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CVC Word Review
In this CVC word review activity, students list CVC words in the "-an," "-ap," "-at," "-ed," "-en," and "-et" boxes on the graphic organizer. One example word is included in each of the boxes.
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Allusions to Shakespeare in Popular Culture
Send your high schoolers on a scavenger hunt through popular culture (music, television, video games, movies) to find allusions to Shakespeare. They must each provide three to share with the class, and the one they present cannot have...
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Maps and Legends by Micheal Chabon
Students read an essay to improve language skills and understanding of American culture for ESL teachers. In this American culture lesson, students read the essay 'Maps and Legends' by Michael Chabon and complete various activities to...
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Word Patterns
In these word patterns worksheets, students identify the word pattern in the various examples and write the word several times for the following word patterns: ab, ack, ad, ag, ail, ake, ale, all, am, an, and, ap, ape, ar, are, ast, at,...
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Phonogram and Rhyming Word Sheets
In this 22 page set of phonogram and rhyming word worksheets, students add letter tiles to photograms to make words. They work with phonograms such as up, ut, ip, it, in, ug, en, et, ig, ap, at, an, aw, ay, ot, op, am, un, to make word,...
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Understanding Irony
Students discuss irony. In this language arts lesson, students identify irony and give examples of irony from their lives, a book, and current events. Students classify types of irony.
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Preparing Students to Read the Aeneid
Teaching the Aeneid this year? Read this quick article to develop some plans and strategies for teaching the epic poem to your advanced learners.
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Voice and James Joyce
After reading a text written by James Joyce, middle and high schoolers find examples of passive voice. They share their findings with the class. Use this lesson to emphasize the effect of passive voice in writing.
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Create a Research Book
Learners use the internet to research the production of manuscripts and books. Using this information, they create a research book full of tips to research effectively. They share their new book with the class after organizing the material.
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Bulleted Lists: punctuating items in vertical lists
What is easier to read: a bulleted list or a block of text? Look at different examples with your class and then go over the style guidelines for vertical lists.
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Asian America: Heritage Experience
Learners of all ages read and discuss books about Asian America. In this Asian-America lesson plan, different books for every age group are listed and various teaching strategies are suggested. Great tips cover virtually every grade level!
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Sentence Styles: Lesson Ten
For a basic overview of phrases (prepositional, absolute, appositive, and participial), use this presentation in your grammar unit. Each slide contains a short explanation and an example, concluding with a slide about relative clauses....
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Kinds of Sentences
Boost understanding of the four types of sentences with several exercises. To start off, read through the provided information about the types of sentences together. This will prepare your class to practice their new knowledge. Then,...
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Word Families 1
In this AT, AN and AP word families worksheet, students read aloud 16 words and then write them underneath the word families that they belong with.
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'-in' as in bin
In this recognizing -in words worksheet, students fill in the blanks with the ending letters 'in', answer yes and no questions about the words with pictures, and read sentences and draw the pictures. Students complete sixteen activities.
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The Oedipus Plays by Sophocles: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Sophocles's The Oedipus Plays. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, learners respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Charles Dickens's Oliver Twist. Students may check some of their answers online.
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On the Beach by Nevil Shute: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 9 short answer and essay questions about Nevil Shute's On the Beach. Students may check some of their answers online.
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The Once and Future King by T. H. White: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 7 short answer and essay questions about T.H. White's The Once and Future King. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Student Based Oral Reading & Presentation Study of Shakespeare's 12th Night
Students develop an appreciation for Shakespeare by researching the Elizabethan period and situations in the Twelfth Night. In this Shakespeare play lesson, students complete a 52 page packet to learn about the period of time and...
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"Hamlet": To be or not to be?
This Fun Trivia online quiz asks 10 basic plot questions about Shakespeare's Hamlet. It does not require critical thinking or analysis.
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AP Euro/ Unit 1 Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept that is the theme of the word search puzzle.
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Aderhold AP Vocab 2 Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy worksheet, students look for the words that are related to the theme of the worksheet. They also work on the skills of spelling and word recognition.
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ap Word Family
In this literacy worksheet, 1st graders fill in the first letter to create different words. The letters attach to the front of the cap to create a flip book.