ESL learners can practice sports vocabulary by searching for 8 sports related words in this word search. The worksheet is very basic and might be used as extra credit or bell work.

ESL learners complete sentences that are expressions about themselves. This worksheet provides learners with an opportunity to learn and use vocabulary related to activities and interests they have personally.

Twelfth graders practice job interview skills and discover what kinds of information they need to provide. They fill out job applications and discuss specific vocabulary terms.

Wait, you mean researchers don't all use Wikipedia? Teach your class about intelligent research with a lesson about evaluating digital sources. The lesson starts with a quickwrite and includes vocabulary exercises and several...

How do events reported in mainstream newspapers, on television news, blog posts, and social network sites differ? Ask your class to investigate the way the same news item is presented in the many information sources available. Groups...

In this ESL/ELL reading and grammar worksheet, students read an article entitled, " New UN AIDS Warning" from 2004. They complete abbreviation activities, fill in the blanks, discussions, true/false, and phrase match questions. They...

In this ESL/ELL reading comprehension learning exercise, students read or listen to an article entitled, "Obama Says BP Must Pay for Oil Spill Clean-up." They participate in discussion activities, and complete a variety of question types...

In this ESL worksheet, students first read an article about rumors of diamonds being washed ashore in India. Students complete all or some of the 100 exercises and activities pertaining to the article. Included are vocabulary,...

Learners work together in teams to play a game to discover definitions of words and their language functions.

Before the class makes abstract art, they see contemporary examples and analyze them. They look at art made by abstract artists under the age of 33 then use similar techniques to create an interesting collection of their own. The lesson...

Middle schoolers engage in a discussion about the reasons for learning English in order to develop their English fluency. They engage in a simulation which is imbedded in this lesson plan.

As part of a study of holiday traditions, language learners read about the creation of Kwanzaa, the seven-day festival created by Dr. Maulana Karenga to celebrate traditional African values.

Studens identify the variety of services available to them at their local medical facilities. In pairs, they role play different conversations that can take place during a medical emergency. Students create a brief description of the...

Students identiry which information is important to capture when dictating a telephone message. In pairs, students practice dictating and recording telephone messages using a dedicated telephone message pad. This activity is intended...

Students identify and define the symptoms of differently forms or substance and self abuse. They formulate opinions as to why people engage in these types of behaviors. Students create an action plan to help an individual who may be...

Students explore the concept of small talk. They identify topics that are proper and improper for small talk. Working with a partner, students practice small talk dialogs and responding to questions about their families and home life....

Students discuss the importance of having an interesting and fulfilling job. Working in small groups, students discuss different occupations and the skills and tools related to those occupations. Continuing in groups, individual...

Students practice the proper way to ask and answer questions pertaining to personal information. Students practice words pertaining to personal information by filling out an information card. This instructional activity is intended for...

After a brief lecture on the purpose and components of a resume, learners fill in a blank reusme according to the type of job they would like to apply for. They compare their resume to the job they currently hold. Students look for...

In this ESL animal vocabulary worksheet, students will focus on basic vocabulary development of animal names. Students will complete 5 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and matching them with the correct...

In this ESL home vocabulary worksheet, students will focus on basic vocabulary development pertaining to rooms in a house. Students will complete 6 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and matching them with the...

In this ESL vocabulary instructional activity , students will focus on basic vocabulary development with words pertaining to bullying. Students will complete 10 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and matching...

In this ESL objects in a house activity, students will focus on basic vocabulary development pertaining to objects found in a house. Students will complete 6 matching questions, by looking at the pictures in one column and matching them...

Here is a nice lesson, which includes some good worksheets, on pumpkins and how they grow. It is an ESL lesson designed for beginning and early intermediate students. After listening to some books about pumpkins, learners label pumpkin...