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Rubric Rating
Students develop a rubric or scoring guide to assess newpaper articles. They rate the story and write the reasons for the rating. An Essay Scoring Guide is attached for reference.
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Fiction or Nonfiction
In this online interactive fiction and non-fiction activity, students respond to 7 fill in the blank and multiple choice questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Mixed Plate
Students locate a sample restaurant review in a newspaper or magazine. They examine the review to find the opinion of the reviewer and discuss reviews that convey mixed opinions. They compose an original review in a similar style to...
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H.D. Thoreau's Philosophy of Government
Students read an essay by H.D. Thoreau as analysis of his philosophy on government. In this Thoreau analysis lesson, students work in groups to paraphrase two of Thoreau's criteria for his beliefs about government. Students write a...
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Genetics
Students investigate public policy regarding genetic research and have formed an educated opinion on what they believe the government role should be.
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Grade 6 Language Arts Book 3
In this grade 6 language arts book 3 worksheet, 6th graders read 2 passages and write 4 paragraphs using details from the passages.
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Youth Leading the Way
Learners share opinions about groups or activities that give meaning to their lives. They read and discuss the article "Challenging Tradition, Young Jews Worship on Their Terms". Afterward, they investigate and write news articles about...
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Hard or Hardly
For this hard or hardly worksheet, students practice their grammar skills as they respond to 5 fill in the blank questions. Students then take a survey using the 5 questions listed and write a follow-up report.
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Evaluating Conclusions
Tenth graders evaluate seven conclusions which use A Doll's House for the prompt response. They develop criteria for writing effective conclusions which respond to an End-of-Course II writing prompt.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 3--Grade 8 (Sample Test 2005)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read two articles and answer reading comprehension questions. Students answer two short answer questions and compose an essay using details from the...
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 6
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students listen to a story read to them by the facilitator and respond to questions regarding it. Students also respond to an open-ended essay question.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test Book 2--Grade 8 (2007)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students listen to an article twice, then answer reading comprehension questions. Students then use details from the article to compose an essay.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 2--Grade 8 (2006)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students listen to an article and take notes. Students then answer reading comprehension questions and compose an essay using details from the article.
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The "State" of ABC's
Fifth graders apply the ABC format to write books about various states. They identify important people, places, and events and include title. copyright, and dedication pages. They have items for all letters and createcovers and "about...
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 4 2005
In this 4th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students respond to 2 writing prompt questions.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 6 2006
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, 6th graders listen to a story read to them by the facilitator and respond to questions regarding it. Students also respond to an open-ended essay question.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 3--Grade 8
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read a story and a poem and answer reading comprehension questions. Students then compose an essay using details from both selections.
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Tooling Around Arizona: Reading Arizona Maps
Young scholars research Arizona maps. In this map lesson, students discuss map titles, scales, directions, elevation, and symbols. The class will examine topography, landforms, and rivers found on an Arizona map.
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French: The Resistance and Occupation during World War II
Students in advanced French classes examine the French resistance during world War II. They discover what it was like living in an occupied country while increasing their vocabulary skills and applying the conditional verb tense....
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Cell physiology and chemistry
Students design an experiment to discriminate between chemical diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion and active transport through a membrane. Be specific about predictions and interpretations!
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Björk
In this Bjork learning exercise, learners read about the life of the performer, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Weighty Matters
Young scholars analyze political cartoons, and write short paragraphs explaining the cartoon's meaning and the cartoonist's point-of-view.
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Confederation Editorials
Students investigate what an editorial is and will write one, for their simulated newspaper, about Confederation using primary-source documents from the "EvidenceWeb" portion of the Learning Centre, on the Library and Archives Canada...
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Cultural "I Amm" Speech Project
Eleventh graders use the internet and other sources to research a selected individual. They explore important events, challenges, and the impact and influence the person had on US History. Using the information gathered, 11th graders...