University of Texas at Austin
Tex's French Grammar: Depuis, Pendant, Pour "For"
This site from Tex's French Grammar provides a good explanation of the three prepositions in French, depuis, pendant and pour, that are translated as 'for' and are used to indicate the duration of an event. Provides usage examples and...
University of Texas at Austin
Tex's French Grammar: Superlative of Adjectives
This site from Tex's French Grammar has a good presentation of superlative adjectives (le, la, les,plus/moins) and irregular adjectives. Provides usage examples, dialogues and interactive practice exercises (all both written and audio).
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Collection
This Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood collection emphases social-emotional development and academic success. Research tells us that for children to be successful in school, they must be mentally healthy and they must have good interpersonal...
Other
Poetry Analysis for 10th Grade Language Arts
Choose from the poems, then complete the reading, discussion, and writing activities. A good wrap-up to a poetry unit.
British Council
British Council: Learn English Kids: This Little Piggy
Watch and read along with the nursery rhyme, This Little Piggy. If you don't know how to play, you can learn here. Good for beginning readers.
Other
Note Taking Skills
This site contains information on taking good notes and how to use them effectively. Check out all three note-taking and listening links as the information varies.
Daily Teaching Tools
Daily Teaching Tools: Academic Tips to Help Kids Learn to Be Effective Students
A teaching resource with information and downloadable handouts on various study skills including the following: Coming to Class Prepared, Student Planers, Good Listening in Class, Taking Notes in Class, Using Acronyms to Remember...
Daily Teaching Tools
Daily Teaching Tools: Academic Tips to Help Kids Learn to Be Effective Students
A teaching resource with information and downloadable handouts on various study skills including the following: Coming to Class Prepared, Student Planers, Good Listening in Class, Taking Notes in Class, Using Acronyms to Remember...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Do You Know Whom to Trust?
We believe a lot of things because we've been told- from our personal acquaintances and also experts. With so many belief systems being passed to us, how do we know whom to trust? Using contemporary examples, Ram Neta explains when...
New York Times
New York Times: Hurricane Katrina: The Storm's Impact
Riveting pictures of the hurricane and its aftermath have brief descriptions written below. Good reading practice for the advanced English language learner. The video of early reports provides listening practice.
Edutopia
Edutopia: Teaching Your Students How to Have a Conversation
While it is impossible to know all of the reasons, there is no doubt that learning to listen and talk is an extremely important way to broaden knowledge, enhance understanding and build community. Perhaps this is why the core standards...
Other
Queendom: Communication Skills Test
Take the simple test. You may become aware of your strengths and/or weaknesses as a communicator. SL.9-10.1c Active Partic, SL.11-12.1c Questions/Part