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From Whose Perspective?
Students critically analyze news coverage of Palestinian-Israeli violence by comparing information from a variety of news sources. They compose expository essays reflecting on how to obtain accurate, unbiased, and credible information.
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Tolerance and Genocide
High schoolers investigate the causes of genocide. In this cultural diversity instructional activity, students discuss genocide incidents in Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. High schoolers then write essays about what they...
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From Nag to Moneybag
In this ESL reading worksheet, students read an article about a man who won the New York lottery. Students then answer 8 essay questions about the article.
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ELL Rollover Accident- What Should Bob Do Next?
In this ELL reading and reasoning worksheet, students read a short selection about a man who was in a rollover accident. They answer 5 true or false questions, before writing a short essay detailing whether the man should or should not...
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ESL Holiday Lessons
For this language skills worksheet, learners read an article on World Press Freedom Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble questions, 30 short answer...
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Writing Catchy Introductions
In this introductory paragraph worksheet, students learn techniques for writing an attention-catching introductory paragraph. Students then read several introductory paragraphs and determine which strategies were used.
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Centennial: Simple Gifts...Personal Contributions To Utah
Fourth graders consider how the concept of giving can affect a society for the better. They read various essays on giving and examine obituaries to highlight individuals who contributed to society over the course of their lives.
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Unit One - Introduction to World Religion
Eleventh graders examine World Religions within this lesson. They can choose which assignments to complete depending on the grade they want to receive. There are no objectives to bounce off of when you view this lesson.
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All About Me
Learners examine their own personality traits and preferences. They use this information to write an autobiography.
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Old Testament of the Bible
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 15 multiple choice questions about the Old Testament of the Bible. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Stereotype Characters Activity
Here is a lesson designed for middle schoolers which helps them recognize stereotypes one way or another against a particular group of people. They also determine what may have motivated the author to use a stereotype in the first place....
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Fill-In | Valentine's Day
Learners read an editorial on Valentine's Day and either fill in the blanks with their own words, or try to place the words from the word bank in the correct spots. This may be useful for English learners.
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Homeschooling Chronicles - Middle School Years
Teaching middle school for the first time was a rude awakening and a pleasant surprise.
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The Native American: Through the Eyes of His Mask With a Special Focus on the Indians of Connecticut
Students respond to the environment in an artistic way. They assemble a work using found materials and make a pot using the coil or pinch pot method. They develop a meaningful decoration and/or design on the inner or outer surface of...
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Power Writing to Elaborate: Paragraph Writing, Main Idea
Students are walked through an outline (Power Writing) and shown how to elaborate on a main idea in their writing.
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Planting Seeds of Philanthropy
Middle schoolers explore the importance of maintaining a democracy through philanthropic actions. In this character education lesson, students discover what the Japanese internment camps were, and why they were an infringement on...
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Abe Lincoln and Me
Students listen to story read by teacher, recall facts from the story, and discuss Abraham Lincoln and his birthday.
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Gaining Ground
Students explore African-American art by researching, preparing and presenting reports on particular artists. They analyze what they have learned through the lens of modernism.
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Performances of Lear's Speeches
Students engage in a lesson which gives them an introduction to the text, as a way to compare and contrast the lesson learned at the end of the play. They utilize worksheets imbedded in this plan to interpret what Lear is saying.
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ESL Homonyms -Quiz 49
In this homonyms quiz worksheet, students complete a set of 20 multiple choice questions, choosing the correct homonyms to complete sentences. Students may click on an answer button for immediate feedback.