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28 Things to Do in the Library

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this library activity worksheet, learners complete the 28 sentences with a word or phrase from the word bank that describe the things to do in the library.
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Regions: Meet the Experts Presentation

For Teachers K - 4th
Students gather information and create a web site on prairies and plains using a variety of resources, including the internet.
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Phrasal Verbs with Turn

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this language arts worksheet, learners read 5 sentences; all have the phrasal verb "turn." Students choose the correct preposition to complete the sentence. Example: John turned --- to be a good student (out). This is intended for...
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Lessons From the Lorax

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Young scholars read and discuss Dr. Seuss's The Lorax. They explore the changes the characters could have made to preserve the environment and relate the plot to real-world places and events.
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Why We Communicate

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Pupils identify the three common reasons for communication: information, persuasion, and entertainment. They create media messages for different purposes and develop a purpose of message shapes and how it helps shape the message.
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Bird Banter

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Pupils listen to examples of common bird songs of birds found in Illinois. As a class, they discover the importance between the differences in songs and calls. They practice making their own bird calls and songs to end the lesson plan.
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Printable Blank Handwriting Paper

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
In this handwriting skills worksheet, students practice writing on a free writing topic on the lined paper provided for them to write on.
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Word Search: School Subjects

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this word search worksheet, learners find 11 school subjects hidden in the search. Answers are included; a reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Suddenly!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders explore the text "Suddenly." They create a new version of the story using the predictable patterns from the original story. Students share their stories with the rest of the class.
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Homonyms: Fill-In-The-Blanks

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this homonym worksheet, learners fill in blanks in sentences with the correct homonym, choosing from 2 given, 10 sentences total. A reference web site is given for additional activities.
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The Five Senses Crossword

For Students 3rd - 4th
For this crossword puzzle worksheet, students use their five senses to fill in the crossword puzzle. Students fill in 24 words using their five senses.
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Which Word Belongs?

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this similar words activity, students complete word groups with words or phrases of similar meaning, using a word pool given at the top of the activity.
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"Of" With Determiners

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this "of" with determiners instructional activity, students fill in blanks in sentences, either click on the word "of" to complete, or noting that the word of is not necessary by clicking on an alternate button. 
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Adjective Endings: ED/ING

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this adjective worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences with correct words, placing the proper ending on an adjective given.
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Mystery Words - Part Two - School Terms

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

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this nouns worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with a person, place, or thing. Students complete 10 problems total.
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Four Corners Locomotion

For Teachers K - 5th
Students participate in warm-up activities before physical education class. They read the activities from card that are set up in the four corners of the room.
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Pumpkin Writing Paper

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this writing worksheet, learners use the blank lined paper with a colorful pumpkin border for any kind of writing: reports, poetry, stories or letters.
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Living in the Desert: Reading Comprehension

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comprehension learning exercise, students read a short selection about sand gazelles, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.
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Test Your Patience: Nonsense Quiz

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this testing patience worksheet, students read through the quiz that doesn't make sense. Students then try to answer the 20 questions to taste their patience.
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Nudging Questions

For Teachers 3rd - 11th
Students choose one topic to write about. They brainstorm ideas about their topic or incident. They use sensory details to visualize their topic. They answer a variety of teacher directored nudging question to help them describe their...
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Recycling & Our Environment

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students present information about recycling to other students. In this environmental protection lesson, students create a puppet show or commercial about the importance of recycling for other students to view.
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Polar Animals Writing Practice

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this polar animals writing worksheet, students complete sentence starters that use polar animals, then write several sentences to continue their "story." A reference website for additional resources is given.
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Arts Now Learning: Music Inspires Writing [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, young scholars will learn how music can be the impetus for creating original poetry and music.