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J the Jump Rope and G the Jungle Gym
First graders observe that the key to reading words is memorizing the symbols that make them up. They observe a picture of children jumping rope and watch as the teacher models the /j/ sound. They then all pretend to jump rope and make...
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Pupils explore phonemes and short vowels. They identify /a/ (short a) sound in spoken words and learn a meaningful representation and a letter symbol for the sound. Students identify /a/ (short a) sound in words. They read "The Very...
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New: Around the World
First graders identify and demonstrate how symbols and models are used to represent features of the environment. They use a map and a globe to label where the students in the book came from, point out the continent, and show which ocean...
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Short Stories Word Puzzle
In this word puzzle, students identify thirty four words related to elements of a short stories in a word puzzle. Examples include theme, symbol, rising action, and irony.
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Translate Animal Names From the IPA1- Test Your Speaking and Listening Skills
In this literacy activity, students use the International Phonetic Alphabet to translate the names of 20 animals. They decipher the symbols to find words such as penguin, bear, bird, and cat.
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St. Patrick Word Search
In this holiday worksheet, students learn the origin of St. Patrick's Day by reading a paragraph about its history. Students complete a 20 example word search puzzle. Note: There are some religious references in the paragraph and the...
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Squigly's Secret Code
In this word puzzle learning exercise, students decipher the answer to a "secret code." Students analyze a code in which each letter of the alphabet is represented by a symbol.
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Squigly's Secret Code: Car
For this puzzle worksheet, learners decipher a "secret" code. Students determine the message by filling in the letter that goes with each symbol.
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Squigly's Secret Code
In this puzzle worksheet, students decipher a "secret" code. Students determine the message by filling in the letter that goes with each symbol.
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Squigly's Secret Code
For this secret code worksheet, learners decipher the answer to Squigly's secret code by printing the letter on the line given that goes with each symbol.
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John Glenn Secret Message
In this John Glenn worksheet, learners reveal a secret message by decoding the symbols to spell out the secret message. Students utilize the alphabet key to decode the message.
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Reading Comprehension: "I Build Walls"
For this poetry comprehension worksheet, students read a poem called "I Build Walls" and think about the symbolism. Students answer 5 interpretation questions about the poem.
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Does it Have a Long I or a Short I
In this phonics worksheet, students say the name of each of twelve pictures. They identify circle either the long i or short i symbol to tell which sound is in the picture.
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Coded Wordsearch
In this phonics worksheet, learners use a code to determine the 15 words that they will find in a word search puzzle. They match symbols to letters of the alphabet in order to decipher the words.
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Sentence Structure and Punctuation 5
In this sentence structure and punctuation worksheet, students join the 2 sentences to form 1 sentence using the words provided in brackets.
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Vocabulary Cards
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students complete the graphic organizer that has them list the word, its part of speech and definition. Students then make a drawing or symbol for the word and write a sentence with the word.
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Homophones Worksheet 2
In this homophone worksheet, students read each sentence and complete the sentences by writing the correct homophone on the line. Students choose from: soar/sore, hole/whole, peace/piece, cymbals/symbols, beach/beech, coarse/course,...
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Code Fun
In this picture code activity, learners use the code key to decipher a message. The symbols are ovals, circles and squares with intricate designs.
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Republican: Print and Color
In this word recognition worksheet, students trace the word "republican", write the word independently, and color the picture of the elephant symbol.
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Recycle: Print and Color
In this word recognition instructional activity, students trace the word "recycle," write the word independently, and color the recycling symbol.
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Thanksgiving Secret Message Puzzle
In this Thanksgiving secret message worksheet, learners use a picture/symbol key given at the bottom of the page to decode a Thanksgiving message. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Haiku Poetry
Third graders write their own haiku poem after a lesson on the history and format of a haiku. In this poetry lesson plan, 3rd graders write a haiku with the correct lines and symbols.
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St. Patrick’s Day Matching
In this St. Patrick's Day worksheet, students match the names of the St. Patrick's Day symbols to their pictures. Students complete 6 matches total.
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The Jungle: Study Questions and Essay Topics
In this The Jungle worksheet, learners discuss the theme, symbolism, and political views presented in The Jungle by Upton Sinclair. Students construct essays related to the Sinclair's depiction of capitalism and socialism.