Use this online English skills instructional activity on a computer lab day in your language arts class. Young writers respond to twelve questions that require them to write more concise sentences. They may check suggested answers.

Can is one of the most commonly misused words. In actuality, may should be used in many of the sentences can tends to appear in. Review these example sentences with your third and fourth graders, and then have them complete the short,...

In this ESL question answering activity, students analyze the 7 pictures of common household items. Students read each question about the picture and answer it in a complete sentence on the line.

In this ESL yes/no questions worksheet, students study 7 pictures that depict people in action. Students choose from 4 answers to respond to a question about each picture.

In this prepositions worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that show the position of a ball in relation to a cardboard box. For each question "Where is the ball?" students write a sentence using a preposition.

In this picture/word association worksheet, students view and discuss eight pictures and write a question on the line provided for each answer already stated for each picture.

In this hard or hardly worksheet, students practice their grammar skills as they respond to 5 fill in the blank questions. Students then take a survey using the 5 questions listed and write a follow-up report.

Students study the geography of Mexico (i.e. major cities, surrounding countries and bodies of water, mountain ranges, rivers, volcanoes), They take turns reading aloud information provided (xerox copies) about Mexico. After each...

Students participate in a game show to practice language. In this language lesson, students create their own Dating Game. Based on their level of language acquisition, students create commercials, make questions, become contestants, or...

Students create a fitness schedule for a famous person.  In this advice, encourage, discourage lesson, students ask questions to determine the best fitness schedule for a person.  Students relate this activity to that of...

In this ESL question answering worksheet, students examine 5 pictures that depict articles of clothing. Students read the question next to each and write the answer on the line.

For this ESL grammar worksheet, learners read 8 sentences and choose between "use to" or "used to." There are no directions on this page and no examples.

In this verb tense learning exercise, students answer 10 questions, choosing the correct verb tense in a sentence. Then students write 10 sentences with the verbs provided.

In this everyday editing, students correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about Miranda Rights. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.

Encourage verb tense awareness by focusing on the passive voice. It could be used with a variety of learners, however, a few of the questions should be modified for younger children. By completing this twenty-six question activity,...

Empower your non-verbal, autistic, or learning-impaired child with sign language. Lesson 2 in this functional and straight-forward series focuses on vocabulary related to familial relationships and ASL grammar. Video clips and images of...

A thorough resource for intermediate English learners addresses reading comprehension of informational texts, adjective forms, vocabulary acquisition, and writing in a journalistic style. Specifically, the class reads about stem cell...

A complete resource from BBC World Service provides informational text for English or ESL classes to teach vocabulary, grammar, and reading skills. Learners participate in small group work, whole class discussions, and role-plays to...

This comprehensive end-of-year language arts test requires that sixth-graders demonstrate their listening, writing, grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills. It includes 9 essay/short answer questions; however, the story, "A Winning...

Milk: It does a body good ... or does it? Using the provided website, scholars sort through information to answer the question. They review a chart demonstrating lactose intolerance by ethnicity and region, and they also compare the...

Twenty-nine percent of Americans want to abolish the one-cent coin, which begs the question: Is a penny saved really a penny earned? Scholars read fascinating facts about the history of the penny in preparation for a class debate or...

Was Bill Clinton a good president? Scholars set out to answer the question as they prepare for a class debate on the topic. They watch videos, review pros and cons, and read facts about the process of becoming a United States president....

Should sanctuary cities receive federal funding, or do they defy federal laws? That is precisely the question scholars attempt to answer as they prepare for a class discussion or debate. After reading some brief background information,...

Should the United States adopt a universal basic income? After reading brief background information, scholars research the debate topic by reviewing the top three pros and cons. They also respond to a survey question and review other...