Curated OER
Treasure, Part III
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the third part of a story about a troll. Students answer 5 multiple choice questions.
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Using the Correct Forms of the Verb "Be"
In this forms of "be" worksheet, students practice using the proper form of the verb "be." They cross out the incorrect verb which is given in the parentheses in the first 10 sentences. They complete 10 sentence with the proper form of...
Curated OER
Complete Each Sentence With a Word From the Word Pool
In this sentence completion worksheet, students use the words in the word list to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. There is no theme or connection between the words.
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Everything American
Eighth graders complete an American slideshow. In this American culture lesson, 8th graders take digital photographs of things they believe contribute to American culture. They create a slideshow showing these photographs.
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Cover Letter/Letter of Introduction Writing
Students compose cover letters. In this writing skills lesson, students follow the provided steps to write cover letters that introduce them to potential employers.
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Context Clues II Pretest
In this ESL context clues worksheet, students choose the answer that best defines a word that is given within the context of a sentence.
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Cinderella
High schoolers explore literary perspective. In this point of view lesson, students consider the perception of Cinderella from different points of view. High schoolers share their reflections with their classmates orally or in written form.
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E-Pals - Key-Pals
Second graders communicate with another 2nd grade classroom through E-mail.
British Library
British Library: 19th Century Non Fiction Texts: Gender, Behaviour & Etiquette
This thematic collection will allow young scholars to read and understand 19th-century non-fiction texts, and support them in identifying key features for a range of genres, audiences, and purposes. Each source is accompanied by original...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Email Etiquette
This is a guide for those interested in writing emails in the proper format. Provides information on format, attachments, and length.
Other
Boatsafe.com: Boating Etiquette
This site discusses proper boating procedures while on the water, in the marina, anchoring, and mooring, as well as tips for onboard guests.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Email Etiquette
This slideshow lesson focuses on how to write and reply to professional email. It includes greeting, font, spell check, signature and tips for replying to email.
Other
Emailreplies.com: Email Etiquette
This site explains how to send effective email replies. It discusses why email etiquette is necessary and lists email etiquette rules.
Other
University of Potomac: Online Etiquette: 14 Netiquette Rules Online Students Should Know
Netiquette guidelines are a set of rules that dictate what tasteful and respectful online behavior is. How to speak respectfully without taking part in disrespect or bullying is among the main reasons why we need these rules. These rules...
Other
Ryerson University: Cyber Respect and Online Kindness: Cyberbullying [Pdf]
This resource contains information about cyberbullying, and offers guidance on how to report it and navigate it with cyber respect and online kindness.
Common Sense Media
Common Sense Media: Education: Lesson: Pause and Think
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, the Digital Citizens teach young scholars how to be safe, responsible, and respectful online. Includes slideshow, video, lesson plan, song and lyrics, poster, coloring book, and...
Other
Project Britain: British Life and Culture
Thanks to teachers and students at Woodlands Junior School for this excellent website that clues us in on everything British. This is an excellent source of information for customs and traditions, daily life, etiquette, government, food...
Other
Rand: Toward an Ethics and Etiquette for E Mail
Report published in 1985 by NSF and RAND dealing with electronic mail and message systems and the issues related to use of e-mail. The report also presents a set of guidelines for effective use.
Other
Live Career: Proper Phone Interview Etiquette Can Propel You to the Next Step
Although targeted at those doing phone interviews as part of a job search, the etiquette tips in this article would serve a journalist well. Focus on contact, follow-up, and how to seem organized and prepared.
CommonLit
Common Lit:our Deportment or the Manners, Conduct, and Dress of Refined Society
A learning module that begins with an excerpt from "Our Deportment or the Manners, Conduct, and Dress of Refined Society" by John H. Young, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text...
Other
Speak Speak: Making Requests in Emails and Letters
We often have to make requests and ask for things in our letters and emails. To do this, we use phrases like 'could you' and 'would you.' Here we can see some examples of requests using these. Note the different levels of politeness.
University of Hawai'i
University of Hawaii: Network Etiquette
This site is provided for by the University of Hawaii. Information on network etiquette with information on not sending chain mail, spamming, and other Usenet inappropriate uses.
PBS
Pbs: Host a Pretend Dinner Party (Good Manners)
Dress up in party clothes and practice manners and conversation skills at a make-believe dinner party.
Children's Books Online
Children's Books Online: Nixie Bunny in Manners Land
"Nixie Bunny in Manners-Land", written circa 1914 by Joseph C. Sindelar, has been digitized and made available by the Rosetta Project. This 75 page book is appropriate for intermediate readers.