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Grammar, Vocabulary, and Idioms
In this complete the sentences worksheet, students choose the appropriate word or words to go in the blank. Students complete this for 10 sentences.
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Isabel Allende
In this famous leaders worksheet, students read a passage about Isabel Allende and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Maya Angelou
In this famous person worksheet, students read a passage about Maya Angelou and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Steven Spielberg
In this famous person learning exercise, students read a passage about Steven Spielberg and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym...
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February Following Directions Wordsheet
In this February holidays direction following worksheet, student follow 9 sets of directions to color the word February which is placed at the top of the page. They make choices on things such as whether they have ever seen a groundhog...
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U.S. Quiz Questions
In this ESL United States worksheet, students answer a set of 25 questions about the United States. The answers to each question are written beneath each.
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Views And voices From Within
Students investigate the life and artwork of Estelle Ishigo. They use a timeline and primary sources in order to understand the influence of living in a relocation camp during World War II. The lesson includes an extensive historical...
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Fact and Opinion
In this fact/opinion activity, students write either fact or opinion after a set of 10 statements, then record their score out of 10.
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Memorial Day Quiz
In this Memorial Day quiz instructional activity, learners complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions about Memorial Day. Students may click an "answer" button for immediate feedback, instructional activity is labeled ESL, but is not...
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Breaking News English: Laura Bush's 5 Hour Afghan Trip
For this English worksheet, students read "Laura Bush's 5 Hour Afghan Trip," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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The Tax Man Cometh
Students examine websites and resources related to Bush's 2001 tax plan. They discuss the history of taxes and other tax topics. They look for evidence in the local newspaper of government spending at work.
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Portrait Detectives
Students distinguish portraits from other forms of art and develop their own criteria for analyzing portraits. They discuss what is unique about a portrait, why artists create portraits, and the style of portraits.
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Sow the Seeds of Victory! Posters from the Food Administration During World War I
High schoolers engage in a class analysis of posters, responding to each of the worksheet questions. They identify the similarities and differences between the posters.
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Archeological Pow-Wow
Students, in groups, examine the use of artifacts and fossils to study people, plants and animals from the past.
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Formation Of The Republic
Eighth graders investigate the formation of the Thirteen Colonies in the United States. They conduct research using a variety of resources. The teacher uses guiding questions in order to keep the research process going in the right...
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Big Dogs, Little Dogs
Students explore how dogs are industrious workers and beloved pets, helpful companions and highly paid entertainers.
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Ruby Bridges
Students think about differences and equality as they compare their life to that of Ruby Bridges.
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Land Grant Colleges
Learners are introduced to the concept of land grant colleges which allowed agriculture to be brought into education. As a class, they create a timeline and compare and contrast the land grant colleges of 1890 and 1892. They use maps...
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Reconstruction Word Search Puzzle
In this social studies worksheet, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the theme of the word search. Spelling skills are worked on.
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Arkansas
In this Arkansas reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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Planning a Railroad
Students use a topographical map to plan a route from Doknner Summit to Truckee, then compare it to the route selected by Theodore Judah.
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Gambling Sparks Battle at Civil War Site
Students examine different battles of the Civil War. They discuss the proposal to put in slot machines for revenue at the battleground. They examine many key turning points of the war through an interactive program.
National First Ladies' Library
Get Ready, Get Set, We're Moving!
Students use the internet and other sources to research the culture and history of the Philippines. In groups, they discover why William Taft moved to the Philippines. Students participate in a scenario where they make preparations to...
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National Museum of American History: The American Presidency
Compiled by the National Museum of American History, this is a look at the many aspects of the American Presidency! The White House and life inside, a biography of each president, the first ladies, campaign trails, assassinations, and...