With The Great Kapok Tree, by Lynne Cherry as the hook learners discuss the rainforest, the animals that live there, and conservation efforts. Then, students write a letter to the man in the story asking him not to cut down the Kapok...

Follow this outline to write persuasive essays with your 11th grade college prep classes. Using the internet, they research a topic, citing their sources correctly. They work with a partner to peer edit their rough drafts, checking for...

Young scholars compare and contrast statements made by people in "Man on the Streets." They are interviewing them on the current war in Iraq and how they felt on Sept. 11th. These interviews are tape recorded. To see what kinds of...

Fourth graders (two) enter the classroom arguing loudly. They are asked to tell what they observed. Students look through the mediation packet and begin to brainstorm answers to "What is conflict?" They discuss various conflict scenarios...

In this language arts worksheet, students study subject/verb agreement in sentences by reading and looking for errors in 12 sentences. Students then insert the correct verb tense indicated in 10 sentences. Students also read 3 paragraphs...

Use this Columbus day worksheet with your EL class. They will read or listen to a passage about Christopher Columbus, then match phrases, fill in the blanks, choose the correct words, unscramble words and sentences, put sentences in...

Strong comprehension questions and a list of initiating events that drive the plot make this resource worth a try in your classroom. Intended for use with tools specific to the mindwing concepts reading strategy system, the outline...

Apply area calculations to everyday situations using these three word problems. Mathematicians must pay attention to the needs of each space, determining the largest or smallest area of several options. Consider expanding on this by...

Pupils complete story maps in this lesson. Students read "The Magic School Bus", and get into groups to choose their story element. Each group shares their information with the class. They then complete a story map for a book read...

In this verb tenses activity, learners read the statements and fill in the missing words with a verb in future continuous tense. Students complete 15 exercises.

In this future tense worksheet, students will practice using the phrase, "Going to." Students will write 8 sentences with the time frame in the future that is provided for each question.

In this family members activity, students view and study eight pictures in order to choose the appropriate answer to eight multiple choice questions involving naming specific family members.

In this grammar instructional activity, students write 10 original questions using the information given in each sentence. Students write their questions using the interrogative terms where, when, what time and why.

In this grammar instructional activity, students practice using expressions of quantity in a variety of assignments associated with thirty-six sentences.

In this grammar worksheet, students read about verbs that use propositions to introduce their subject. Students also complete 20 sentences according to the reading.

Fifth graders make reports on Anglophone countries and report to the class.  For this Anglophone countries report students take note of presented material.  Students answer questions related to the reports. students write a...

In this ESL word and picture comprehension worksheet, learners examine seven pictures and complete a multiple choice question for each. They answer the question that contains the words "must not" or "must."

Newcomers to English can practice vocabulary about food, daily actions, and school supplies with this 10-question matching exercise. Simple line drawings represent basic terms for beginners.

In this ESL weather vocabulary worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that depict different weather conditions. Students write a sentence for each that answers the question, "How is the weather today?" Note: The meaning of the page title...

In this ESL personal preferences worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures of animals. Students answer the questions that begin with, "Do you like...?" with the words: Yes, I do or No, I don't.

In this yes/no question worksheet, students study 7 pictures of people doing their jobs. Students answer the question by each picture with either "Yes he is, " or "No, he isn't."

In this ESL questions and answers worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that depict people in action. Students write a statement that answers the question, "What are they doing?"

In this ESL parts of a house vocabulary instructional activity, students examine 7 pictures of items found in a home. Students read the questions about whether they own this item, and answer "yes" or "no" to the question.

In this picture and word comprehension learning exercise, students examine 7 pictures of body parts. Students read the question and from 4 choices, select the correct answer.