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Breaking News English: U.S. Child Guilty of Mother's Murder
In this ESL reading comprehension activity, learners read or listen to the passage, then complete a wide variety of warm-up activities, as well as before listening/reading, while listening/reading, after listening/reading, discussion,...
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ESL Error Correction
In this ESL error correcting worksheet, students read and analyze 20 sentences that may or may not contain errors. Students identify and correct mistakes in the sentences.
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Skills and Talents
In this ESL speaking and conversation activity, students practice the use of "can" and "able to" by reading and answering 10 yes/no questions about personal skills and talents.
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Christmas: Conversation
In this Christmas conversation instructional activity, students read and discuss fourteen key questions regarding Christmas and past Christmas celebrations. The conversation starters could also be used as writing prompts.
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National Dictionary Day
In this National Dictionary Day worksheet, students complete activities including reading a passage, matching phrases, fill in the blanks, correct word choosing, multiple choice, sequencing, unscramble the sentences, write questions,...
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Bikini Anniversary
Learners conduct research on the anniversary of the bikini. They read a short news report, explore websites, define key vocabulary words, complete a worksheet, and design, draw, and describe an outfit.
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Charlie Parker: ESL Verbs "Do" and "Does"
In this ESL grammar activity, students read a story about a typical man's daily routine. Students practice the use of the verbs "do" and "does" by filling in the blanks in both questions and answers about the story.
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Newspaper in the Classroom
Newspapers aren't only for reading—they're for learning skills, too! A journalism unit provides three lessons each for primary, intermediate, and secondary grades. Lessons include objectives, materials, vocabulary, and procedure, and...
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ESL Integrated Literature Unit
Students read and analyze information related to the book Island of the Blue Dolphin. They select appropriate information for the purpose of investigating part of the book.
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Mythology in the ESL Classroom
Young scholars study myths, mythological figures, and the ancient classics. They develop a sensitivity to the beliefs, values, attitudes, and views of man's development at that time. They illustrate the powers of each god discussed...
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Using Southeast Asian Folktales to Teach Reading and Writing
Students use maps to locate the countries of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. In groups, they compare and contrast the three countries in regard to their culture, morals and values. They read various examples of folktales and write their...
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Using Modal Verbs to Problem Solve - Discussing a Difficult Situation
Students focus on the use of modal verbs of probability and advice in the past tense while discussing and solving a difficult problem.
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Lesson Plan for Reading
Students in an adult ESL classroom are introduced to the definition of freedom of speech. Using the internet, they discover the differences between the rule of law and rule of men. To end the lesson, they examine how the court system...
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ESL Holiday Lessons: World Fair Trade Day
In this language skills learning exercise, students read an article about World Fair Trade Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble ...
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Reading Comprehension Practice: Nonfiction Text
Young scholars practice their reading comprehension. In this reading comprehension activity, students read or listen to a nonfiction article about meditation. This activity includes discussion questions and comprehension questions.
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Family Album: ESL, Social Studies, Art, Bookmaking, Literacy
Students construct a personalized book with their own family members to practice family vocabulary and literacy in English. This activity would benefit any kindergartener; but is especially aimed at the English Learner.
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Spiders Have Too Many Legs, Study Finds
Students explore current events by answering study questions about an article. In this arachnids activity, students read a recently published article which discusses the importance of spiders and their 8 legs. Students answer study...
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Literacy: The Puerto Rican Papers
Students in an ESL classroom are introduced to new vocabulary before reading a story in their native language. In groups, they discuss how the tradition of writing stories down became a tradition and answer comprehension questions. To...
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Things You Should or Must Do
In this conversations activity, students read 8 short conversations. Students complete the conversations by writing the letter of the phrase that best tells what should be done.
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ESL: Answering Questions About Pictures
In this ESL word/picture comprehension worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures and read the questions printed next to them. Students answer each question on the line.
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ESL: Horse Idioms
In this ESL "horse" idioms activity, students read sentences and determine the meaning of underlined idioms, 6 total. Page has links to additional resources.
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ESL Activity: I Was Just About to Call You
In this ESL language worksheet, students read a short "coincidence" conversation, then make 3 sentences using the pattern: "I was just about to ___________when..." Then students list 8 things they might offer to a guest.
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ESL: Fiil-In-The-Blank Vocabulary Practice
In this ESL vocabulary activity, students read sentences, "thinking" about the correct word to fill in the blank, then click on the answer button to check for accuracy.
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ESL: Montgomery Bus Boycott
In this ESL Montgomery Bus Boycott activity, students fill in blanks to complete a short passage about the boycott, clicking on buttons to check answers.