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English or Metric?
In this measurement activity, students use the chart and a calculator to convert each measurement. They also show their work for each and round their answers to the nearest hundredth.
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Multiplying English Measurements
In this measurements worksheet, students solve 10 different problems that include multiplying various English measurements. First, they multiply feet and inches and determine the total amount. Then, students multiply pounds and ounces...
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Shakespeare, the 900-pound Guerilla: or Performing Scenes for Unsuspecting Audiences
Students perform a scene from Shakespeare for an unsuspecting audience in a public setting. In this Shakespeare lesson, students create a Shakespearean "flash mob" or "guerilla theater" event. Students choose a scene to produce and...
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Get the Word Out at McDonald's!
To get the word out that the Great Pacific garbage patch (GPGP) contains millions of pounds of non-biodegrading plastics, individuals research the GPGP and write an article for a newsletter. Researchers present their facts in a way that...
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Percentages
In this percentages activity, students solve 13 problems in which a percentage is written as a fraction or decimal. Students also solve percentage problems with English pounds.
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Money Addition (G)
In this money worksheet, students solve 20 problems in which English pounds and pence are added. There will be carrying in some problems.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Listening Selection, Grade 5
In this 5th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students listen to a fictional story that as their instructor reads it aloud 2 times. No questions accompany the worksheet.
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The Magical Ingredient: FAT
Students examine how the diet industry is contributing to our frustration over unwanted pounds. They identify the part fat plays in their diets and determine if they live in a food toxic environment.
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Pictures of Coins: Pounds and Pence
In this English coins worksheet, students analyze pictures of English coins. These may be cut out or used for any math lesson; there are no directions. Included are: one penny, two, five, ten, twenty and fifty pence, one pound.
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Reporting Back!
For this interviewing and reporting back worksheet, students complete 8 sentence starters, discuss their answers to 5 questions, and report their answers to another group using the words say, tell, explain, decide, and admit.
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Cooking Your Favorite Meal - Vocabulary and Discussion Lesson for English Students of All Ages
Here is a great idea that incorporates cooking, recipe reading, content specific vocabulary, and culture. The class defines cooking related vocabulary, discusses the food they eat, then develop a recipe of their own. This is a great way...
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Math: Currency Exchange Rates
Sixth graders apply the division and multiplication of decimals to convert dollars to various international currencies. In a travel simulation activity, they convert money, distance, and temperatures. During their "trip," students...
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Division Problems
In this division worksheet, students solve 12 word problems in which two digit numbers are divided by single digits. There will be some remainders. Note: The money on the page is English pounds.
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Byron, Shelley, & Keats (Later Romantics) Presentation
Rock stars are cool, but not as cool as the ones from the nineteenth century Romantic Movement. Present critical biographical information on the big three, Byron, Shelly, and Keats, before you dive into analysis of their major poems. The...
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The Clever Monkey Rides Again
How very clever. No need to monkey around with this resource. Rob Cleveland's version of the West African tale, "The Clever Monkey Rides Again," is used as the basis for multiple of cross-curricular activities including exercises...
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The Two Sides of the Declaration of Independence
Budding historians read six documents related to grievances that led to the writing of the Declaration of Independence. They then craft an essay in which they discuss the perspective of both the colonists and the king. This DBQ could be...
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"Guermo's Surprise"
Have you ever thrown a surprise party? Use this question to engage your intermediate English language learners. After a brief discussion, read the passage "Guermo's Surprise," and have learners answer the 10 multiple-choice questions...
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Addendum to the Written Curriculum: Measuring Solids
Learners use standard rulers to measure the length of common classroom items - such as pencils, books, desk tops - in inches and centimeters, and measure weight in pounds. They also answer math questions, such as "How long is the front...
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Time Problems in Context
In this time problems in context worksheet, students solve 40 real life telling time problems. Students use timetables to calculate travel times and also use a pay scale to figure out weekly earnings in English pounds and pence. This...
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Division With Remainders Word and Application Problems
In this division worksheet, students solve 40 problems in which two digit numbers are divided by one digit with remainders. Students complete word problems with division and also calculate money (English pounds and pence) amounts. This...
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Real Life Positive and Negative Numbers
In this positive and negative numbers worksheet, students solve 40 real life problems with positive and negative integers. Students solve problems with thermometers and bank accounts. Note: The money here is English pounds and pence; all...
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Multiplication of Whole Numbers
In this multiplication worksheet, students solve 40 problems in which single digit numbers are multiplied. Students practice basic facts as well as use multiplication in real world problems. Some problems on this page involve English...
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Scatter Graphs
In this scatter graphs worksheet, students learn a way of illustrating information about two related values. Students complete 30 questions about the graphs. Note: One of the graphs has English pounds. This is intended as an online...
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Find Fractions of Numbers
In this fractions of numbers worksheet, students solve 18 problems in which a fractional part of a number is calculated. Example: Find five tenths of 250. All numbers are multiples of ten. Students also find fractional parts of money...