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Breaking News English: Deceased John Paul II Seen on TV
In this English worksheet, students read "Deceased John Paul II Seen on TV," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Russia Bans America's ABC TV News Team
For this English worksheet, learners read "Russia Bans America's ABC TV News Team," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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TOEFLesque Quiz - Cable TV in San Francisco
In this online interactive grammar skills lesson, students examine 8 sentences and identify the part of each sentence that is grammatically incorrect.
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Printing Practice: There Is a Television In the Room
For this printing practice worksheet, students trace the 8 sentences listed in the sheet. Students then practice printing each of the sentences independently on the lines provided.
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Telecommunications and the Whole Language Program
Young writers use technology and other media to research information on a chosen topic. They explore countries where keypals and e-mail friends are located. Using their writing skills, they correspond with their e-mail friend and...
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Edward R. Murrow: This Reporter
What would Edward R. Murrow think of today’s news broadcasts? Learners examine the work of the first public television newscaster and his commitment to researched, accurate reporting. The eight-day study concludes with investigators...
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Miscast and Seldom Seen
Consider how well students' favorite TV shows, movies and video games reflect the diversity of society. The lesson introduces your class to several media literacy concepts, such as how media conveys values and messages, as well as the...
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Doceri
Take off those chains binding you to the whiteboard and create custom presentations using an interactive program that makes even voice recording a breeze. Choose from a variety of backgrounds, writing tools, and timing options. Perfect...
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Apps for the ELA Classroom
A look at several effective programs you can use to enhance your curriculum.
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Expository Journal Prompts
Stuck for a journal topic? Download CAHSEE’s 21 “Expository Journal Prompts” as a pdf handout for yourself or class. A great resource for your writing program, print it up and add it your curriculum library.
Global Oneness Project
The Value of Ancient Traditions
Imagine having to give up cell phones, computers, and TV? What would be lost? What gained? An examination of the Drokpa, a nomadic people who live in the grasslands of Tibet, provides class members an opportunity to consider how access...
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9/11 Backlash: Being Muslim In America
Discover the experience of being Muslim in America. In this diversity lesson, watch "9/11 Backlash: Being Muslim in America," and research how Muslims are portrayed in American television and movies. Debate the media portrayal of Muslims.
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You've Gotta Have a Gimmick!: A Lesson in Junk Food Advertising
Learners examine marketing techniques used in television and magazine snack food ads. They analyze and discuss Internet kids clubs, complete various handouts that examine ads for food, and create a commercial for a food product.
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Collect and Organize Data
For this data analysis worksheet, 4th graders use a tally chart about favorite television programs. They record which are least or most popular, rankings, and combinations of programs.
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Rivers
The water cycle, rainfall, and the flow of water into rivers then out into the ocean are the main ideas covered here. After a teacher-led discussion and activity, learners pair off and write a commentary about the water cycle that is to...
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Hidden Messages: The Growth of Product Placement
Students identify product placements they see in TV programs and movies. They build awareness of the pervasiveness of advertising in their culture. They develop critical skills necessary to think independently in a media saturated...
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T.V. and Movies Survey
In this ESL activity worksheet, learners respond to 7 short answer questions and then ask a classmate the same questions pertaining to television and movies.
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Test Your Speaking & Listening Skills - Ask Personal Questions – Question Sheet
In this questioning worksheet, students read a list of personal question they can use to ask for information. They read questions such as, "What do you do for a living?," "What are your hobbies?," and "Have you been on holiday lately?"...
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The Airline Ticket Mystery
Students use newspapers and television stories to search for mysterious behavior. Using mysteries in the airline industry, they identify the economic concept and the steps to unravel the mystery. They answer a mystery question to help...
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ESL What Time Do You Do Things Partner Worksheet
In this ESL time worksheet, students tell the time that they participate in 7 different activities. They have a partner complete the same questions explaining things such as the time they leave home, arrive at school, watch TV, and go to...
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ESL Present Perfect Verb Tense Partner Worksheet
In this ESL present perfect verb tense learning exercise, students work with partners to answer questions that are answered using the present perfect verb tense. They answer 8 questions about what they ate, where they traveled, and what...
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bbc news: school report
In this language arts/social studies worksheet, students rank on a scale of 1 to 10 , twelve different news sources. Students rank them according to reliability, and then provide an example of each kind of news source. There is one...
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Time Activity
In this missing times worksheet, students complete a chart, filling in the missing times in children's TV programs. A website reference for additional activities is given.
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Killing Fields
Students view a television program that explores people's perceptions and expectations in war prior to and after WWI. They discuss the effects of trench warfare and write a journal entry or short oral report reflecting on their...