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Dictionaries
In this dictionary usage worksheet, 5th graders use a dictionary to look up the following words: cavalcade, suffuse, venerable, abyss, qualm, an intercede. Students then write a sentence using each of the 6 words.
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Under the Sea
Students imagine and describe fictitious sea animals that might live in the ocean. After reading an article, they reflect on new discoveries found in the ocean recently. Using the internet, they research the interdependence of animals...
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Under Pressure: How Deep Can They Dive?
Students explore geography by conducting an in-class experiment. In this deep sea exploration lesson plan, students identify the different zones of the ocean and utilize water bottles, masking tape and scissors to conduct a water...
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Really Useful List of 100 Irregular Plural Nouns in English
In this useful list of one hundred irregular plural nouns in English worksheet, students pronounce and discuss all of the one hundred examples and then write ten more original examples on the lines provided.
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Really Useful List of 100 Plural Nouns in English
In this language arts worksheet, students analyze a list of 100 nouns which do not follow the usual rule of adding an -s to make a plural. Students fill in the blanks of the chart and make irregular plurals. Example: tooth (teeth).
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100 Irregular Plural Nouns in English
In this irregular plural nouns activity, students fill in the blanks in this irregular plural noun chart. Students also add their own examples of irregular plural nouns that are not listed on the chart.
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Really Useful List of 100 Irregular Plural Nouns in English
For this irregular plural nouns worksheet, students study the list of 100 common irregular plural nouns. Students also add their own examples of irregular plural nouns that are not listed on the chart.
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What's in that Cake?
Learners discover the methods scientists use to investigate Oceanic habitats. In this oceanography instructional activity, students utilize the Internet to identify deep sea submersibles and how they help scientists study the...
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Oceans Group Creative Writing
In this writing about oceans worksheet, students use words given in a word bank and write a brief story about oceans, working with a group.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "The People of the Abyss"
This site provides the complete etext for Jack London's story, "The People of the Abyss."
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "Out of Time's Abyss"
This site provides the complete etext for Edgar Rice Burroughs's story, "Out of Time's Abyss."
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Floss Won't Save You From an Abyss
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Floss Won't Save You From an Abyss", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Gary Bodwin and can access a printable version of this piece.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Out of Time's "Abyss by Edgar Rice Burroughs
The full text of the Out of Time's Abyss by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Register for a free account to unlock annotation tools, printing, and more.
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Classic Reader: The People of the Abyss by Jack London
Read the full text of "The People of the Abyss" about Jack London's first-hand experience living in poverty in the East End of London.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jack London
Lesson plans, e-notes, activities, and other resources are provided for teaching students reading Jack London's The Call of the Wild and his other works.