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Initial Consonants-- Picture Clues (Farm Theme)
In this language arts instructional activity, students examine 6 pictures of farm animals. From the 2 choices, students circle the beginning consonant sound.
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The Witch of Goingsnake
Students identify figurative language in a proverb and write an interpretation of the proverb prior to reading The Witch of Goingsnake. In this The Witch of Goingsnake lesson plan, students read a native American proverb and determine...
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Acting Out as we Go
Fourth graders use motor imaging to remember the definitions of words. For this vocabulary lesson, 4th graders work in groups to make a pantomime to help them remember a word. Students document the experience in their notebooks.
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MYSTERY PICTURES (Following Oral Directions)
Students draw pictures while following simple instructions. They discuss the importance of following directions explicitly. They discuss the differences between each child's work. They follow a second set of directions.
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Frankenstein
Young scholars use an outline of the story "Frankenstein" to identify mistakes in English. They practice making corrections to make the sentence correct. They answer questions to end the lesson.
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Anticipatory Set Picture Walk
The teacher models a Picture Walk by using a "think aloud" method while reading a picture book to the class. On the second day, 3rd graders use a worksheet as a guide for a second picture walk. This time, students complete the "think...
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Collocations-Verbs
In this adverb worksheet, learners select from a list of twelve adverbs to complete the sentences. Each sentence has one missing word. This worksheet is intended to be used with upper-intermediate English language learners.
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Cloze Word Story
Fifth graders complete a cloze word story test. In this listening skills lesson, 5th graders listen to a story and follow along with their own copy. Students listen to the story a second time and fill in the missing words as they go.
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The Ogre Bully
Second graders read the story The Ogre Bully and complete language arts activities connected to the story. In this language arts lesson plan, 2nd graders complete activities including discussion, reading, writing, sequencing, analyzing,...
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PET Review
In this language review learning exercise, students read about James Cook and complete a fill in the blanks inside the paragraphs about him, read about the western alphabet and complete multiple choice questions, and more. Students...
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The Three Little Pigs
Students read the story The Three Little Pigs and complete language activities about them. In this The Three Little Pigs lesson plan, students research houses, draw houses, and write alliteration poems.
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"Hector's World" Episode 5
Students consider when, and if, they should share information about themselves over the internet. For this online safety lesson, students view the show "Hector's World." They then discuss how to use caution, unsafe feelings, and the help...
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Speaker, Speaker: Using Pronouns to Show Person
In this pronouns worksheet, students fill in 12 blanks completing 7 facts about pronouns, read 8 sentences and determine if the underlined pronoun in each sentence is told in first, second or third person.
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Point of View Flash Cards
In this point of view flash cards worksheet, 8th graders create a set of flash cards for story writing perspective (first,n second, third person) with name and definition on one side and an example on the other.
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Student Autobiography: An Approach Through Journal Writing
Students write about an ordinary, everyday happening such as riding in the family car, preparing for school in the morning, doing the wash, shooting a foul shot or sitting in English class. They look at how he/she spends time during the...
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Monster Writings
Fourth graders practice descriptive writing by describing a fictitious monster they created. For this language arts lesson, 4th graders illustrate an image of a monster character they imagine and practice using their vocabulary to...
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Let's Go on a Trip
Students learning the English language play a simulation game in which they pretend to travel to another country. They complete several activities starting with "Deciding Where to Go" and working through "Going on the Flight." In each,...
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Using Prepositions #1
Learners practice using prepositions in written and verbal form. They use a reference sheet to help them. They use the internet to help them create their own short reference list.
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Using Descriptive Words
Second graders focus on how descriptive words help them see, feel, and hear a story better. They listen to a read aloud of Angela Johnson's, "The Leaving Morning," while giving a thumbs up signal each time they hear a "sense or how"...
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Choosing the Correct Verb
In this grammar worksheet, students choose the appropriate helping/linking verb to complete twenty sentences grammatically correct.
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Tuesdays with Morrie Pages 44-61
In this Tuesdays with Morrie worksheet, students answer three questions and complete one Venn Diagram to help analyze the characters and plot of the text more thoughtfully.
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Coordination and Flexibility
Students practice controlling their motion and reflexes by participating in different motor skill activities. In this physical education lesson, students utilize bean bags and hula hoops to help create flexibility and coordination...
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Ii is for Igloo
In this literacy instructional activity, learners look at the formation of the letter I and practice creating it. Then they use the pictures to make cognitive connections to help with spelling.
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Using Prepositions #2
Students practice using prepositions related to movement in written and verbal form. They use the internet to help them create a reference sheet. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson plan.