The value in this cloze reading activity packet designed for parents is in the first-page letter that explains the rationale for cloze reading exercises. This explanation of the whys and how-tos of the process goes a long way to ensure...

Invisible Man is a core text in high school literature classes and one of the most cited works on the AP Literature and Composition exam. Instructors new to using Ralph Ellison's novel and those who have long included it as part of...

Focus on the number two with beginning counters as they review its word form, number form, and value. First, learners practice printing the word two, tracing it before writing it once on their own. Next, they draw two bunnies and...

Scholars read chapter two of World without Fish to learn more about the fishing industry. Learners discuss in triads what it means for fishing to become an industry. They then write the gist of pages 28-33 on sticky notes and answer...

As the last exercise in your counting study from 1-20, this activity focuses learners on the numbers 19 and 20. They begin by tracing each numeral and then printing them once on their own. Next, youngsters count sets of bugs on leaves...

Do this for numbers 1-10, but in this one youngsters just focus on the number three. First, they trace the digit three times (of course!) and try a few on their own. Next, scholars count how many bears, bowls, and beds there are, writing...

Let's start from the beginning! Young counters complete activities focused on the number one to solidify their understanding of its value. First, they trace its word form and then try it on their own (maybe more than once, even). Next,...

What's so great about the number eight? Novice counters explore this digit through four distinct activities. First, they trace the numeral three times before printing on their own. Next, they examine three houses with kids peeking out...

Focus on family during this themed collection of extension activities for more advanced learners. Class members draw, share, retell stories, create posters, and more during these activities.

Encourage number confidence by focusing on one number at a time; young counters examine the number seven, starting by tracing the numeral three times and printing a few more on their own. Next, they count three sets of flowers in an...

The film version of Gone with the Wind is the focus of this learning guide that asks viewers to consider some of the issues that the Southern states faced prior to and during the Civil War.

What would you be willing to do to save an animal from extinction? After re-viewing a video about the restoration of the Island Fox on Santa Cruz Island, individuals adopt the point of view of one of the key players in the...

Focus on the number 10 as part of a series of worksheets for young counters. First, they trace the word ten and print it once or twice on their own. Next, learners draw 10 bottles onto an image of a brick wall and examine sets of...

As learners become familiar with counting, it's helpful to use worksheets like this one to focus on just a few numbers at a time. Scholars begin by tracing the numbers 17 and 18, then print each numeral once on their own. Next, they...

Make number concepts fun with this party-themed set of activities aimed at familiarizing young counters with 11 and 12. They begin by tracing each numeral before printing it once on their own. Next, learners count a set of...

Focus on the numbers 13 and 14 with beginning counters. They start by tracing each numeral, then printing them once on their own. Next, learners count sets of candy and record the totals. They also draw two of their own sets, one of 13...

Focus on the numbers 15 and 16 with young counters as they explore number value and printing. First, they trace each number before printing it on their own. Next, scholars examine sets of objects and circle the...

Turn your classroom into a pig sty with a instructional activity based on the Appalachian folktale The Pig Who Went Home on Sunday. Similar to the story of The Three Little Pigs, the folktale tells a story of four pigs who leave...

In this ESL writing practice worksheet, students trace and write a set of 10 basic sight words. A reference web site for additional activities is provided.

In this ESL writing practice activity, students trace and write a set of 10 basic sight words. A reference web site for additional activities is provided.

In this D'Nealian tracing learning exercise, students trace the letters of the alphabet in the D'Nealian form. Students trace 26 pages of letters and words.

In this printing worksheet, students practice writing and tracing the number and word eighteen. Students trace two lines and fill in three blank lines.

In this printing practice worksheet, students trace the numbers 0-9, the words for the numbers 0-9, and the lowercase letters of the alphabet. Student then write all of them independently.

In this penmanship practice worksheet, students use the lines provided to write the letter H. Students must practice writing capital letter "H" and lower case letter "h." Students must also recognize words and pictures that use the...