Students prepare for and respond to literature selections. This package includes six lessons about larger than life figures from the American Literature series, each covering a different reading selection. Pre-reading and response...

Ninth graders expand their reading vocabulary in order to increase comprehension. They play a game using vocabulary from a novel.

Idioms are really confusing, but learning them will help your readers deepen their understanding of a variety of texts. This 11-slide presentation offers several examples (like "break a leg" and "mind your manners") to help readers use...

For this animal vocabulary worksheet, students consolidate animal vocabulary as they respond to 15 short answer questions and discuss 3 questions regarding animals and idioms.

In this vocabulary practice worksheet, students read 9 clues and write the correct vocabulary word for each clue. Each word must fit in the given crossword puzzle spaces.

Learners read and analyze "Congruent Figures," by Takahashi Takako. They participate in a literary circle discussion, complete reading log handouts, complete a pre- and post-reading survey, and conduct a debate.

For this English vocabulary practice worksheet, students respond to 12 questions that require them match idioms to their meanings. Students also write and explain 3 additional idioms.

Learners identify distinguishing features of poetry. They identify and use literary terminology including symbol, theme, simile, and alliteration. They recognize the effects of language.

In this spelling list worksheet, students practice spelling words that are sight words, cher pattern, and vocabulary. Students practice spelling 21 words total.

Young scholars identify various sources of nutritional information and evaluate accuracy of messages. They comprehend and identify misrepresentations in current food labeling. Pupils evaluate specific consumer products for truth in...

Students, who are not native English speakers, determine how idioms are used in speaking and writing. In this idiom lesson, students listen to tapes of non-native speakers, and work on vocabulary exercises aimed at increasing their use...

Students examine and discuss math vocabulary. They participate in various games involving the math vocabulary. Use this as a supplement.

In this ESL instructional activity, students complete a 10 question multiple choice on-line interactive exercise about grammar, idioms and vocabulary.

In this metaphor worksheet, students make a "word card" with the word metaphor for their vocabulary bank, then determine whether statement from The Dragonslayer are similes or metaphors, 

In this first of four lessons on book design, students are introduced to the vocabulary of book design through the use of bookwalks and a non-linear PowerPoint presentation in game-show (Jeopardy!) format.

Here's an exercise designed for the Common Core Literacy Standard L.11-12.6 that asks learners to demonstrate their ability to put together all they have learned about language. The first activity is based on a passage from Rosencrantz...

Students use well known songs to help them learn new vocabulary and apply meaning to the words. They make associations to the songs in order repeat and memorize new words. They use the Star Spangled Banner as an example in this...

Learners dance the image of falling snow. They move, swing, fall, and rise to music working to depict snow falling, the sun, and high/low movements. This is a well-thought out lesson that aids them in seeing movement as a form of...

Students research Langston Hughes poetry for his use of figurative language. For this poetry analysis lesson, students research the life and poetry of Langston Hughes and his use of vivid words. Students complete 23 different...

In this online interactive English practice worksheet, students use their problem solving skills to answer 10 multiple choice and fill in the blank questions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online interactive English practice activity, students use their problem solving skills to answer 10 multiple choice and fill in the blank questions. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students explore language arts by reading a story book in class. For this tier two vocabulary lesson, students read the book Some Birthday and discuss the use of specific vocabulary words. Students define selected words and use them...

For this vocabulary acquisition worksheet, students read 11 clues and determine the word they describe. Students fit their answers in a crossword puzzle. There is no word bank.

Young scholars explore the definition and derivation of the popular saying "get a life." Using worksheets and lecture materials, students provide meanings for the phrase when used in varying contexts. They also consider the dervation...