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English Exercises: Countries and Nationalities

For Students 4th - 8th
In this online interactive English instructional activity, students respond to 19 fill in the blank questions that require them to use English vocabulary appropriately. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Russian Poisoning

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Pupils read a newspaper article about Alexander Litvinenko, a former Russian KGB officer who was mysteriously poisoned in 2006. They discuss and define vocabulary words, complete comprehension worksheets and analyze the grammar and style...
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Russia orders British Council closures

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars recognize that the Russian government has ordered the British Council to close their operations in Russia, probably due to worsening relations between the two countries. They act as negotiators for either the British...
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Breaking News English

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL learning exercise, students read a news article about bird flu spreading to Europe. Students complete all or chose from 100 activities and exercises pertaining to the text. Included are vocabulary, grammar, comprehension and...
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Counterfeit Roubles

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Pupils read an article about the state of Russian currency and economic trends in Russia. They discuss the article, complete vocabulary exercises, take a comprehension quiz and finish worksheets exploring the use of phrasal verbs.
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Day One: Dinner foods and beverages

For Teachers K - 12th
Students learn English vocabulary for dinner foods and beverages. For this ELL lesson, students create a list of healthy foods and discuss good food habits. They discuss healthy activities and exercises. 
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Advice, Encouragement, Discouragement

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create a fitness schedule for a famous person.  In this advice, encourage, discourage instructional activity, students ask questions to determine the best fitness schedule for a person.  Students relate this activity to that of...
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Gorbachev Enters Software Piracy Argument

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students watch a news story about ex-President Gorbachev getting involved in a piracy case in Russia. After reading three statements about piracy, they choose the one that best fits their own views. In groups, they discuss each topic...