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Beginning sentence completion: 31
In this sentence completion worksheet, learners fill in the blank for the correct word for each sentence. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Click on "show all" to see the rest of the worksheet.
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Laws of Civil Rights
Students investigate the Civil Rights Act of 1964. In this segregation lesson, students explore the rights that were guaranteed by the legislation as well as attempts by southerners to stop African Americans from voting. Students...
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Foundations
Students investigate the history of literature in America by looking at the types of genres first read in the United States. They look at the foundations of how the original colonists had the intention of transmitting religious and moral...
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Beginning Sentence Completion 5
In this sentence completion worksheet, students complete the sentences by choosing the best words to complete them. Students complete 12 sentences.
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Constitution Week
Students prepare one-minute broadcasts about events leading to the writing of the Constitution and current issues in the next election. Students read their broadcasts on the school P.A. system each morning during Constitution Week.
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Making A New Nation
Eighth graders read standard road maps and topographical maps, and examine the lives of pathfinders who opened the trails to the West. They develop Living History presentations, role-playing a character from the past.
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Government and Parliament
Twelfth graders discover how the government works in the United Kingdom and the functions of the Parliament. They hold a mock election and campaign.
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I Know I Can
Students explore the concept of philanthropy, and identify specific philanthropic agencies in their community. They participate in philanthropic opportunities, and develop persuasive arguments to encourage others to give of their own...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Speaking in Class
This tutorial focuses on tips to alleviate the fear of public speaking. It offers a YouTube video, "How to Speak in Public," which provides 15 steps to good public speaking; this is followed by an extensive list of tips to prepare for...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: What Makes a Good or Bad Leader?
After deciding on the criteria of a good leader, young scholars research either a good or bad leader, create a class presentation of that person which focuses on his/her impact on history. Students then write and perform a three to four...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Are You a Good Listener?
We hear a lot about how to speak well in public, but very little about how to learn the equally important art of listening properly to others. This video describes four steps to becoming a good listener. [4:57]
Other
Ecg Coaching: Clean the Wax From Your Words
This article will give you a good idea of what to avoid in your speech writing. It deals with specific words and types of words that you should not use. Visit here to polish your speech.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Speechwriting
Learn speechwriting tips and strategies from this site which provides direction for writing and practicing a speech. As a final step, Scholastic News Radio Hotline provides an opportunity for you to record your speech and listen to...