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Introduce Vocabulary: Pinkalicious
Students are read Pinkalicious by Elizabeth Kann. In this vocabulary focused lesson, students discover the meaning of at least three new Tier Two words. They discuss the definitions of the words both before and after the story is read....
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Self-Control
Students examine their feelings of anger in various situations. In groups, they view scenerios from different points of view and from reading many poems. They answer comprehension questions about a story they read to end the class.
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ESL Printing Practice
In this ESL printing practice worksheet, students tract a paragraph about controlling their anger. A reference web site for additional resources is given.
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Breaking News English: Britons Furious Over Politician's Expenses
In this English learning exercise, students read "Briton's Furious over Politician's Expenses," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 1--Grade 7 (2006)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read several passages and two poems and answer reading comprehension questions. Students then write an essay response to one of the passages.
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Breaking News English: Brazil Fury over Britain's Toxic Waste
In this English worksheet, students read "Brazil Fury over Britain's Toxic Waste," and then respond to 1 essay, 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 10 true or false questions about the selection.
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Coping with Job Loss
Students discuss the different stages of job loss. In this communication lesson, students brainstorm ways to cope with this situation. They share their ideas in class.
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Test Your Grammar Skills
In this grammar skills lesson, students read the descriptions and select the correct punctuation mark for each example. Students complete 10 examples.
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Artist & Attitude
Students understand the importance of tone in a piece of artwork. They become more aware of purpose before they evaluate any form of art. Students use tone to help establish the success of a written story.
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Destructive/Constructive Communication
Students are introduced to the characteristics of destructive and constructive communication. In groups, they send I-messages to other groups of examples of each. To end the lesson, they participate in role-play activities to practice...
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Fantasy Fusion
Students create a fantasy/fairy tale book, with them and their reading buddy as the main characters. Using the Olympus digital cameras available, the older students photograph the younger students and have pictures taken of them reading...
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Vocabulary for Robin Hood
In this vocabulary worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences from the story Robin Hood. Students complete 24 problems on this worksheet.
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News: Intermittent Explosive Disorder
Students discuss annoyances and read an article about intermittent explosive disorder. They complete worksheets and devise survey questions about annoying situations. They have classmates rate them from least to most bothersome.
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The Power of Words: Male Bashing and Gender
Students brainstorm words that typically describe men or women. They also brainstorm words that are insulting to both genders. They answer questions about the activity and discuss their answers.
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Creating a World of Peace at Home and Abroad
Young scholars are introduced to the various lives of children in other countries. Using current events, they compare and contrast the events in America with that of the country they chose. They review the importance of peace and the...
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Getting Along With Roommates
Students brainstorm a list of characteristics they look for when choosing a roommate. In groups, they discuss how easily problems arise and how to solve them. To end the lesson, they role play how to confront a roommate when there is a...
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Vocabulary Word Search Puzzle
In this literacy activity, middle schoolers look for the words that are related to the theme of the activity. They also work on the skills of spelling and word recognition.
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The Lion and the Mouse: Reading Comprehension
In this comprehension worksheet, students read a selection about The Lion and the Mouse, then answer 5 multiple choice questions. Answers provided.
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Word Choice: Loss and Lost
In these word choice worksheets, students read the sentences and then complete each sentence with the word loss and lost.
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Breaking News English: Philippine President Faces Impeachment
In this English activity, students read " Philippine President Faces Impeachment," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Average Worker Wastes 2 Hours a Day
In this English worksheet, students read "Average Worker Wastes 2 Hours a Day," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Pentagon Reports on Koran Abuse
In this English worksheet, students read "Pentagon Reports on Koran Abuse," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Breaking News English: Kenya's First Lady Runs Amok
In this English instructional activity, students read "Kenya's First Lady Runs Amok," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.
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Non-verbal Cues
Students distinguish between verbal and nonverbal communication. In this communication series lesson, students identify the emotions portrayed by photos shown. They role play examples of good and bad listening skills.