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Comma Exercises
Reinforce comma rules with this exercise. Learners add commas to a series of sentences and, using a list of eleven rules, match the rule they followed to each sentence. This worksheet would be best for classes that have had fairly...
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Commas: Conventional Usage
This four-page handout explains in detail when and why to use commas. Three extended sentences provide an opportunity for practice splitting long sentences into shorter ones. Multiple examples help to clarify correct usage.
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Use of "In Spite of / Despite" Oral Review
In this oral review worksheet, students work with a partner to change sentences. They change sets of sentences to include "in spite of" or "despite." They say the sentences orally while their partner checks them.
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Using Prepositions with Participial Adjectives
In this using prepositions with participial adjectives worksheet, learners read the explanations and examples, then interactively complete 12 sentences with the correct preposition with immediate online feedback.
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Conversation Practice
In this grammar learning exercise, students practice working with conversations between two people. Students are given eight sets of sentences and eight phrases to match to the correct conversation.
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Infinitive Objects
In this infinitive objects worksheet, students read the explanations and examples of object infinitive phrases, then interactively complete 10 sentences with immediate online feedback.
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In, On, At
In this in, on, and at worksheet, students complete the travel sentences with either the word in, on, or at. Students complete 18 sentences.
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For/Since: indicating a quantity of time vs. a specific time
For this for or since worksheet, students fill in for or since for sentences about quantity of time and also fill in expressions after the words for or since. Students complete 15 sentences.
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Peer Editing
Sudents read and critique three of their fellow classmates' science fiction short stories on three consecutive days for mechanics, short story elements, style, and informational elements.
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Writing the Position Paper
Learners write position papers on a form of alternative energy production. They use several class periods to develop and write their paper and them participate in an extensive peer review session.
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Ancient History Cyber-Journalists
Students describe and assess circumstances surrounding a major historical event from the ancient world by using Internet (and other) resources to research its location, people, and repercussions, & write a newsletter that summarizes...
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Connectors in Context
In this connecting words worksheet, students choose the correct connecting word to complete the sentences. Students choose the connecting word for 15 sentences.
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Demonstrations in Guinea
Students explore demonstrations held in Guinea. They discuss the definitions of vocabulary words related to the demonstrations. They read a text about demonstrations in Guinea and answer questions. They identify parts of speech as they...
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Introduction to Using Commas
In this commas worksheet, students read how to use commas and then insert them into sentences. Students insert commas into 12 sentences.
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Writing a Legal Brief
Twelfth graders work together to write appeals for their side in a famous case. Using a format, they write a legal brief and incorporate the legal, scientific and environmental information needed to make a strong case. They share their...
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Silent Spring
Students read background information about Rachel Carson found on the listed website links. They analyze and answer questions about her work and how it is linked to science then they research pesticide usage and alternative methods.
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Ancient History Cyber-Journalists
Students research a major historical event from the ancient world and write a newsletter about the event.
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Commas
In these punctuation worksheets, students review the definition of a comma and its uses in series and direct address. Students then complete three pages of activities for commas.
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Kids Born After 1990: Choose the Correct Article
In this the or 0 activity, students choose the correct article of the or 0 to complete sentences about kids born after 1990. Students complete 20 sentences.
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Propaganda
How does word choice affect the reading of a text? Compare two headlines that were written about the same event. Is one biased? Discuss how word choice often reveals the author's feelings about a topic. Then look at different techniques...
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Wh-ever words
In this wh-ever words worksheet, students choose the correct wh word to complete the sentence. Students complete 12 sentences total.
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A real or unreal situation?
In this yes, no, or maybe worksheet, students answer yes, no, or maybe to the sentences after considering if the sentence really happened or not. Students complete 6 problems.
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Parallel Structure
For this language arts worksheet, students read 6 sample sentences. They revise sentences that do not use parallel structure.
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Stating an Exception
In this but not or except learning exercise, students choose the correct form of the words but not or except to complete the sentences. Students complete 14 sentences.