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Breaking News English: British Food
In this British Food worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and...
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Logic and Proof Writing
Students define inductive and deductive reasoning and write two column proofs. In this geometry lesson, students analyze arguments and draw conclusion. They define steps necessary to arrive at the correct answer when completing proofs.
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Dracula Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Bram Stoker's Dracula. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Fountainhead Quiz
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about Anne Rand's The Fountainhead. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Rise of Silas Lapham by William Dean Howells
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, learners respond to 15 multiple choice questions based on The Rise of Silas Lapham. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams
In this online interactive reading comprehension instructional activity, students respond to 18 short answer and essay questions based on Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire. Students may also access an online quiz on the selection...
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Reducing the Impact of Drought
Young scholars study the impact of drought and improve their writing skills. In this reducing the impact of drought lesson, students investigate various matters pertaining to drought. They share their findings and build knowledge about...
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Dinosaurs 1: Where are the Dinosaurs?
Students investigate world history by creating a diorama in class. In this dinosaur extinction instructional activity, students read assigned text discussing the time frame of the dinosaurs residence on Earth and their eventual demise....
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Analyzing documents
Students sort information pieces by structure and purpose. In this resource analysis lesson, students view several types of informational materials and work in teams to look for the way that piece is organized.
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My Brother Sam is Dead: A study of the Revolutionary War
Fifth graders complete an analysis of the Revolutionary War through literature. After "My Brother Sam Is Dead," students create a time capsule containing items that would be relevant during the Revolutionary War. They identify key...
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Intermediate Sentence Completion 13
For this sentence completion worksheet, students complete the sentence by choosing the best words to complete them. Students complete 12 sentences.
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Eleanor Roosevelt and the Rise of Social Reform in the 1930's
Eleventh graders explore the various roles that Eleanor Roosevelt took on. In this US History lesson, 11th graders analyze the views that Eleanor Roosevelt held as an advocate for social justice. High schoolers evaluate her contributions...
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The Case of the Broken Loop
For this environmental awareness worksheet, students complete 8 pages pertaining to waste, landfills, recycling and composting. Included are: matching words and definitions, crossword puzzle, scrambled letters, a code, word search and a...
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The Great Gatsby: Primary Sources from the Roaring Twenties
Young scholars research the Roaring Twenties. In this 1920's America lesson, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of lifestyles and values of the era as they read F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Oil Spill Perspectives
In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about the BP oil spill and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Visual Idiom, A Lame Duck
In this current events instructional activity, students analyze a political cartoon about lame duck sessions and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Inspiration from a Classic
In this current events activity, students analyze a political cartoon about "Fuseli's Nightmare" and respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Drawing Attention to Human Rights
In this current events worksheet, students analyze political cartoons about human rights. Students respond to 3 talking point questions.
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Build a Hawaiian Bird
Fifth graders make a model of a bird. In this animal adaptations lesson, 5th graders examine how birds adapt to their environment, using Hawaiian birds as an example. Students create their own bird using adaptation paper cut outs...
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Make a Collage!
Collage techniques give students another creative way to express themselves.
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Science Current Events Lessons
You can use current events to increase student understanding of both science concepts and language arts skills.
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What's Fit to Print?
Students evaluate how newspapers are constructed and evaluate the extent to which newspapers serve their readers' interests.
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Making Binding Agreements
Students explore "offer" and "acceptance" in relationship to making binding agreements.
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Topical Discussions
Students share their opinions on controversial topics. They list their arguments and give reasons for thier position. A paper is written to reflect their views.