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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 1, Grade 6

For Students 6th
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students read 2 fictional selections and respond to multiple choice and open-ended questions regarding the pieces. Students also read 2...
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 1, Grade 6

For Students 6th
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students read 2 fictional selections and respond to multiple choice and open-ended questions regarding the pieces. Students also read 2 non-fictional...
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Summarization Safari

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars summarize a piece of fiction text. After reviewing the correct way to question while reading, students independently read a short story. They complete a summary organizer using the five Ws outlined by the instructor during...
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The First Road Trip, Parts 1 and 2

For Students 5th - 6th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a three-paragraph fictional passage about the first engine car, They answer four short-essay questions about this passage. Road Trip, Part 2 contains a six-paragraph story, eight...
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Retelling the Main Event in Sequence

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students identify the key events in a fiction book. In this literacy lesson, students read the book Harry and the Lady Next Door and work in pairs to discuss the main events of each chapter to develop a short summary.
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The Dirt We Depend On; Soil Destruction and Conservation Reading Comprehension Worksheet

For Students 5th - 6th
In this soil destruction and conservation worksheet, students read a three page non-fiction article. They answer 10 fill in the blank questions and 1 short answer question based on the reading about soil building methods.
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Writing the Mystery with a Purpose

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners present the outline of the mystery story they are writing while working in reciprocal teaching groups. They respond to group members writing before they continue to finish revisions.
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Writing - Story Ideas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers write their story in first person as a non-fiction story, or they can write the story in third person as a fictional story and use different characters. They can choose an idea from one of the story starters provided.
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Reading Multicultural Literature

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers read several fictional pieces which examine issues of urbanization and rural cultures. They discuss how the place a person lives affects the kind of person they become.
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Bible Readings: Supernatural, Cosmic, Angelic, Meteorological

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students create and present a short science fiction story. For this Bible studies lesson students work in small groups and are assigned characters and a scenario to develop a play about.
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Your Future Occupation

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students write a story about themselves as the main character in a work situation. In this writing perspectives activity, students brainstorm about their future occupation. Students then use themselves as the main character in a short...
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Breaking News English: Winnie the Pooh to Make a Comeback

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Winnie the Pooh to Make a Comeback," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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The Minister's Black Veil

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore writing a short story. In this literature lesson, students are introduced to "The Minister's Black Veil." After reading, students write their own story with a main character who exhibits some of the characteristics of...
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Learning About Africa

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students examine one of the locations in Africa listed in the lesson focusing on location, climate, products, activities, and other information they use for their short story. They then write an outline of their story and organize their...
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Tossing the Text Book: Teaching Modern History

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders analyze primary sources.  In this Current Events instructional activity, 10th graders write a short two - three paged paper answering a specific question.  Students prepare a fact sheet for the class detailing...
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Breaking News English: New Machine Sucks CO2 from the Air

For Students 5th - 10th
For this English worksheet, students read "New Machine Sucks CO2 from the Air," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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How to Write a Summary of a Book

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore ways to write book summaries. In this summary writing instructional activity, students discover the steps for writing summaries of fictional books.
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Report Writing in Primary Grades

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students learn how to read a short section and parepare a sentence to share with the group. Students listen to the reading of expository text, restate, in sentence format, one fact learned from that text, and produce a report.
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Listen! Listen! Learn All About It!

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders view non-fiction videos. They write questions that can be answered with information in the video. Every 10 minutes the video is stopped and the class discusses the questions.
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Language Arts Written Drama Project: Creationism

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create and perform science fiction drams based upon their knowledge of the solar system. For this solar system lesson students work in cooperative groups to create a short play and will also score the play.
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Breaking News English: Computers to Match Man by 2009

For Students 5th - 10th
In this English worksheet, students read "Computers to Match Man by 2009," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Revising Your Mystery Story

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners edit and improve their short stories by examining character description, dialogue, and plot elements. In peer editing groups they correct gramatical and spelling errors. they read aloud their new story drafts.
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Beneath the News: Who's Doing What to Whom, and Who Cares?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners investigate the differences between various forms of media (print, radio, TV, Internet). They determine the target audience for each and compare exposure around the world. They write a short story and share it with the class.
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Dancing Feathers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders read and analyze the novel, 'Dancing Feathers.' They identify the main story elements, develop personal and fictional narratives, retell the story from a different point of view, create a mask, and design a postcard.

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