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Does it Have a Long I or a Short I
In this phonics instructional activity, 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, students 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 activity, students join the 2 sentences to form 1 sentence using the words provided in brackets.
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Homophones Worksheet 2
In this homophone worksheet, learners 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 worksheet, students use the code key to decipher a message. The symbols are ovals, circles and squares with intricate designs.
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Code Fun
In this letter code practice worksheet, students create a code letter or symbol for each letter of the alphabet and then write a message using the code they created.
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Republican: Print and Color
In this word recognition activity, 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 worksheet, students trace the word "recycle," write the word independently, and color the recycling symbol.
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The Jungle: Study Questions and Essay Topics
For this The Jungle worksheet, students 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.
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Lesson 4: Text-to-World Connections
Making connections to the text you're reading may help build a deeper appreciation and understanding of the material. Second graders practice making text to self and text to life connections as they read two passages; one about Martin...
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The Lamb Theme of Religion
For this literary analysis worksheet, students consider the comments made about religion in William Blake's poem, "The Lamb." Students read an overview of the poem's symbolic content, then respond to five questions in which they reflect...
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The Negro Speaks of Rivers Themes
In this poetry analysis worksheet, learners respond to 5 discussion questions that require them to investigate the symbolism of rivers in the Langston Hughes poem “The Negro Speaks of Rivers."
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"Ode to a Nightingale" Theme of Transience
In this "Ode to a Nightingale" learning exercise, students explore the theme of the fleeting nature of youth and happiness. Students discuss the meaning of the symbols and the speaker's state of mind.
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Ode to the West Wind Questions
In this literary analysis worksheet, students read the poem "Ode to the West Wind," by Percy Bysshe Shelley and then respond to 5 short answer discussion questions about the significance of wind in the poem and the symbolism of...
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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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Thanksgiving Secret Message Puzzle
In this Thanksgiving secret message activity, students 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.