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Culture Sharing:

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students share their unique cultures with others in the class and identify with different cultures from their own. Students use their English speaking skills to work with the other students from the same or nearby country. Students...
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The Play's the Thing: The Drama of Cyrano de Bergerac

For Teachers 8th
Students practice dramatic 'living' through various drama activities. In this drama lesson, students define drama, view examples of dramatic elements in Cyrano de Bergerac and Roxanne, define characterization within the dramas, study the...
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Conditional Chains

For Students Higher Ed
In this ESL grammar worksheet, students will focus on the usage of conditional phrases. Students will use their speaking skills to begin conditional phrases, while working with other students to verbally complete each phrase.
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Mount Everest History Lesson

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore Mount Everest. In this exploration lesson, students read "The Top of the World: Climbing Mount Everest," by Steve Jenkins. Students then respond to discussion questions and participate in a map skills activity.
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Using Plays in the Language Class

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students improve their reading and speaking skills. They experiment with language, tone of voice, body language as they write a play. They write a script to a play. They act out roles of the play.
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Studying English Abroad

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore what it might be like to study English in another country. In this ESL lesson, students complete several activities that represent what it might be like to experience learning the English language in another country,...
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TE Activity: Tears in Rain

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students examine photographs before writing captions for them. They develop visual literacy as they see how photographs are manipulated to show the effects of acid rain. They rewrite the photo captions after a class discussion.
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Speaking and Listening

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this basic mathematics worksheet, students follow instructions as given to play a math game. They listen for detail in explanations and narratives in various contexts. Students also provide feedback and confirmation of what they...
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ESL Row Row Row Your Boat

For Teachers K - 1st
In this song instructional activity, students enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills by learning the children's song 'Row Your Boat.'
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Pop Goes the Weasel

For Students K - 1st
In this English Language children's rhyme worksheet, students use the lyrics for 'Pop Goes the Weasel' to help enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills.
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If You're Happy and You Know It

For Students K - 1st
In this English Language children's rhyme worksheet, students enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills by practicing the rhyme 'If You're Happy and You Know It.'
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London Bridge is Falling Down

For Students K - 1st
In this English Language children's rhymes worksheet, student enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills by practicing the rhymes 'London Bridge is Falling Down.'
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Children's Rhymes

For Students K - 1st
In this English Language children's rhymes worksheet, student enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills by practicing the rhymes '10 Little Monkeys' and 'Jack Be Nimble.'
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Children's Rhymes

For Students K - 1st
In this English Language children's rhymes worksheet, student enhance their vocabulary and speaking skills by practicing the rhymes 'Little Boy Blue' and 'Jack and Jill.'
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Character Analysis and The Crucible

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Readers of The Crucible use a SATDO chart to collect evidence they will use to craft interpretive statements and an analysis of one of Miller’s characters. Background information on the play and about Miller, links to handouts,...
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Latin Roots: dict, vent, duct (Advanced)

For Students 11th - 12th
Such a comprehensive way to learn vocabulary! Complete the puzzle, read the vocabulary in context, and get a thorough definition for each vocabulary word. This resource focuses on words containing three Latin roots: dict, vent, and...
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The Backpack Travel Journals

For Teachers 2nd - 5th Standards
Strap on those backpacks, it's time to travel through history with this literature unit based on the first four books of The Magic Tree House series. While reading through these fun stories, children create story maps, record...
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"Blackbeard's Ghost" Differentiated Lesson Plan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Develop a better understanding of "Blackbeard's Ghost" with this differentiated lesson. Working in groups on a creative project, middle schoolers can reinforce their reading comprehension and literary analysis skills. Use this...
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Narrative pantomime

For Teachers K
Assign parts to read aloud Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag and have your young mimes act out their roles. This story focus on how beauty within is more important than outward appearance. Conclude by having your class provide an illustrated...
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Letters to Poets

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Add a strong poetry lesson to your literature unit. Middle and high schoolers investigate their writing voices with journaling and group discussion, then choose a famous poet to study. They write letters to their chosen poets, explaining...
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Ming Lo Moves the Mountain

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
A good story is a great way to support skills that are necessary for encouraging strong reading skills. Here is a class I do, You do, We do style lesson that stars the tale, Ming Lo Moves the Mountain. Included are two fun pre-reading...
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INVITING CANDIDATES TO CLASS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the election process by researching politcal platforms, inviting candidates to speak, surveying registered voters, and running a mock election.
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Foreign Language Lip-Sync Karaoke Contest

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Teach your class about foreign language through transcribing lyrics. They will transcribe the lyrics of a song in a foreign language and use the lyrics to create a cloze activity as they listen and speak the language with their...
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Red is the Word!

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Through the use of stories, artwork, and the KidPix program, youngsters explore the color word red, and engage in activities around the word. Teaching kindergartners about the color words can be so much fun. This could be adapted for any...