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Commonly Confused Words - Quiz 1
In this confused words worksheet, learners fill in the blanks to sentences by choosing the correct confusing word. Students complete 19 sentences.
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Context Clues Worksheet (Part 1)
Practice using context clues to determine the meaning of specific words. Learners read a sentence and write the meaning of the underlined word on the line below each sentence. By practicing this skill, class members will soon be ready to...
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Dictionary Skills
An online, interactive instructional activity provides plenty of practice with using the dictionary. Learners look up and complete or correct 22 compound nouns and adjectives. They connect definitions of words that have affixes to the...
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Descriptive Prompt: Precise Language
Incorporate sensory details into a piece of descriptive writing. First, elementary and middle schoolers improve a piece of writing by using precise, vivid language, as well as appropriate word choice. They then listen to a variety of...
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Breaking News English; Deadly E. Coli Strikes Europe
Read a breaking news article relating to a deadly bacteria while building vocabulary and writing skills. Critical thinkers work with a partner to write down the different words they have found in the article. They complete several...
University of Kansas
Exponential and Logarithm Problems
This worksheet manages to provide both fun and serious work solving exponential and logarithmic application problems in engaging story lines and real-life situations. A strong emphasis on science applications and numbers pulled straight...
Helping Dyslexia
Picture Pairs Final Blends
Engage your pupils in learning final blends with a game of memory! Provided here are 44 word and image pairs to print and cut out in order to put together the game. Each word includes a final blend.
Prestwick House
Vocabulary Activity Sheet
What does it mean to stream a program? How do you know if you're watching a mash-up? If you don't know these words, reach for your handy Merriam-Webster dictionary, because they're there! A series of fill-in-the-blank questions prompt...
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SentenceBuilderTeen™
Have you seen a large number of grammatically incorrect sentences in class writing lately? Help alleviate that issue with this app, which is targeted toward teenagers. Class members look at age-appropriate images and choose the correct...
Illustrative Mathematics
Plastic Building Blocks
Let's build a castle! Dennis and Cody have big plans, but do they have enough blocks between the two of them to accomplish their goal? A great context that requires students to add and compare mixed numbers. Encourage the use of pictures...
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Sight Words: Printing Practice 7
In this early childhood sight words printing practice worksheet, students read and trace the 10 sight words. The words are correct, oh, quickly, person, became, shown, minutes, strong, verb, and stars.
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Positive And Negative Words 2
In this language arts worksheet, students investigate if words have positive or negative connotations. Students analyze a list of 20 words and mark them with a P or N according to whether they are positive or negative.
Nosapo
The Gifts of Wali Dad: A Tale of India and Pakistan
It is more blessed to give than receive. A story about Wali Dad opens a collection of character-based reading passages from authors such as Leo Tolstoy. Vocabulary words and discussion questions enhance the text.
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Reading Comprehension: Thunder and Lightning
Thunder and lightning are so exciting! Your class gets to read all about it. This informational reading passage provides them with a scientific explanation of thunder and lightning. They read the passage, answer comprehension questions,...
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Express Yourself
First graders identify details that make reading and writing more interesting. They classify events, people, places, and things and attach specific characteristics to each one. Everyone generates describing words on a worksheet that's...
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My Blackberry Isn't Working
This instructional activity starts out on a strong note by using a humorous video called "My Blackberry Is Not Working" from BBC One to teach parody. While they watch the short video, viewers fill out a chart about the electronic brands,...
EngageNY
Introducing a Thematic Concept in This Unit: The “Invisibility” of Captives during WWII (pages 170-181)
Scholars discuss the phrase identity is erased and how it relates to the theme of invisibility. They use their Understanding Invisibility note catcher to identify how invisibility may occur within a person. They then work on a Gathering...
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"As You Like It" by William Shakespeare
Jacque's soliloquy from Act II, scene ii of As You Like It sets the stage for a close reading exercise that models how to approach difficult, dense text and enables readers to practice reading comprehension and analysis skills. Learners...
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Various words and common sayings
in this various words and common sayings worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences common sayings with various words. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
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Wild Weather Multiple Choice Words
In this weather words worksheet, students complete a set of 15 multiple choice questions, reading descriptions of weather conditions and choosing the correct word for each description.
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Animal Word Scramble
In this animal-themed word scramble worksheet, students use the provided picture clues to unscramble 5 animal-related words.
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Word Scramble #1
In this fruit-themed word scramble worksheet, students use the provided picture clues to unscramble 4 fruit-related words.
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Picture Me with Words
Students search in newspapers for words that describe them or what they like. They gather the words and use them to create a self-portrait. They read "boring" sentences and rewrite them using more descriptive words. They write 10 word...
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One Word Substitution
For this letter d words worksheet, students match letter d words with their definitions. Students complete 10 letter d word matches.