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Word Structure 2 - Suffixes

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders identify suffixes in unfamiliar words. They identify vocabulary words as nouns or adjectives using context clues and suffixes. They review the definition of a prefix, along with examples of prefixes and explain the...
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Beginning with Bosch

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students explore surrealism through the artwork of Hieronymus Bosch. For this surrealism lesson, students understand the characteristics of the art of Bosch and create an original artwork and poem to go with it.
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A is for Area, B is for Billion

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Young scholars interact with math terminology in preparation for standardized assessment. In this math terminology and online storybook lesson plan, students create their own booklets of math terms based on each letter of the alphabet....
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Rounding To The Nearest Hundredth

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this rounding worksheet, students read the problems, complete sentences telling the pairs of numbers the problems are between, and use that information to round to the nearest hundredth and then answer true or false answers. Students...
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Fractions

For Teachers 1st
First graders create fraction creatures by using 1 inch squares of construction paper. In this fractions lesson plan, 1st graders name the fractions within their whole creatures.
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Lions at Lunchtime

For Students 4th
For this literature study unit, 4th graders read the book Lions at Lunchtime and match ten vocabulary words to the definitions and seven short answer questions based on chapters 1 and 2. Students read chapters 3,4, and 5 and answer...
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The World's Tallest Building

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students investigate the world's tallest buildings. In this architecture instructional activity, students discover how humans change the physical environment. Students read about and view pictures of famous buildings in the world....
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Language Acquisition: How Babies Learn a Language

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create a book for small children. In this literary lesson, students examine the qualities in children's literature that capture the attention of the child. They then work in small groups to create a book to share with younger...
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Saluting Babe Ruth, the Bambino

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
For first-hand research experience, learners study the achievements of baseball hero, Babe Ruth. They gain a better understanding of the game, especially the role of a home run. They then use their research findings to create...
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Use Common Roots and Affixes When Attached to Known Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th - 8th
After a brief review of roots and affixes, partners are asked to choose a root, find words built on that root, and create a Christmas ornament decorated with these words. Beware the typos!
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Vocabulary: Variety and Venture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students locate the definitions and synonyms using a variety of activities that involve handheld computers and specific software. They read and discuss definitions, and create an illustration/animation for assigned words.
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Organized Centers

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students are challenged to make three-dimensional time lines of story events from stories they have read. They practice sequencing events and writing sentences correctly. In addition, they write sentences that correspond with pictures...
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Structural Analysis

For Teachers 1st
First graders examine the word and sentence structure of reading, writing, speaking, and listening effectively. In this structural analysis lesson, 1st graders review the ending of compound words, root words and their usages.
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Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

For Students Higher Ed
In this grammar worksheet, students focus on modifiers as a part of speech.  Students study 8 sentences and rewrite each in its correct format.
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Rainforest Problem

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders use a hypothetical story in order to create a context for the lesson. The story presents a problem that needs to be solved. They write a letter to a government official as part of the lesson.
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Using Verbs and Past Participles

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this verb worksheet, students read and discuss a selection about verbs and past participles. Then students complete 18 fill in the blank questions.
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Learning About Adverbs

For Students 4th - 7th
In this adverbs instructional worksheet, learners read about adverbs and then respond to 17 fill in the blank and identification questions.
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Verbs with School House Rock

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this verbs activity, students choose the correct words to fill in the blanks for School House Rock. Students complete 16 lines total.
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Fun With Adjectives

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this adjectives worksheet, students read a story and fill in 14 blanks with descriptive adjectives that paint a word picture in the minds that read them.
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Sorting out Phrasal Verbs

For Students 6th - 8th
In this phrasal verbs practice instructional activity, students review how to consolidate key phrasal verbs as they respond to 16 short answer questions.
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Subject/Verb (Compound) Recognition Practice

For Teachers 5th - 7th
In this compound subject and verb practice worksheet, students read an informative lesson. Students then respond to 10 questions that require them to identify gerunds and identify compound subjects and compound verbs.
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Vivid Verbs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars find vivid verbs in the story Thank You for the Thistle, by Doree Durston. They add vivid verbs to an existing story to make it more interesting.
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Using Prepositions #2

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers practice using prepositions related to movement in written and verbal form. They use the internet to help them create a reference sheet. They complete a worksheet to end the lesson.
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Articles and Things

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this adjective articles worksheet, students practice their grammar skills as they examine 8 proofreading them for article mistakes. Students also respond to 3 short answer questions.