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Britain Information Blunder

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students read, analyze and critique a newspaper article about a benefit claimants, in Britain, that were warmed to check their bank accounts, after personal details of 25 million people were lost. They assess key vocabulary terms found...
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Auntie Nym's World of Opposites

For Students 8th - 10th
In this antonym worksheet, students choose the antonym of given words by clicking on the correct opposite from a selection of words. When the students complete the exercise, they may check the exercise and try again if they do not have...
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Japanese Princess

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers are shown a picture of a princess. They are asked if they would like to live her life? Students are asked what or the advantages and disadvantages of being a princess. They are given a list of vocabulary that they are...
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Words In The News: Beverly Hills Smoking Ban

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars read news articles about the proposed smoking ban in California restaurants. After discussing the news report, they role-play scenarios about nonsmoking situations. In groups, they brainstorm the pros and cons of smoking...
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Brazilian Guilty of Murdering American Nun

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students read, analyze and critique a newspaper article about a nun's murder in Brazil. They assess key vocabulary terms found within the article, answer a variety of comprehension questions and study how to write a letter to a newspaper.
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Write-on Shapes: Flower

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this online shape activity learning exercise, students color the shapes online and print out the copy. Students may use the shapes for writing poems, word lists, reports, vocabulary words, and other activities.
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Oldest Rolls Sells for a Record Price

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students study, analyze and critique a newspaper article on the world's oldest surviving Rolls Royce car that had sold at an auction in London for just over $7,000,000. They assess the key vocabulary terms used within the article, how to...
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Ancient Music Recreated in Scotland

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students read, analyze and critique a newspaper article about ancient musical tunes that have been found in a church in Scotland. They assess key vocabulary terms found within the article and compose lyrics for a song after answering a...
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Words In The News--Chissano Wins Prize For Good African Leadership

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read, discuss and derive vocabulary words from current events. After discussing the rigors of competition and personal experiences, students read about a prize for good African leadership. In groups, they research other...
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Got The Beat

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Pupils listen to song in which they identify the beat. Listening to the song again, they clap and march to the beat after being introduced to the new vocabulary. They complete the same exercises for other songs played in class.
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Words In The News: Luxury Cars in China

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students read and write about current events. They observe pictures of cars and order them from least expensive to most expensive. After discussing luxury cars, students read articles about luxury cars in China. From their reading,...
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Affidavit and Flyers from the Chinese Boycott Case

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students divide into small groups and study one of the three union flyers. Groups share their findings with the whole class and clarify unfamiliar vocabulary terms.
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Picture Prompt: Valentine Mice

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students write the story after seeing the picture of one mouse giving a Valentine to another mouse. They provide the title, as well as the beginning, middle, and end of the story. A text box allows teachers to type in preferred words,...
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Picture Prompt: St. Patrick's Day Kids

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
A picture of two leprechauns with a pot of gold prompts students to finish the story. Students provide the title of the story, as well as the beginning, middle, and end. The prompt includes a text box for teachers to type in preferred...
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Picture Prompt: Squirrel and Skunk

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
This story starter provides students with a picture of a skunk and a squirrel, which they can use to write a story. The title, beginning, middle, and ending is up to the student. Additionally, the worksheet includes a text box for...
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Picture Prompt: Squirrel

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this story starter, a picture of a squirrel surrounded by falling leaves prompts students to think of a story idea. Students can then write the story, practicing a beginning, middle, and ending. The worksheet includes a word box area...
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Picture Prompt: Dolphin Games

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Kids who love dolphins will get a kick out of this prompt, which includes a picture of two dolphins playing with a beach ball. Using the picture for inspiration, students complete the beginning, middle, and ending of the story. A text...
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Picture Prompt: Kids by the Creek

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students finish the story in this picture prompt, which shows two kids fishing by a creek. The prompt lends well to creative writing, as well as autobiographical writing. A word box allows teachers to type words that they want students...
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Picture Prompt: Elf at the North Pole Village

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Great during the Christmas season, this prompt gives students a picture of an elf in the North Pole Village to inspire students to begin and end the story. A word box provides teachers the opportunity to add words from a spelling or...
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Picture Prompt: Bunnies

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
An excellent Easter or springtime activity, this prompt includes a picture of bunnies by a meadow, inspiring students to write a story based on the picture. Teachers can includes words from a spelling or vocabulary list in the text box...
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Picture Prompt: Birds and Kite

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
A cute illustration of two birds looking at a kite from their nest helps students to think of a topic for their story, which they can title, begin, and end. A text box allows teachers to provide words from a spelling or vocabulary list...
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Picture Prompts: Arctic Hares

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Prompted by a picture of two white arctic hares, students complete the story based on their own creative ideas. This writing template could couple with a winter unit, an animal unit, or even as simple writing practice. A text box allows...
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Clothes Cloze

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this Cloze activity worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the vocabulary words about clothes. Students write about winter clothes, summer clothes, footwear, clothes shopping, and laundry.
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Mystery Words - Part Two - School Terms

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students increase their vocabularies with the mystery words activity. In this vocabulary lesson, students solve the mystery words using clues.