board, analyze how to exhibit appropriate behaviors and a positive image when going on job interview in order to make a good first impression with perspective...
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In Case of a Medical Emergency

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Studens identify the variety of services available to them at their local medical facilities. In pairs, they role play different conversations that can take place during a medical emergency. Students create a brief description of the...
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Reporting Personal Information

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice the proper way to ask and answer questions pertaining to personal information. Students practice words pertaining to personal information by filling out an information card. This lesson is intended for high...
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Clipping Coupons

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the use of coupons to promote cost saving and help families remain within their monthly budget. In groups students create a shopping list using coupons provided by the teacher. They record the actual cost of the item as...
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Classified Ad Job Searches

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discuss and list the various ways to conduct a job search. In groups, students review the classified ads and decide on a number of jobs that appear interesting and for which they are well qualified. This lesson is intended for...
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Reading A Pay Stub

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students complete the included activity sheet related to reading a pay stub and calculating deductions. Once the activity sheet has been checked, students demonstrate their knowledge of the vocabulary associated with the lesson through...
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ADULT ESOL LESSON PLAN--Level 4--Interpersonal Communication

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine and practice different types of interpersonal communication. They encounter how to greet people and say good-by in interpreting formal and informal settings (with proper vocabulary).
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Please, Take A Message

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers identiry which information is important to capture when dictating a telephone message. In pairs, students practice dictating and recording telephone messages using a dedicated telephone message pad. This activity is...
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Health and Nutrition

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students examine vocabulary words that deal with the parts of the body. They identify the body parts and organs associated with the five senses. They identify common illnesses, causes and treatments. They research various lifestyle...
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Making Travel Plans

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students evaluate information from various sources to decide on travel plans. They research information using traditionalThis lesson is intended for students acquiring English. and technical sources for planning a trip to the...
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Crossing Time Zones

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of differing time zones. Students refer to maps to identify the time zones in particular regions. They role play phone calls from different time zones. This lesson plan is intended for students acquiring...
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Building A Resume

For Teachers 10th - 12th
After a brief lecture on the purpose and components of a resume, students fill in a blank reusme according to the type of job they would like to apply for. They compare their resume to the job they currently hold. Students look for...