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Present Simple Verb Form Worksheet
In this present simple verb and occupations worksheet, students fill in 15 blanks using the verbs given in the key. They fill in the missing words and verbs in a paragraph. They match descriptions of occupations with the proper word and...
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Double Quiz: Present Simple Questions/ Trivia
In this ESL online interactive grammar worksheet, students answer 15 multiple choice questions regarding the use of present simple tense verbs. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Countable and Uncountable Nouns 3
In this ESL countable and uncountable nouns learning exercise, students examine the list of 30 nouns and identify those that are uncountable nouns. Students may also write sentences using each of the words
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The Big Buck Adventure: Part 2
Students go on a pretend shopping spree. In this money lesson, students complete a Shopping Spree activity sheet where they pretend they have won $100 and can spend it on a fake shopping spree. Students use the Internet to...
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How To Write Good Letter to the Editor
Students discover how to write a letter to the editor that would be good enough to be considered for publication. They include her or his opinion about the story, share a story of a similar experience to the author's or offer advice to...
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Spedwards Times
Young scholars research parts of existing newspapers by having a newspaper treasure hunt. Students glue pieces found on poster board with headings. Young scholars meet and interview a newspaper reporter. Students create a name and...
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Land Use Issues
Students discover seeds are a source of life. They also label the parts of a seed and examine the conditions which are needed for the seed to start growing. They follow the life cycle of seeds.
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A Statistical Study on the Letters of the Alphabet
Students use a book or magazine to research the use of letters. They complete a worksheet and compare their results.
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Word Pair Analogies 7: Low-Advanced Level (SAT)
Consider pairing up your pupils and having them work together on a set of analogies. Learners are directed to form bridge sentences that express the relationship between the first pair of words. Partners could then use this sentence as a...
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Analogies 2 (Level 6)
Activate analogy skills with a straightforward exercise. Learners complete 10 analogies, using the bridge sentences provided as support while they determine word relationships.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Human Rights
If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a political cartoon is like reading an essay. Have your critical thinkers examine three cartoons to read between the lines, gaining insight and information. They analyze how these cartoons...
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CREATING THE CONSTITUTION
Students engage in a variety of activities aimed at strengthening comprehension of the Constitution. The activities are part of a layered curriculum and students create a portfolio for assessment.
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War in the News
Students consider the portrayal of war in the news. In this lesson on Journalistic perspectives, students will work in groups to critically examine news articles written during war times throughout history.
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Furnishing an Apartment
Learners explore the components that comprise the formation of a budget. Sales brochures advertising apartment furnishings are used to assist students in this task.
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Fact Versus Opinion
Students differentiate between fact and opinion. They define fact and opinion, then listen to and identify examples of each. Students identify different books where facts and opinions can be found, and cut out newspaper and magazine...
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Stop the Presses
Learners bring in newspapers, focusing on sports, living, or general news sections. They discuss newspapers and their daily usage, and study the layout of the newspaper, incorporating the story with pictures.
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Comparison Shopping
Elementary schoolers explore the concepts associated with comparison shopping, and the concept of need versus want. They also look closely at the power of advertising and become more aware of the messages that ads present. After taking...
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CTBS Usage Practice #6
In this CTBS usage practice activity, students identify simply subjects, topic sentences, sentences off topic, and combine multiple sentences. There are seventeen multiple choice questions.
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Papier Mach¿ Monsters
Students view various pieces of art and interpret its meaning in terms of a particular culture. Using papier mache, they create prototypes for a movie sequel in which they represent various cultures. They share and explain their...
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Vocabulary / Writing Strategies
Young scholars will increase spelling and vocabulary skills. Then they will develop critical thinking skills. Next, they will develop expository writing skills. Finally, students will practice language skills with non-traditional text: a...
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Race to the Eating Line
Seventh graders investigate the steps in writing a newspaper sports article and utilizd the information to report their class car race results. The racing cars are built out of vegetables and fruit and entered into the class competition,...
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Dragonwings
Students engage in a lesson that is concerned with the literature study of Dragonwings. They write about the story from the perspective of a reader that is well informed towards the last chapters. Students also find target vocabulary and...
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Nonviolent Conflict Resolutions with Cesar Chavez
Third graders investigate nonviolent conflict resolution strategies. In this interpersonal communication lesson, 3rd graders explore conflict resolution. Students construct a newspaper/magazine article detailing nonviolent conflict...