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Movie Crossword

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this adjective worksheet, students employ the crossword clues to help them determine which adjectives listed in the word bank accurately describe the types of movies presented.
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ESL Teacher

For Students Higher Ed
In this civics worksheet, students read a paragraph about an ESL teacher who is pregnant. They answer five true/false questions about the paragraph. Students write a paragraph describing one way to solve the problem that is presented in...
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Basic Handwriting for Kids

Verb Word Bank

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this recognizing verbs activity, students choose present and past tense verbs in a word bank to complete sentences. Students fill in five blanks.
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Christmas Word Matching Activity

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this holiday themed matching learning exercise, students match pictures of Christmas items with the words that name them. They see black line pictures of items such as a Christmas tree, a present, an angel, and a star.
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Volume of a Stair-Step

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders calculate the volume of a stair-step. In this volume lesson, 6th graders apply their knowledge of the formula for finding volume. They practice their use of math language since this lesson is presented in a Japanese...
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Omaha Immigration Case Study

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders explore the immigration patterns in the United States.  In this American History instructional activity, 11th graders study the push and pull factors that caused immigration.  Students research one group of...
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ESL-Irregular Verbs

For Students 4th - 6th
In this ESL irregular verbs learning exercise, students complete a chart, filling in the simple past, present participle and past participle of given infinitives.
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How To Eat Healthy On the Road

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this healthy eating worksheet, students watch a video clip about how to eat healthy on a road trip. Students then match each tip presented in the video to the sentences. This is intended for ESL students but is usable by all.
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Verbal Boxing

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students debate issues. In this debate lesson, students are presented topics to debate. Working in small groups, students compete in one minute boxing rounds.  Resources are included.
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Love and Romance

For Students Higher Ed
In this ESL worksheet, students study words of love and romance.  Students focus on 8 pictures and label each with the appropriate vocabulary.  Students then use 5 questions for speaking and discussion of the presented pictures.
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Talking About Cities

For Students Higher Ed
  In this ESL worksheet, students study words and aspects of different cities.  Students focus on 9 pictures and label each with the appropriate vocabulary.  Students then use the given questions for...
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ESL-Irregular Verbs

For Students 5th - 6th
In this ESL verb learning exercise, students fill in missing forms of verbs, past participle, past or present. A website reference is given for additional activities. 
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Simple Past Tense: "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this simple present tense learning exercise, students use fill in blanks in the story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" with simple past tense verbs. ESL appropriate but not exclusive.
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Significance of Individuals to Defending Human Rights

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine four different kinds of human rights.  For this American Government lesson, 11th graders research the assigned human right in their groups.  Students create a presentation about this human right to...
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To Present And Give Controlled Practice of 'could I + Inf' And 'could You + Inf' As Polite Requests

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students practice 'Could I + inf' and 'Could you + inf' as polite requests.
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The Perfect Birthday Present

For Students Higher Ed
In this ESL worksheet, students work with sentence completion. Students read the given story and complete 25 fill in the blank questions, using the interactive website to click when finished.
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Present Simple Questions

For Students 5th - Higher Ed
In this language arts worksheet, students complete 12 questions on cards. Each begins with "Are you..?" or "Can you..?" or "Do you like...?" Students then take their completed question cards around the room and ask classmates for their...
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Working Together to Improve Our Community

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners from the fourth grade research a solution to a community problem and converse with eighth graders via email. Eighth graders study the political process and work with the fourth graders to present information to the public to...
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THE TRAVELS OF BABAR: An Adventure in Scales

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students locate and identify the seven continents. They use longitude and latitude in establishing a location. Students enhance the knowledge of geographical location with cultures. Individuals or small groups research multiple aspects...
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Civil War

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Historical poetry is lyrical in form and rich with content. After examining the differences between the Northern and Southern states before and during the U.S. Civil War, learners complete a Venn diagram and create an illustration of the...
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Developing Presentation Skills by Using Authentic Literature

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Advanced level ESL students engage in an increasing verbal communication skills through children's literature. The focus of these activities is for children to develope presentation skills. Each activity would compliment any class room.
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All About Our Town

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Pupils explore brochure writing. They work in groups to brainstorm and categorize important places in their community. In addition, they gather information from the Internet, take pictures using a digital camera, and create a community...
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Perkins School for the Blind

Mix and Match

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Sorting and matching are skills that have all kinds of applications. Learners with low, but useable vision work to match an object to an object, an object to a picture, and a picture to a picture. This will help them identify objects...
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Home Living/ Daily Living: Food Pyramid

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
What did you have for lunch? Did it contain all four food groups? Help your special education class make good food choices and recognize foods in each of the four food groups. They look at images and discuss the foods on the food pyramid...