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Presidents of the United States
Students discuss American Presidents. They each complete research on one particular President and then, using a template, create a short biography (including a picture) about him. When all biographies are complete, they compile them into...
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Mistakes That English Native Speakers Make 3
In this grammar worksheet, learners analyze 20 sentences and mark the one error in each. Students look for errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling or writing style. This page is intended for ESL adults, but is usable for proofreading...
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Mistakes That English Native Speakers Make
In this grammar mistakes worksheet, learners find the mistakes English native speakers make when using their own language. Students identify one mistake in each sentence below and write the letter of the category that it belongs to....
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Test on Simple Past Tense
In this simple past tense worksheet, students write the past tense forms of irregular verbs, complete tables and sentences in simple past and fill in blanks using 'was' or 'were.' Answers may be submitted online. ESL appropriate but not...
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Don't Eat Your Words
Students create punctuation marks using different sizes and shapes of macaroni. They show their understanding of proper use of quotation marks.
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Contractions
For this contraction worksheet, students read about contractions, then read sentences and write the correct contractions for the words that appear below each line in a sentence.
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Crash and Contract
Students practice putting contractions together. They use index cards with words written on them to make the contraction. They complete a word search to complete the lesson.
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Proofreading: Lesson 1
Fourth graders examine instructions for proofreading activities and develop strategies to use in proofreading. They find and correct errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics in different writing samples.
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Punctuation Lesson Plan
Students discover how to punctuate a sentence properly. In this punctuation lesson, students participate in an interactive whiteboard lesson to demonstrate how to punctuate a sentence. Students demonstrate how to use periods, questions...
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Dazzling Dialogue
Students practice the proper use of Capital letters in quotes and how to use quotation marks. In this dazzling dialogue lesson, students write a draft of a script using dialogue and capitalization. Students complete dialogue...
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Word Track Games
In this word tracking learning exercise, learners use dice with words on it and when their word comes up they get to move 1 square across a game board. Students play this in groups of 3.
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Japanese Princess
Learners 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 using...
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Find the Error 37
In this grammar worksheet, students read a newspaper advertisement and find the grammatical errors. Errors to choose from include: spelling, apostrophes, articles, punctuation, plural and singular verbs.
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Find the Error 43
In this grammar worksheet, students review a newspaper advertisement and list the grammatical errors they find. Grammatical errors may include: apostrophes, articles, spelling, singulars, plurals, and punctuation.
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Following a Monster
Students follow tracks of a monster who has walked through their classroom to see what he has done. They discuss sequencing vocabulary before using computer software students sequence the monster's visit using a concept map. In a word...
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Creating Storyboards for Younger Students
Students create electronic storyboards for younger children about a nearby refuge and lake. After interviewing the younger students about their impressions of the lake, they use Powerpoint to make the storyboard, including the interview,...
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Proofreading
Learners review the techniques of editing and proofreading then complete writing prompt worksheet to assist the beginning of the writing process. They write a first draft on an assigned topic then revise, edit and format the finished...
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Punctuating Dialogue
Sixth graders use narrative strategies (e.g., dialogue and action) to develop characters, plot and setting and maintain a consistent point of view. They create and accurately punctuate dialogue necessary to help the plot progress,...
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Good Enough To Eat
Students are introduced to the five food groups. In groups, they place different foods into the correct section of the Food Pyramid. Using different types of technology, they create one page of a class ABC book sharing what they know...
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Test on Simple Past Tense
In this simple past tense instructional activity, students write the past forms of a set of irregular verbs, complete a table, write and convert sentences in simple past, fill in blanks with 'was' or 'were' and write questions. Answers...
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The End
Learners listen as the teacher reads a story. Pictures are displayed as the teacher reads the story. Students jot down ideas for the story ending, and create an illustration to compliment their story. Student story endings and...
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Test on Simple Past
In this simple past tense activity, students write the past forms of irregular verbs given, complete tables and sentences in simple past and fill in blanks with either 'was' or 'were.'
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Commas In Lists
In this punctuation worksheet, students rewrite ten sentences, correctly inserting commas in lists of objects. Students then fill in the blanks in ten sentences with commas where needed.