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Things to Remember
Learners read the poem "For the Record in Memory Of" and then discuss the historical events in it.
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Dropping-in a Line
Students read any play (A Midsummer Night's Dream, for example.) They participate in a teacher-led relaxation exercise designed to help the students review specific lines from the play. They write about the experience and answer other...
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Themes in "Romeo and Juliet"
Students read the play, Romeo and Juliet, and discuss the main themes. They examine the music they listen to, and present selections that reflect any of the themes in the play.
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Bringing Tolerance to Our Beaches
Learners relate tolerance and discrimination within a Biblical context. They read "The Sneetches" and apply it to situations occuring now. They write a letter to Congresss speaking out against discrimination.
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"Raise the Red Lantern" by Su Tong
Students read and analyze the novella, "Raise the Red Lantern," by Su Tong. They compare/contrast the story with other works of literature, answer discussion questions, conduct research, and in small groups develop oral presentations.
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Peace in Palestine?
Seventh graders imagine themselves to be one of the characters listed in a simulation setting. In character, and working Students, in groups, simulate a conversation that would be held around the table, in each family setting.
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ESL: The, A, An
In this ESL the/an/a instructional activity, students choose which of the words correctly fills blanks in sentences. Page has a link to additional resources.
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A "How To" Project in the Science Fiction Genre
You can have students use science fiction elements to create a "How To" brochure that can stir the imagination.
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All Change!
For this language arts worksheet, students examine, discuss, and complete a variety of different activities associated with the word "change." Students consider the meaning of many phrases that contain the word "change," such as; "Change...
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Pre-reading Activities to Generate Student Interest In Novels
Teachers can generate excitement about required reading by engaging in pre-reading activities.
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World Religion Day: Reading Activities
If your class is observing World Religion Day in January, use this resource to provide a research and response opportunity. A short informational reading (available as an MP3 download for auditory learners and listening exercises) is the...
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A Case Study: My Friend Brian
Eighth graders study a case study in which a Korean student, Brian, is beaten and accused of being a homosexual.
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ESL: Words With "D"
In this ESL words that begin with D worksheet, students choose the correct word to fill in blanks in sentences. Page has a link to additional resources.
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Test Your Grammar Skills: Using Conjunctions 1
In this grammar instructional activity, students will read a phrase and select a conjunction (and, or, but, because, so) before adding a second phrase to complete the sentence.
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Scholastic: Discussion Guide: I Hate English
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "I Hate English" by Ellen Levine. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.