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Proofreading Sentences--Week 26
In this sentence editing worksheet, learners read each of the five sentences and proofread them for errors. Students rewrite each sentence on the line.
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Sentence (Structure) Recognition Practice
In this sentence clauses worksheet, sixth and seventh graders read ten sentences and write down whether the sentence is: simple, compound, complex or compound-complex.
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Fractions
Fourth graders practice utilizing math skills by examining fractions. In this number sense lesson, 4th graders draw illustrations representing fractions given to them by their teacher. Students describe fractions with words...
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Writing Numbers to Fifty (C)
In this math and writing worksheet, students write 11 numbers in words. They print the numbers on elementary lines inserting hyphens as needed.
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Writing Numbers to Fifty (F)
In this math learning exercise, students study ten numbers between 1 and 50. Students write each number using words. Two of the numbers are duplicated.
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The Poetics of Hip Hop
The Bard, Nikki Giovanni, Mos Def? “Sonnet 18,” Ego Tripping,” and “Black on Both Sides”? Sure! It’s the poetics. Class members compare the lyrics, rhythm, and rhyme in classic poetry to hip-hop in a richly detailed resource that...
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Sarah Plain and Tall
Students read the story, dividing it into chapters per day until complete. They respond to the ad, just as Sarah, Plain and Tall did and use the correct parts of a letter used including a return address, greeting, body, closing and...
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Scrambled Stories
Character development, setting, and plot? Sounds like the makings of a good narrative story. Young authors read and analyze several narrative examples, and then they use what they know to pen an original composition. They work both in...
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Algebra Project
What would your dream house look like? A cottage? A medieval castle? High schoolers enrolled in Algebra design the perfect house while using slopes to write equations for various aspects of the project.
Grandview Independent School District
Study Guide So B. It
Pair these comprehension questions with a study of So B. It by Sarah Weeks. There are two to six questions listed for each chapter, and space is provided for pupils to write responses. The questions are continuous, so it would make most...
Chandler Unified School District
Art Masterpiece—Leonardo da Vinci Inventions
After getting to know the inventor, Leonardo da Vinci and his many inventions, scholars think up their own invention. Following a written description and a hand-drawn picture, learners use a method of mirror writing and antiquing to give...
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Nervous System: Our Sense of Self
Young scholars analyze the effects of damage to the nervous system by examining four fictitious patient cases. They discuss one case together and then individually write essays about the remaining cases
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Tastes Like Christmas, Exploring Taste
Second graders explore the four familiar tastes and taste buds.
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The Senses: Hearing and Sight
Eighth graders consider how they use their senses. In this biology lesson plan, 8th graders understand the definition of a disability and how it affects Americans who are hearing impaired or deaf, and those Americans who are visually...
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Unit II - Version 5.0 - Worksheet 1 - Time & Distance
In this time and distance worksheet, students read story problems and determine the distance between points. They factor polynomials and solve exponential equations. Students simplify equations through factoring. This seven-page...
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Science Writing
In this science writing activity, learners read about the details used in science writing such as facts, observations and conclusions. They answer 5 questions about paragraphs they read and they identify the differences between science...
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Writing a Play about Immigrant Life in America
Young scholars research why immigrants came to America and the processes involved in the settlement. They write a script for a short play explaining the causes for immigration and situations that immigrants found themselves in.
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How One Part Relates To Others
Students observe how objects are put together. In pairs, students identify as many parts of a toy as possible. They explore how the parts fit together and how each part works. Students speculate how the object would be affected if a...
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Completing Number Patterns Worksheet 1
In this basic mathematics worksheet, minors look at each number pattern row shown. Then they write two more numbers that will continue each pattern. Send this home as a practice homework assignment.
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Box of Chocolate Adjectives
Students practice using descriptive words. In this adjectives lesson, students are given a piece of candy and write as many descriptive words as they can about the candy. Students make sure to use descriptions that include all five...
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Haikus for All Seasons
Middle schoolers venture outside and take notes on what they observe through their five senses. They use the Olympus D-545 digital cameras to capture pictures that they feel best represent the current season. Students write one to the...
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Descriptive Writing
Pupils practice descriptive writing. In this unique writing lesson, students hear a story about a mitten. Then three grade levels come together to first, create a mitten on KidPix; second, describe the designed mitten; and third, try to...
Novelinks
Tunes for Bears to Dance to: A Letter for Henry
Readers of Tunes for Bears to Dance to are asked to write a personal letter to Henry, the main character in Robert Cormier's young adult novel, offering Henry advice about whether he should do as Mr. Hairston wants.
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Celebrating Halloween through Language and Literature
Use the theme of Halloween to spice up campfire stories, journal writing, and presentations in your classroom.