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Curated OER

Why is it important to earn a GED?

For Teachers Higher Ed
Pupils write a profile describing themselves. They access the internet site and complete the "Self-appraisal" section called "Employment Search Readiness Inventory." Students look at other options provided by this site to find other...
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Curated OER

Cancer-Fighting Foods and Health

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students will locate designated URL's to learn more about cancer protective foods. They will inventory their own dietary habits and that of their family to see which of these foods they have eaten and which are regular parts of their diet.
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Curated OER

Media Campaign

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders design and present a media product supporting environmental stewardship. They demonstrate an understanding of the nature and types of waste and of their management in industry and the community. They assess the results...
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Lexicheck

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students review the production or reception of word usage. They practice using vocabulary tips in both written and spoken usage. Students incorporate a variety of ways to comprehend unknown words.
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Curated OER

Keyboarding-Fractured Fractions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars practice key words based on clues. They are able to generate a numbered list of words. Students use correct keyboarding techniques. They strengthen their practice on the alphabet keys in the end.
Organizer
Curated OER

Reading Comprehension

For Students 4th - 5th
In this similarities and differences worksheet, students identify the strategy of reading for similarities and differences. Students study a Venn diagram and then complete their own Venn diagram for similarities and differences in a text.
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Here's an Instant Activity for November 5, 2001

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders practice spelling ou words. In this phonics and spelling lesson, 3rd graders brainstorm words using the 'ou' spelling pattern. Students review compound words and brainstorm compounds words. Students complete the 'instant...
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A Sense of West Virginia

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students consider their perceptions of the world through their 5 senses while visiting the West Virginia State Museum. In this West Virginia history lesson plan, students discover how knowing about the past helps with their understanding...
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Computations and Subtraction

For Teachers 1st
First graders solve addition and subtraction problems for the number of boys and girls in the school.  In this computations and subtraction lesson, 1st graders review using addition and subtraction to solve problems. 
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Other

Use the Correct Business Letter Format

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives information on the format, layout, and content of a business letter. Also includes examples of business letters.
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Other

Speak Speak: Making Requests in Emails and Letters

For Students 9th - 11th
We often have to make requests and ask for things in our letters and emails. To do this, we use phrases like 'could you' and 'would you.' Here we can see some examples of requests using these. Note the different levels of politeness.
Handout
Letter Writing Guide

Sample Interview Thank You Letter

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational site provides a well-written thank you letter exemplar. This example of a thank you letter is intended as a follow-up to an interview.
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TES Global

Tes: Letters: Formal & Informal

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This resource provides explanations for different modes of writing. Examples of informal and formats are provided.
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Letter Writing Guide

How to Write an Apology Letter

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational site for teachers and students explains the importance of a letter of apology. Then the article articulates the types of information to include in friendly/personal apology letters and in formal/business apology letters.
Handout
Letter Writing Guide

Sample Farewell Letter

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational site provides a well-written farewell letter exemplar.
Handout
English Plus+

Capitalizing in Letters

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This page gives information and examples about capital letters in letters.
Handout
Other

Grammar Monster: Capital Letters With North, East, South, and West

For Students 9th - 10th
Information and examples showing when and when not to capitalize directions.
Handout
Letter Writing Guide

Sample Apology Letter (Business)

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational site provides a well-written letter of apology exemplar. This letter of apology is a model for use in relation to a business issue.
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Letter Writing Guide

Sample Letter of Recommendation

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational site provides a well-written letter of recommendation exemplar.
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Letter Writing Guide

Sample Letter of Appeal

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational site provides a well-written letter of appeal exemplar.
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Letter Writing Guide

Sample Resignation Letter

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational site provides a well-written letter of resignation exemplar.
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Letter Writing Guide

Sample Reference Letter

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational site provides a well-written letter of reference exemplar.
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Letter Writing Guide

Sample Letter of Interest

For Students 9th - 10th
This informational site provides a well-written letter of interest exemplar.
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Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Spoonerism

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This is a glossary entry for "Spoonerism" including the definition, background information, and examples.