Core Knowledge Foundation
Greek And Latin Root Words
Students examine Greek and Latin root words. They research the history of the English language, solve word games and puzzles, write paragraphs about the impact of Greek and Latin on the English language, and create flip chart study guides.
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You Wouldn't Understand...It's a Slang Thang
Fourth graders study a decade in history through its slang. They analyze a slang dictionary from the 1920's and read a primary source letter making use of the slang. They decipher the language and compare and contrast 1920's language...
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Morning Message-Mystery Code
Students copy and figure out the Mystery Codeword each day. They copy Mystery Code into journal. They match the number with the letter to decipher the code word. They draw a picture to match code word. At the end of the week, the...
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Poetry, Take Me Away!
Students explore a variety of poetry and poetry concepts. They examine figurative language, mood, and literary devices. The students write and recite their own poetry.
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Introduction To Latin
In this language arts worksheet, students examine the 101 reasons for taking a class in Latin. The syllabus has classical art for background on the cover page.
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Bridging the Language Gap
Students gain an understanding of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar. In this drama activity, students read the second act of the play and then rewrite the original passages in today's English.
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Deciphering the Mechanics of Poetry
Eighth graders analyze a variety of poems to develop the ability to recognize and explain a variety pf poetic devises.
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How To Interpret a Newspaper Article
In this language arts worksheet, students are asked to interpret a newspaper article. Students will decipher what phrases or catch words are used to capture the reader's attention.
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Say It Again!
In this language arts worksheet, students practice using synonyms by deciphering references to well-known fairy tales and nursery rhymes. Example: Unique Individual Mortally Injured in Fall (Humpty Dumpty Sat on a Wall.)
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Wuzzles And Puzzles 9
In these language arts worksheets, students complete six "wuzzles." Using the clues provided, students decipher the sayings or short phrases of each word puzzle.
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Maxim Mix Up
In this language arts activity, students rewrite ten well saying into mixed up sentences. There are 9 mixed up sentences the students must decipher to get their other 9 well known saying. There is an answer key provided.
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Much Ado About Nothing
In this Shakespeare worksheet, students decipher Much Ado About Nothing. Students read excerpts from the play and answer questions about specific quotes. They also translate lines into modern language.
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I'm The Taxman!
Young scholars develop an understanding of how federal revenues are gained by taxes. This foundation enable students to decipher changes in federal tax policy. Groups of young scholars study different types of taxes and prepare...
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Spelling: Code Words
In this spelling code instructional activity, students use a key with shapes and alphabet letters to decipher the missing words in 11 sentences. There is a word bank to help. All are short A vowel words.
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Indian Removal: Does History Always Reflect progress?
Students explore the idea that progress for some might not mean progress for all. In this Native American lesson, students recognize different viewpoints about historical events through the study of primary documents. Students decipher...
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Spelling Connections Grade 2: Rhyming Words
For this spelling worksheet, students analyze six pictures and the words printed above them with a circled letter. Students change the circled letter in the word to make a rhyming word that fits each picture. Students then use a code...
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Spelling Connection: Grade 2: Spelling Words In Code
In this spelling instructional activity, students use the code key of shapes and consonant blends to decipher and write 10 spelling words. Students then connect the dots in a picture as they follow words in alphabetical order.
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What Does It Say?
In this word puzzle instructional activity, students analyze 12 columns of scrambled letters. Students decipher the words and enter them in the crossword puzzle. There are two puzzles on the page. Students are told to use reasoning and...
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Slavery: How did the Abolition Acts Affect the Slave Trade?
Students investigate the abolition of slavery by examining historical documents. In this U.S. history lesson, students view photographs of East African residents who were forced into slavery. Students write about the information they...
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Pirate Word Scramble
In this language arts learning exercise, students analyze 15 scrambled words which pertain to pirates. Students decipher each word and write it correctly on the lines.
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It's All in the Fluency
Take a trip to the library! Elementary schoolers visit the library and choose books to read independently. They use the cover-up method of deciphering unknown words and use timed-readings to increase fluency. They discuss characters,...
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Books Give Us Wings
In this reading and writing analysis worksheet, students assess from another student's letter the ways in which the novel gave that student "wings." The worksheet challenges kids to read a letter written by another student and decipher...
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Books that Give You Wings - B
In this reading and writing analysis instructional activity, students continue their deciphering of the metaphorical "wing" comparison. The students are challenged because they are analyzing another student's letter to the author.
K12 Reader
The Note Was in Code!
While it's quite an ode, this short poem uses the long /o/ sound repeatedly in words like code, note, alone, and phone. Kids read the selection and answer three comprehension questions about the text.