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Creative Writing Using the Senses
Fifth graders, utilizing a thesaurus to identify alternative word choices and meanings, eat a sweet treat and then list eight different adjectives for each of the five senses. They then describe a sweet with at least then adjectives...
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Let's Write Around the World
Students participate in an ongoing writing project about the seven world continents. In this continents writing lesson, students work on an interactive game to write about the seven continents. Students locate the continents on the map....
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ESL Pronunciation Activity
In this ESL pronunciation learning exercise, students cross out the word in a row that has the same sound as all other words.A reference web site for additional activities is given.
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Lights, Camera, Action!
First graders complete a variety of activities in which they practice recognizing verbs including a word guessing game. After a lecture/demo, 1st graders use worksheets imbedded in this plan to play the verb recognition game.
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Spot the Anagram
In this spelling worksheet, students read a list of ten words. Students identify the anagram (word that contains all of the same letters) of the each word.
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Spot the Anagram 7
In this spelling worksheet, students read a list of ten words. Students identify the anagram (word that contains the same letters) of each word.
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Spot the Anagram - Dolch Spelling Test 2
In this spot the anagram activity, learners look at the original ten words then look at the four mixed-up words and underline the mixed-up word that contains all of the same letters as the original word.
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Spot the Anagram - Dolch Spelling Test 5
In this spot the anagram worksheet, learners look at the original ten words and then look at the four mixed-up words beside each one. Students underline the mixed-up word that contains all of the same letters as the original word.
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Spot the Anagram - Dolch Spelling Test 7
In this spelling skills instructional activity, students analyze the original word and the four mixed up words. Students underline the mixed up word that contains all of the same letters as the original word to complete the 10 exercises.
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Recorder Ensemble
Third graders listen to and identify the lines and space of the treble staff and demonstrate how to sight-read to play the recorder. They answer comprehension questions regarding letter names of the musical alphabet and left and right...
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Spot the Anagram - Dolch Spelling Test 6
In this Dolch spelling worksheet, students analyze the original word and then the four mixed up words in each example. Students underline the mixed up word that contains all of the same letters as the original word to answer the 10...
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ABC Bingo
Students practice recognizing letters and phonemes. After the instructor reads a book emphasizing the sound each letter makes, students play letter recognition games. Through matching and listening games, they recognize the letter from...
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Citizenship Program
Students explore teamwork, decision-making, and ways to communicate. They discuss their favorite activities, places they would like to travel and set ground rules for their groups. After identifying their feelings toward the program,...
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Sonar & Echolocation
A well-designed, comprehensive, and attractive slide show supports direct instruction on how sonar and echolocation work. Contained within the slides are links to interactive websites and instructions for using apps on a mobile device to...
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The Verb
How are linking verbs and action verbs different? First, study the definitions and examples of each (at the top of the first page). Then, assess the comprehension skills of your class by having them complete the 20-question practice...
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Where the Red Fern Grows: A 4th Grade Literary Focus Unit
Fourth graders explore the human and animal connection along with the idea that death is a part of the life cycle. They read "Where the Red Fern Grows." Students examine the feelings and emotions surrounding death and they discover the...
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Introducing Phonemic Awareness Using Oral and Written Instruction
First graders demonstrate their ability to read with fluency, accuracy, and comprehension through phonemic awareness. They use a color-coding system to master the long and short vowel sounds and develop their skills in listening and...
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Complete Subject Review
In this subject worksheet, 5th graders review and master the subject of sentences. Students respond to 28 questions, underlining or writing the subject of each given statement.
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Meet the Polygon Family
Fourth graders investigate regular polygons. In this regular polygon lesson, 4th graders explore the attributes of different polygons. Students work in groups to complete a KWL chart regarding polygons.