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"I Wish" and "If Only" Exercise
In this English vocabulary skills learning exercise, learners answer 16 fill in the blank questions regarding the use of the phrases "I wish" and "if only."
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To Be or Not to Be
Students gather information about setting goals through a variety of activities. In this setting goals lesson, students view a PowerPoint that explains the outcomes of the project, take notes, interview a local business person, write a...
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"Memories"
In this poetry worksheet, students read and analyze the poem, "Memories" and then answer four multiple choice reading comprehension questions over the poem.
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I Wish and If Only Exercise
For this word choice worksheet, students review the three types of 'I wish/if only' sentences. Students then complete the example sentences with the correct phrase. Students complete 16 online exercises.
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Personal Medical History
Pupils record their personal medical history. For this medical history activity, students practice completing a medical history form. Pupils write with a purpose in this lesson.
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Lion, Witch, Wardrobe
Students read the story of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe." Based upon the story, students perform reinforcement and discovery activities, according to their ability level. Pupils may write an essay, perform computer research,...
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Assessment for Conversation: Comprehension, Grammar and Fluency
In this assessment for conversation learning exercise, students are asked oral conversational questions by an instructor and assessed for comprehension, grammar and fluency.
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Journaling and Diaries
Students create a record of their own journal and demonstrate the use of a journal/diary. They explore the purposes and benefits of journaling for themselves personally as well as for us in today's world (emotionally and historically).
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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Students read "Green Eggs and Ham" in celebration of Dr. Seuss's birthday and visit a storymaker website. Students create and type a three scene story using characters from Dr. Seuss's books and share their story with the class.
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How Does It Sound?
Students play game that uses the elements of grammar in an inappropriate way, and transform the inappropriate grammar into grammatically correct statements.
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The Texas Revolution: Exactly Who Were The Texans?
Students examine the Texas Revolution. In groups, they use the internet to research who the Texans really were and the reasons behind the revolution. They discuss the need to discover the world outside of school and work with people...
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Hope and Wish
In this verb usage worksheet, students learn to use wish or hope in the sentences with an appropriate verb. Students write their answers on the blank lines.
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Empty chairs
Students sit in the middle chair and describe (for a minute or so) the clothes they are wearing. Alternatively, or in addition, members of the group fire questions at the protagonist to get her to describe her clothes.
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A Model of Three Faults
Young scholars investigate faults. In this science lesson plan, students explore the many stresses and strains in the earth's layers and research the types of faults in their state.
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Insects A-Z!
Pupils use the Internet and other resources to find insect common names that begin with each letter of the alphabet. They write a brief description of each insect, focusing on what the insect eats and where the insect lives.
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The Great Spider Debate
Students study about the survival and hunting strategies of several different kinds of spiders. They also be introduced to scientific classification of spiders and write a brief report about one of the spider families they observe.
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From Smithson To Smithsonian, The Birth Of An Institution
Students evaluate historical sources. In groups, students explore the differences between a primary and secondary source. They examine the importance of evaluating sources and using credible ones when writing reports. Students...