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The 1963 March on Washington, powerfully punctuated by Martin Luther King's impassioned "I Have a Dream" speech, was instrumental in passing the Civil Rights Act just one year later. A reading assignment presents the written speech...

Invite your class to brush up on their civil rights terminology by assigning this word search. Class members must find and circle 19 terms in the puzzle.

In this four common sayings and phrases worksheet, students discuss 4 common sayings with the teacher, then illustrate a literal and a metaphorical expression of each one.

Though nothing will come of nothing, this worksheet on common sayings and idioms surely won't get your nose out of joint. Pupils will find themselves on tenderhooks as they define each saying, proving that little strokes fell great oaks....

There is definitely a difference between the literal and metaphorical meaning of the idioms we use. Start by looking at the famous idiom "The grass is always greener on the other side." What does it mean? Learners exhibit their...

Which i sound do you hear in the word bike? That's right; you hear the long i sound! Learners see words that use the target sound, they practice writing them, and they self-correct. A home activity is included for further practice. 

Students discuss the government as a whole and then each amendment is examined. They complete a Bill of Rights test in groups or on their own. Answers are gone over in class and discussion is encouraged.

Note-taking is an essential study skill, and it needs to be taught! In the context of a research project on energy sources, learners find multiple sources, evaluating, paraphrasing, and citing them correctly. Two lists with note-taking...

An online activity provides opportunities to assess comprehension of 10 common adages like "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" or "Variety is the spice of life." Learners complete a multiple choice quiz (and can check their...

Comprehend English sayings! Elementary schoolers read familiar sayings in isolation and in context in order to determine their usage. They choose 10 multiple choice answers and use the buttons to check their answers.