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Terrorism: What's in a Word?
Students read selected articles and discuss various definitions of terrorism. They create a chekclist of their definitions. Students listen as the teacher reads several scenarios aloud and decide if the incident would count as terrorism....
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Definition of Science Terms
In this water vocabulary worksheet, students read and learn 12 words that pertain to water and the water cycle. Each word and definition is printed on a separate page in a snowflake shape.
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A New Word Everyday: The Hobbit
Students record unknown vocabulary they encounter while reading The Hobbit. In this "A New Word Everyday" lesson, after students record unknown words, they must use a dictionary to find the correct definition and write it down.
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Words in the News: Oscar Nominations Announced
Young scholars examine the oscars and the nomination process. They practice using new vocabulary words associated with the event. In groups, they match the vocabulary with the definitions.
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Words in the News: Phantom of the Opera Success
Students discuss the recent success of the "Phantom of the Opera". They practice using new vocabulary associated with the musical. In groups, they work together to match the word with its definition.
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Words in the News: Carol Thatcher Wins TV Show
Students discuss what they know about reality television. In groups, they use new vocabulary words to match to its definition. They read an article and answer questions about reality television.
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Words in the News: Blatter Blasts Football's New Money Men
Learners discuss an article headline about Sepp Blatter, the international football league president. In groups, they work together to match new vocabulary words to their definition. They read an article and answer questions about Blatter.
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Words in the News: Adidas Buys Rival Reebok
Students name as many brand names as they can. In groups, they practice using new vocabulary words and match them with their definitions. They read an article about Adidas buying Reebok and answer questions.
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Words in the News: Growth in Air Travel Harms Environment
Pupils discuss activities that they believe harm the environment. In groups, they match the new vocabulary words to their definitions. They read an article about environmental damage and answer questions.
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The Indefinite and Definite Article- Explanation and Practice Exercises
For this language arts worksheet, students read about the proper use of the definite and indefinite articles. They complete 28 sentences showing the proper use of the articles, and complete a model paragraph using the proper articles...
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"Words, words, words"
High schoolers discuss words that represent the "big ideas" in Othello and that recur throughout the play. They will be assigned words to track throughout the text, recording which character says the word and in what context.
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Unlocking New Words
Students are introduced to the various types of suffixes and prefixes. In groups, they identify the root words and determine the proper suffix or prefix to add to the root. They complete a worksheet and review their answers to end the...
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My Spelling Words: Spelling Lists #1
In this spelling worksheet, students practice and spelling 12 given words. They look up each word in the dictionary and identify its parts of speech. All 13 words are one-syllable words and contain two to four letters.
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Power Words
Using words can create a power struggle! Using antonyms and synonyms can create a Power Words game! Check out this activity that teachers your class the difference between the two and how to use a thesaurus.
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My Spelling Words: Spelling List #2
In this spelling worksheet, students read and write thirteen one and two syllable words. Afterward, they look up each word in the dictionary and identify its part of speech.
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Words in the News Rabid Vampire Bats Attack Humans in Brazil 02 November 2005
Students participate in word work and vocabulary building before reading an online article. They complete worksheets or an online quiz the focuses on homographs. They write a diary entry.
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Words in the News: Rabid Vampire Bats Attack Humans in Brazil
Learners discuss what they believe the most dangerous animal is. In groups, they match new vocabulary words with their defintions. They read an article about a rabid bat attacking humans in Brazil and answer questions.
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Interesting Words
In this vocabulary worksheet, learners read words and their definitions in a word box, then write the correct word that finishes the 6 sentences below. A challenge activity is included.
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February and Other Words with Tricky Spellings
In this February and other words with tricky spellings worksheet, students use scrambled letters, definitions and a dictionary to identify 65 words with tricky spellings, then write them. A list of more irregular words is included.
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Words in the News: London Parties at Street Carnival
Students discuss their experiences at festivals and carnivals. They practice using new vocabulary words and match them with their definitions. They read an article about a carnival in London and answer questions.
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My Spelling Words: Spelling List #70
In this spelling worksheet, students practice reading and writing given spelling words. Next they alphabetize their words and write a short definition of each one. There are 10 spelling words in this list.
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My Spelling Words- Spelling List #52
In this spelling worksheet, students learn to spell 10 words. All words seem to be stages of human life. Students write each word, alphabetize them and write a brief definition for each.
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My Spelling Words-- Spelling List #181
In this spelling worksheet, students learn to spell 12 words. Students look up the words in the dictionary and write the guide words for each. Students write the definition for 2 words of their choice.
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My Spelling Words -- Spelling List #183
In this spelling learning exercise, students learn to spell 12 words. Students look up the words in the dictionary and write the guide words for each. Students write the definition for 2 words of their choice. All words in the list have...