Virginia Department of Education
Editing and Proofreading
This task is best utilized after a rough draft revision is completed. Writers pair-up and identify when the author uses the passive voice, clichés, and wordiness. Basic examples for the revision points are provided for the...
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Teach Ancient Greece!
“We alone regard a man who takes no interest in public affairs, not as a harmless but as a useless character.” Pericles’ comment, part of a funeral speech, sets the tone for a unit study of Ancient Greece. A series of activities...
Chemistry Collective
Virtual Lab: Stoichiometry and Solution Preparation Problem
Wow your classes with lesson that has a little of this and a little of that! Young chemists test their stoichiometry skills using a virtual laboratory setup. Using reaction information, they work to create a chemical reaction in which...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 7th Grade Math – Target D
Put expressions, equations, and inequalities to work! Young scholars solve problems using various strategies. Meant as a snapshot of the Smarter Balanced Assessment, a set of seven questions includes topics from writing expressions to...
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Writing: Narrative, Expository, Persuasive, and Descriptive
If you are interested in having a basic framework for teaching expository, narrative, persuasive, and descriptive writing, this resource may help; however, you will have to find information on the different forms of writing to share with...
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Wildlife Study Comparison
Pupils compare/contrast two studies that examine the effects of environmental contaminants on animals. They read an article, identify the components of a research study, summarize the article, and complete a matrix.
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The Social Skill of Communication
Fifth graders explore communication by analyzing manners. In this social skills lesson, 5th graders review the different forms of communication and how to present yourself in a phone conversation, face to face meeting, e-mail, etc....
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Baseball's Steroid Test Program: Fair or Foul?
Students examine the issue of performance enhancing drugs. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "Baseball's Steroid Test Program: Fair or Foul?", respond to discussion questions regarding the...
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Mitty Test and Theme
Students read stories and determine the stock characterization, static/dynamic characterization and direct/indirect characterization. They read the story of "Mitty Test, "answer questions regarding the story, and discuss the themes of...
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Review Skills
Students write 2-3 sentences explaining their normal procedure when preparing for a test. They discuss the reason that reviewing is important. Using an exam the students have just completed, the teacher goes over each item explaining why...
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SAT Identification of Sentence Errors Practice Test
In this SAT prep test worksheet, students read the example sentences presented in an SAT prep format. Students select the answer that identifies the sentence error to complete the 15 online exercises.
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Test Your Research Skills-- The Top 75 U.K. Hit Singles Chart
In this research skill worksheet, students use Internet searches or other reference materials to answer 10 questions about U.K. music hits. Students read the names of 2 artists and write which one spent the most weeks on the Top 75 UK...
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My Test Book: Reading Graphs
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to read and interpret graphs. Students may view the correct answers.
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My Test Book: Stem and Leaf Plots
In this math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems which require they interpret a stem and leaf plot. Students may view the correct answers.
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My Test Book: Geometry
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding geometry skills. Students may view the correct answers.
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My Test Book: Counting Practice
In this math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to count the picture objects. Students may view the correct answers.
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My Test Book: Counting Practice
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to use their counting skills. Students may view the correct answers.
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My Test Book: Counting Skills
In this online interactive math skills learning exercise, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to count pictures. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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My Test Book: Number Sense
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding number order. Students may view the correct answers.
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My Test Book: Number Patterns
In this online interactive math skills instructional activity, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding number patterns. Students may view the correct answers.
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My Test Book: Counting Coins
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to count coins. Students may view the correct answers.
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My Test Book: Money
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to count coins. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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My Test Book: Time Problems
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding time. Students may view the correct answers.
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My Test Book: Fractions 2
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems regarding fractions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.