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Short Vowel Sounds

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students write down all short vowel sounds. They read their spelling words and attach them to each short vowel sound. They practice writing each spelling word under each short vowel sound that they have listed on their paper. They...
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Use of the Verb "Keep"

For Students 6th - 8th
In this phrasal verb worksheet, students write translations for different meanings of the verb "keep", complete sentences and make up new ones with "keep".
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Praise for a Color

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students discover the 5 senses by analyzing poetry.  In this poetry lesson, students read a poem with their class and analyze how each sense plays into their understanding of the poem.  Students write a poem based on a specific...
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Understanding Idioms

For Students 5th - 6th
In this language arts learning exercise, students discover that idioms are spoken or written sentences where the meaning is not obvious from the individual words used. Students read 10 idioms and match them with their meanings from a...
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Reading Vocabulary Definition Test

For Students 4th - 5th
In this definition worksheet, students write the word that matches the teacher's definition. Students write 20 words and put 5 of them into a sentence.
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Fire Safety Quick Vocabulary Review Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this fire safety worksheet, students write fire safety words that match the definitions that they read. Students write 15 fire safety vocabulary words.
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Fire Safety Vocabulary Maze

For Students 3rd - 6th
In this fire safety worksheet, students find a fire safety vocabulary word that matches with the definition in a maze. Students find 14 words.
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Multiple Intelligences: What Are You Good At?

For Teachers 5th - 10th
In this multiple intelligences worksheet, students write words, write sentences, fill out a web, and more. Students complete 9 activities.
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Word is to Analogy as...

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete verbal analogies by playing a group game.
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ESL Quiz #10

For Students 8th - 10th
Match a set of slang words/phrases to their literal meanings and fill in blanks in sentences to complete. 
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What are Prefixes and Suffixes?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore prefixes and suffixes. In this word analysis and technology instructional activity, students define and identify prefixes and suffixes as they participate in an interactive series of SMART Board activities.
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Economic Health Indicators: Inflation and Unemployment Worksheet

For Students 11th - 12th
Ensure your economists understand demand and supply curves with this 13-question inflation and unemployment instructional activity. Although it references a text, information students need is included on a separate notes handout...
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Title Match-Up

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders are introduced to a game in which each card they receive will have half of a book title on it. They find the person who has the other half of the title and they sit down in a circle. Students when whisper what they know...
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Words in the News

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars brainstorm ideas about the life of Buddihist monks through the internet or temples. The teacher identifies key terms and has the students look them up for meaning and put them in their notebook. The young scholars then...
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Slang Quiz: Sports

For Students 8th - 9th
In this slang worksheet, learners identify the slang word related to sports, and then select the best answer to complete the given sentence that defines the word. There are 10 exercises like this for students to complete.
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School - Home Links: Parts of a Book

For Students 2nd - 4th
Parents or learning partners assist emergent readers with a School-Home Links worksheet. The children complete a matching activity about the parts of a book which include a table of contents, title page, and glossary. They match the word...
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Identify the Homographs

For Students 6th - 8th
To conduct an orchestra, a conductor’s conduct must be above reproach. What fun! Light a match under your readers by having them read a series of definitions and find the homograph that matches. If students don’t contest, you could...
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Native American Vocabulary Quiz

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learning about Native American culture? Consider using this matching exercise either as a quiz (as it's labelled) or simply independent practice. Kids recall the meanings of 11 vocabulary words: compromise, wampum, ceremony, hogan,...
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Vocabulary

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders classify vocabulary words by category. Through matching and classification activities, 4th graders sort words pertaining to trees and forest habitats into appropriate categories. They discuss how vocabulary practice can...
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Spanglish Exercise 2

For Students 7th - 9th
Are your English language learners using Spanglish when they don't know the appropriate word? Have them study the chart at the top of the page. First they match the Spanglish phrase to its proper English meaning, and then they translate...
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Olympic Sports Multiple Choice Quiz

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Language learners match the name of 11 Olympic sports with a description of that sport. No answer key is provided.
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Basic Genetic Concepts and Terms

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Have you ever wondered why you aren't taller or invisible? It all comes down to your dominant and recessive genes. Introduce your class members to genetics with a presentation that includes worksheets for young geneticists to...
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Cat on the Mat Guided Reading Lesson

For Teachers K - 1st
Young learners participate in a guided reading lesson. They will read the book Cat on the Mat by Brian Wildsmith. The teacher helps provide the group with reading strategies, and provides more one-on-one support during independent...
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The Catcher in the Rye Vocabulary: Magic Square

For Students 11th - 12th
Here’s a vocabulary activity that will really knock you out. Readers of J.D. Salinger’s classic novel match terms drawn from The Catcher in the Rye with their definitions, and then complete a magic square activity. It’s really grand.