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The Star Fisher
What a terrific way to discuss racism in the 1920's. Learners read a story called The Star Fisher by Laurence Yep. It is about a Chinese American girl who experiences racism and prejudice after moving from Ohio to West Virginia....
IPA Productions
A Christmas Carol - The Story
Thirty-six pages familiarize scholars with the story and vocabulary of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. After reading and listening to an abbreviated version of the holiday tale learners show what they know about the sequence...
New York City Department of Education
Egypt
This six-week unit encompasses all subjects with a focus study on world history and the development of ancient civilizations. As gifted and talented students dive into the interesting yet challenging topic of Egypt, they...
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Dispenser Designs
After reading about the history of tape dispensers, learners compare and contrast different dispenser designs. Next, teams work within budgetary and time constraints to design a better dispenser. When finished, each engineer reflects on...
David Suits
“Wild Readers” Decoding Skills Lesson Plan
Set young readers on the path toward fluency with this phonemic awareness resource. Based on the award-winning children's book, Where the Wild Things Are, this lesson allows beginning readers to practice isolating...
Curated OER
Dental Health Challenge
In this dental health instructional activity, students read the 10 statements about dental health. Students then select the correct answer to complete the 10 exercises.
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Flag Day Challenge
In this Flag Day worksheet, students read 8 clues pertaining to Flag Day. From four choices, students choose the answer that best matches each clue.
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Mississippi Challenge
In this state facts worksheet, students read the statements about Mississippi. Students select the correct answer to complete the 10 statements.
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Kentucky Challenge
In this state facts worksheet, students read the phrases about the state of Kentucky and select the best answer to complete the 10 statements.
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Washington Challenge
In this state facts worksheet, learners read the statements about the state of Washington. Students find the correct answer for the 10 problems.
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South Dakota Challenge
In this South Dakota worksheet, learners read 10 clues to facts about the history of South Dakota. From four choices, students pick the word or phrase that best answers the clue.
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West Virginia Challenge
In this West Virginia worksheet, students read ten sentences that give a clue to a place, event or person in the history of West Virginia. Students choose the answer that best fits each clue.
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Eel Challenge
In this eels worksheet, learners complete a ten question multiple choice activity pertaining to eels. Students read each clue or definition and choose the correct word from four choices.
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Magnets Challenge
In this magnets worksheet, students read 11 definitions that pertain to magnets. From four choices, students choose the word that matches each meaning.
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Challenges to the Concert System
A panoramic view of the European revolutions of the 19th century ties these slides together, which feature paintings and maps to illustrate the effects of each revolution. Details and information about the Greek, Belgian, French, and...
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Mixed Spelling Challenge 1
In this recognizing words with spelling errors worksheet, students read groups of words and identify the five words that are spelled incorrectly in each group. Students circle 15 answers.
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Mixed Spelling Challenge 3
In this recognizing words with spelling errors learning exercise, students read groups of words and identify five words in each group that are misspelled. Students circle 15 words.
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Using Creative Techniques to Get Students to Read
You can get students to enjoy reading if you allow them to be more involved in the book selection process.
Curated OER
"Gone With The Wind" Challenge: Fun Trivia Quiz
Like most Fun Trivia quizzes, this quiz tests the takers ability to recall specific and often trivial elements of plot. Although it may be a useful tool to check for completion of the reading, the content should be reviewed before it is...
Curated OER
Oral History
Use oral history as a way to help learners develop communication skills. They interview a trusted adult about their life as a young person, challenges they overcame, and what they are proud of. Learners are then interviewed themselves in...
Reed Novel Studies
Snow Treasure: Novel Study
What does it mean to be courageous? With the study guide for Marie McSwigan's novel, Snow Treasure, scholars answer questions about the text and practice new vocabulary. They also write quatrain poems about courage or another theme from...
Joel Michel Studies
The Swiss Family Robinson: Novel Study
What items would most people want to have with them if they were stranded on a desert island? Using the novel study for The Swiss Family Robinson, scholars attempt to answer the question from their own perspectives. They also explore...
Reed Novel Studies
The Summer of Riley: Novel Study
The Labrador retriever is America's most popular dog breed. With the novel study for The Summer of Riley by Eve Bunting, scholars learn more about the sweet, lovable animal. Additionally, they write quatrain poems, explore foreshadowing...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Friends Together: English Language Development Lessons (Theme 4)
Enjoy this thematic friendship unit compiled with ESL lessons to develop strong language development while listening, speaking, looking, and moving. Class members participate in activities covering topics like making friends, asking for...