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Remembering September 11
Students explore the impact of September 11 on American society through analysis of interviews and class discussions. Students evaluate the historic importance of the Gettysburg Address.
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What's Your Emergency?
Students identify different medical emergencies they may encounter. As a class, they discuss ways in which they can deal with different medical emergencies. Students practice responding to medical emergencies by writing a brief...
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Treating Substance Abuse Problems
Learners conduct an open discussion on the legal, social, and health consequences associated with substance abuse. Working in pairs, students discuss the effects of substance abuse and brainstorm possible solutions. Independently,...
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Using Have To/Has To
For this using have or has worksheet, students read the dialogues and complete the sentences with forms of 'have to.' Students then complete the conversations by asking questions with forms of 'have to.'
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Dialogue Tags/ Synonyms for Said
Sixth graders analyze dialogue tags. In this synonyms lesson students work in groups analyzing a personal narrative. They enter the words onto a classroom chart as well as their notes or journal. The students replace tags with more...
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The Living Words
Young scholars translate a 16th century English text into contemporary English. They discuss the cultural uniqueness and significance of language and document words or phrases currently used in their daily lives. They use this list to...
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Character and Plot Development Through Comics
Third graders are introduced to character, plot development, point of view, and tone through the use of comic strips. They, in pairs, identify these four attributes in the comic strip and present their findings to the class.
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Nature Walk Poem
Third graders read poetry inspired by nature. They talk a walk in nature or in their neighborhood with paper and pen and write down feelings and perceptions. They write a poem about their walk and share it with the class.
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Writing Practice: Name the Pictures
In this picture naming worksheet, students study 7 pictures and, using a picture name, answer the question. Example: What is this item of clothing? (It is a sock.) This is intended for ESL students.
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Every Object Tells a Story
Students read the story behind objects in the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum and create a story about an object in the exhibit. In this design lesson, students explore the "Design for the Other 90%" exhibition and create a...
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Living By the Book
Students read a story individually or in groups to begin the lesson. As a class, they discuss their viewpoints on reading and compare it with the viewpoint of those living in Fiji. In groups, they compare and contrast American and Fijian...
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On The Farm
Students identify animals found on farms. They create a farm picture using KidPix Software. They can combine their pictures to create a class book on farm animals. They can use graphic pictures from clipart to decorate the cover of the...
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Breaking News English: Alternative Medicine
In this alternative medicine worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Breaking News English: Vegetarianism and Cancer
In this vegetarianism and cancer worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Crispy Cookie Class Fundraiser
Seventh graders see the relationship of math and the real world application by manufacturing a product for making a profit. They create a food product from a recipe, record their sales and analyze and report their gross profit.
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Lesson Five: Introduction to Auxiliary Verbs
If you are interested, you could try out this lesson on auxiliary verbs. Class members get the chance to discuss the difference between can and could in-depth before viewing a presentation that breaks down several auxiliary verbs. After...
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Studying Pronunciation is a Waste of Time
In this pronunciation worksheet, students, working with a partner, answer fourteen statements as true or false and then poll their classmates to see how they answered those same fourteen statements.
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The English Beat and Berlin - Lesson 2
High schoolers discuss how groups work together, specifically in relation to issues that bring a band together and/or push them apart. They work with peers to develop and exhibit a prospective band's concept.
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Breaking News English: UN Appeals for More Pakistan Aid
For this ESL comprehension worksheet, students read or listen to the passage, then complete a variety of warm up, before listening/reading, while reading/listening, listening, after reading, homework and discussion activities.
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Breaking News English: Environmentalists Worry About Synthetic Life
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, middle schoolers read or listen to the passage, then complete a wide variety of warm-up activities, as well as before listening/reading, while listening/reading, after listening/reading,...
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Breaking News English: Dog-Washer Cleans Pets and Saves Cash
In this ESL reading comprehension worksheet, learners read or listen to the passage, then complete a wide variety of warm-up, before listening/reading, while listening/reading, after listening/reading, discussion, writing and homework...
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Breaking News English: UN Says World Shifting to Synthetic Drugs
In this ESL worksheet, middle schoolers first read an article about addictive prescription drugs. Students complete all or some of the 100 exercises and activities pertaining to the article. Included are vocabulary, discussion, surveys...
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Breaking News English: Grandparents
For this grandparents worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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Studying Pillow The Book
Students investigate the content of The Pillow Book. They conduct research and complete journals about the readings. There are target questions to guide the writing and reflection process.