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What a Painting!
In this language arts worksheet, learners begin sentences with phrases starting with the word "there", complete a crossword, and complete a crossword. Students complete 3 activities total.
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Reading Comprehension
In this comprehension worksheet, 2nd graders read a passage, ask questions for the answers given, fill in the blanks with some, any, a, or an, and more. Students complete 3 activities.
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Passive Voice
In this passive voice worksheet, students complete the sentences with am, are, or is, also complete them with verbs, and more. Students complete 4 activities.
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ESL: Verb Forms-Passive
in this ESL verb form instructional activity, students fill in blanks in a text about Maple Syrup, using the passive simple present or past simple tense of verbs given, identify products make with maple syrup and put steps to making...
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ESL Vocabulary-Types of Hats
In this ESL vocabulary worksheet, students answer a set of 10 questions about hats, clicking on an answer button to check their selection. Page has links to additional resources.
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Slaver Code of 1833
Students explore the Africane, the first slave ship to bring slaves to the area, entered the port of Mobile in 1721. In 1724 the French Code Noir was extended into the Mobile area and provided the basic laws and conditions of slavery....
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Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
When reviewing the use of modifiers, this activity could be a useful tool to use. With 20 questions, highlighting a variety of misplaced or dangling modifiers, this worksheet could be a quick and easy way to go over this topic.
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Calculating Sales Tax
Observe and demonstrate how to calculate state sales taxes. Learners create a sales tax chart by calculating the sales tax amount and tax inclusive retail price for school store items, then calculate the subtotals, sales tax amounts, and...
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Less vs. Fewer
When should you use less, and when should you use fewer? Straighten out this dilemma with a helpful resource about using less vs. fewer based on sentence context clues. After reading detailed instructions and examples, young learners...
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Family Portraits
Young scholars discuss, analyze, and interpret "Portrait of a Dutch Family" by Fans Hals and then create subject specific projects for assessment. This cross-curricular lesson is well-suited for Language Arts or Visual Arts classrooms...
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Make a Collage!
Collage techniques give students another creative way to express themselves.
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Mardi Gras
Students explain why carnivals and Mardi Gras became a famous celebration. They reproduce some of the traditions and customs related to Mardi Gras. They write a persuasive paper on why or why not we should continue to celebrate Mardi Gras.
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Ojibwa Sewn Bead Designs
Pupils research the Ojibwa beading design. They create their own beading necklace or bracelet.
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Fabric Poncho
Students create a fabric poncho to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. They sample food and drink from Mexico and follow instructions to make the ponhco. They also discover the history of the holiday.
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TRADERS' GAME
Students play a game aimed at demonstrating how relationships with other communities or countries affect the food and fiber system. The game simulates the unequal distribution of natural resources which creates the need for...
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Fashion Designer Project
Students research the background of a specific designer and his or her influence on the fashion industry. They prepare a written report as well as a brief PowerPoint presentation to share with the class. Students select a designer to...
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School Museum
Fourth graders research individuals who contributed to the history of Illinois, and what school was like at that time. They compare schools of various times.