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I Can Write a Poem
It is so important for English language learners to be able to write for a variety of purposes. Specifically written for an ELD class, this activity provides explicit instruction for teaching learners how to write a poem. First, they...
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English Expressions Quiz: Online
An online worksheet provides opportunities to assess comprehension of 10 common adages like "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" or "Variety is the spice of life." Learners complete a multiple choice quiz (and can check their...
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Kitchen Vocabulary Words
Working in groups of four, class members sort cards, labeled with kitchen equipment vocabulary words, into groups based on function, i.e., mixing tools, measurement tools, serving tools, baking pans, stove top pans, or preparation tools....
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Zero, First or Second Conditional Verbs
In this ESL verb forms worksheet, students read 16 sentences that are missing the verb. Students choose the best form of the word in parentheses to insert in the sentences. Students indicate if the verb is zero, first or second...
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The Body
In this ESL body parts worksheet, students read 10 sentences with a missing word. Students select a body part word from the box to insert into each space to make the sentence correct.
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Identifying Word Pronunciation
In this ESL vowel pronunciation learning exercise, students determine which of 4 words in a set is pronounced with a different vowel than the others, 17 sets of 4 total.
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Present Simple Routine Vocabulary
In this daily routine worksheet, 1st graders practice combining words from three different columns of words to create and write ten sentences describing their daily routines.
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What's In Your Fridge?
In this ESL conversation worksheet, students collaborate with a classmate to discuss the 14 food items listed. Students talk about whether they have "a lot" or "a few" of the items in their refrigerator. Students also use the words...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Hanukkah
In this language skills instructional activity, students read an article about Hanukkah. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: National Sandwich Day
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article regarding National Sandwich Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill-in-the-blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Plant Appreciation Day
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article about Plant Appreciation Day. Kids respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short answer...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Pancake Day
In this language skills worksheet, students read an article about Pancake Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short...
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A Lesson about Animals for ESL Students: Use or Abuse?
Students discuss animal care using proper phrases of agreement and objection. They role play and make presentations on their animal studies.
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Intermediate Short Stories - "Making Dinner"
Primary learners read the basic and advanced version of the story "Making Dinner." They then answer 3 comprehension and 5 vocabulary questions.
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Cinco De Mayo: ELD Reading and Language-Building
A brief passage about the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo is accompanied by an array of language activities for ELD: cloze exercise, phrase matching, word jumble, multiple choice, sequencing, interview, group presentation, fluency writing,...
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Christmas Games
Your class will practice language and dialog skills by playing games associated with Christmas through these activity ideas. Learners practice English conversation skills while simultaneously acquiring insight into their new culture....
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Apostila 1B
In this ESL word and picture matching learning exercise, students analyze 7 pictures that depict different kinds of foods. Students match these with the words that describe them. The meaning of the title is not clear.
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A, An and Some
In this ESL word and picture matching worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that depict common foods. Students match these with the words that describe them. All descriptions will include the words a, an or some.
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Breaking News English: UN Appeals for More Pakistan Aid
In 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: Production of Biofuels Set to Rise
In this ESL worksheet, students read or listen to an article about the production of biofuels. Students complete all or some of the 100 activities available here including discussion, listening, vocabulary and comprehension.
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Breaking News English: Animal Rights Road Kill Candy Victory
In this ESL reading comprehension instructional activity, students 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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Someone Is In The Kitchen
Students investigate the lifestyles of the Native Americans and look at a recipe found on a website. They read the recipe and pay attention to the measurements. They differentiate between the various measures in order to apply them to...
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Test Your Speaking and Listening Skills: Booking a Holiday 1
In this ESL speaking and listening worksheet, students discuss holidays, determining types of holidays and what experiences they prefer in a holiday.
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BBC Learning English, Writing (E-mail)
In this ESL writing activity, students compare their own culture to that of England, then identify phrases used for comparing and contrasting. Students write an e-mail message describing some of these differences using the comparison...