This activity challenges students to identify action words as verbs. The students will go on a verb scavenger hunt and play charades using action words. They will also utilize the Internet to reinforce what they have learned by playing...

In this lesson, If I Ran the Zoo, written by Dr. Seuss, is used as the mentor text. Young scholars will record their favorite adjectives from the mentor text, rank them according to their favorite, and share them. Students will also use...

A detailed look at the conditions of when to use the preterite versus the imperfect. Outstanding explanations, even though some may prove too detailed for many high school students. Excellent examples compare the use of the preterite and...