To do something to someone or something or not to do something to someone. That is the question. And it is the source of the confusion between lie and lay. The strength of this activity is in the clear, cogent explanation for the...

Review some commonly confused words with your middle schoolers. With this two-page worksheet, they review lay and lie. With each sentence provided, they must choose which one of the target words would best complete the sentence. Then,...

How do people solve problems in healthy ways? Writers explore a topic of interest in their multi-genre writing assignment exploring Zach's Lie. The final resource in a series of seven includes multiple scaffolds and organizers for...

Individuals match vocabulary words within a magic square, a concept that ties in nicely with math class. The words are all located in Zach's Lie and were specifically selected to increase comprehension of the text. Fifth in a series...

The class explores the truths and lies regarding Zach's Lie through a well-written anticipation guide. First in a series of seven resources, the guide addresses themes within the text. The class collaboratively discusses their...

Are your pupils caught in the lie/lay confusion? Give them extra practice with a worksheet that defines the difference in meaning, conjugates the words, and gives examples of how the two verbs are used. Learners then practice with 10...

It's tough for high schoolers to assess what is a credible resource and what is not. A helpful resource prompts class members to research a particular topic and record two facts—and create one lie—while documenting the sources. They...

Close your eyes and picture a time where you decided to tell the truth to someone. What were you wearing? How did you feel? Such prompts begin a guided imagery activity for Zach's Lie. Directions for creating an environment conducive to...

The attached resource is no lie! The K-W-H-L activity, which is fourth in a series of seven, serves as a pre- and post-assessment. First, pupils brainstorm what they know about a specific topic, then they list what they want to know, how...

Your class won't be a bunch of squares from using this well-rounded activity! Instead, they'll be expressing thoughtful questions using the cubing strategy. The class brainstorms questions of increasing rigor about Zach's Lie in the...

"Three Stones Back," a passage from Matt de la Pena's best-seller, Ball Don't Lie, allows readers to practice their close reading skills as they compare the passage to an information text about wealth inequality. 

In this lie or lay worksheet, students choose the correct word lie, lay, lied, or laid to fill in the blank to sentences. Students do this for 9 sentences.

In this lay or lie activity, students choose the correct word to complete the sentences. Students choose lay or lie to complete 18 sentences.

In this misused verbs worksheet, students insert the words lie or lay into the sentences. Students complete 10 sentences total on this worksheet.

In this lay, lie, and lie down worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with the correct forms of the words lay, lie, or lie down. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.

In this verb use learning exercise, students answer 14 fill in the blank questions with the correct for of the verb lay or lie. Next students create 4 sentences on their own using the verbs lay and lie.

In this online interactive grammar activity, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding the use of lay and lie. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

In this online grammar worksheet, students read the sentences and fill the blanks with the words laid, lain, or lied. Students complete 14 exercises.

In this lie and lay worksheet, students fill in the blanks for sentences with either the word lie or lay. Students fill in the blanks for 20 sentences.

In this language arts worksheet, students explore the theme of truthfulness and lying in Lois Lowry's novel Number the Stars. Students answer 4 essay questions.

“It’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become.” You’re never too old for Dr. Seuss and using The Sneetches and The Lorax is a great way to introduce readers to allegories, parables, and literary symbolism. The lessons...

Clarify the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs and when to use lay versus lie. Various examples are given before writers practice underlining verbs, circling the object of each verb, and filling in sentences with either...

In these irregular verbs worksheets, students learn to select the correct form of lay or lie. Students read the sentences and select the correct verb form of lay or lie to complete each sentence.

In this "One Art" worksheet, students discuss the poem as an exercise in self-deception.  Students answer four questions about the poet's view of loss and her attempt to come to terms with it by making it seem trivial.