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Conversation Lesson: The Necessity of Grammar
Start a conversation to convey proper English grammar. In groups pupils voice their opinion, have well supported disagreements, and explain why they feel as they do. This lesson builds academic discussion skills and fosters a command of...
English Club
Romance and Relationships
Romance and relationships are the subjects of an ESL worksheet designed for intermediate language learners. Class members match 10 sentences with the correct endings, match verbs with their correct definitions, and complete sentences...
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Gender Roles Business Case Studies
In this grammar learning exercise, students, in pairs, discuss the best solution to seven scenarios ranging from managing a warehouse, working with colleagues and the best applicant for a job.
Pearson
Non-Action Verbs
A verb is something you do — but can you always see the action? Use a slideshow presentation to clarify the differences between verbs that describe actions, and verbs that describe senses, preferences, and emotions.
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Statements Worksheet
For this grammar worksheet, students view an illustration and select which statement or word identifies the picture. There are 16 pictures to complete.
Savvas Learning
Comparatives and Superlatives
If not the best, then certainly one of the better grammar resources designed for language learners, this packet focuses on comparatives and superlatives.
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: Anticipation Guide
Before reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis, take part in this thought-provoking, pre-reading activity that invites discussion about the story's theme using universal adages.
Spreading Gratitude Rocks
A Note of Gratitude
Gertrude Stein once said, "Silent gratitude isn't much use to anyone." Learners break their silence by engaging in discussion and making lists of what makes them grateful. Next, pupils write and illustrate a thank you letter to a chosen...
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Idioms
In this grammar activity, learners choose the appropriate idiom expression to fill in the blanks in twenty-four sentences. Students discuss each idiom.
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Establishing a Strong Authorial Voice, Worksheet 2
Young writers are asked to revise and modify a series of sentences to make them stronger and relay a sense of voice. No definitions or models are given. You might use the worksheet to check for understanding after a discussion of...
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Using Accept/Except in Sentences
In this sentence completion worksheet, students choose either "accept" or "except" from the drop down menu to complete each of the ten fill-in sentences.
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Punctuating Dialogue
Sixth graders use narrative strategies (e.g., dialogue and action) to develop characters, plot and setting and maintain a consistent point of view. They create and accurately punctuate dialogue necessary to help the plot progress,...