First graders decode words containing the letter o when it is followed by a consonant and silent e.

Compare the Derbyshire accent to Standard English. There are eight common differences between the two languages for learners to discover. A great worksheet to start a discussion on the various forms and conventions of Standard English.

An easy way to introduce numerical patterns, these activities can be made simpler by using addition, or more difficult with division, fractions, and percentages. Children examine patterns and determine the missing number in the sequence....

Pupils develop aromaticity of recognizing letters. They recognize short o, /o/, in written and spoken words. Students read a story and discuss the shape their mouths make when saying the short o sound. They identify words with the short...

Learners become phonemically aware of various sounds that make up written words. This lesson focuses on the vowel correspondence a_e=/A/. They decode the long a mouth moves in words as well as practice spelling the words themselves.

Students gain insight into the correspondence ee = /EE/ in both written and spoken words. They recite tongue twisters with the /EE/ sound and use letterboxes to spell 'ee' words. They read a book with a variety of /EE/ words.

In this speaking and listening skills worksheet, students will take a test on the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). There are a total of 7 questions.

In this literacy and word usage worksheet, students complete several pages of activities that help them learn how to spell and use words with the sounds of ou, ow, oi, and oy as well words with the silent consonant sounds of b, g, gh, w,...

Students explore the book Can You Make a Piggy Giggle?. In this language arts lesson, students focus on a variety of aspects within the book. Students study the illustrations, listen for rhymes, and attempt the tongue twisters in the text.

In this infinitive phrases worksheet, students change the sentence around so that the infinitive phrase is now a gerund phrase. Students complete 10 sentences.

In this ESL time worksheet, students tell the time that they participate in 7 different activities. They have a partner complete the same questions explaining things such as the time they leave home, arrive at school, watch TV, and go to...

In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, learners answer 10 fill in the blank questions regarding circus-related terms. Students may submit their answers to be scored.

Students discuss the sounds that different animals make. Then they play a listening game, using the animal sounds they've discussed.

Students engage in a lesson to investigate some of the properties of sound. They create sounds and listen to the vibrations that are made while listing all the sounds that are heard. This is done while the eyes are closed to strengthen...

Young scholars name the letters of the alphabet. In this ESL lesson, the teacher introduces the letters of the alphabet or their sounds, then the class plays games to practice the letter names or sounds.

Students identify individual sounds in words in order to read and write. They explore ways to be successful in reading and identifying phonemes and sounds in words. Students recognize and use the phoneme a. They review the phoneme a by...

Students identify and phonetically pronounce the letters in the alphabet. They participate in a letter identification game, and play musical letters. Students then listen to the book "Alphabet Family" and discuss their favorite words...

Students view a multimedia presentation to identify beginning sounds.  In this phonics lesson, students recognize beginning sounds.  Students navigate a website for addition phonics sounds.

Second graders write their own version of the book "Somewhere" in this lesson. They listen to the book and locate the rhyming words within the text. They find the number of syllables per word in the text, and compare the number of...

In this verb and adjective worksheet, students choose the best word from a word bank to complete each of 14 sentences. This is from the UK and intended for ESL adults, but is usable by others.

Students explore the letter 'p' and the /p/ sound. Through instruction and modeling they practice writing uppercase and lowercase p's. They say 'p' tongue twisters. They identify 'p' words as they are read aloud from a story. They write...

Students practice various strategies for becoming fluent readers. They review the skills of phoneme recognition, decoding, crosschecking and spelling in order to read with automation. Working in pairs, students complete a pair-share of...

Students discover the challenges of translating poetry written in a character-based language through the study of Lao-tzu's work, Daodejing. This lesson includes possible extensions and evaluations.

Students reread texts with one minute reads to increase their reading pace and fluency. They work with a partner and time each other's oral reading. They reread the book "Lee and the Team" and fill out their partner's Speed Record Sheet.