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"Playing in the Snow" - Reading Comprehension (Poem)
Have your English language learners puzzle through this activity. Class members read the incomplete poem about playing in the snow and use the given words to complete poem. This is challenging since some of the spaces are ambiguous. Ask...
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Barcos de papel
Reading short passages and answering comprehension questions is always a great way to get your beginning Spanish speakers immersed in the language. Here,they read a very short passage about making paper boats and answer four...
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ESL/ELD: Learning about Ash Wednesday
An overview of the history and tradition of Ash Wednesday in 2 paragraphs is accompanied by an array of language activities: cloze exercise, phrase matching, word jumble, multiple choice, sequencing, interview, group presentation,...
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Reading Comprehension Exercise
Looking to increase reading comprehension? Teach this lesson, which is flexible enough to use with either informational texts or with literature. Teams of boys and girls work together to answer a comprehension question after listening to...
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Do the Word Stretch
Young learners practice putting sounds together to form words. Even though the sound is not functioning on this presentation, the basic premise of leading students through the decoding process is great. There are only four examples,...
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The Classroom Library
Youngsters visit the classroom library to complete various reading activities, pushing their motivation to read! They will discuss different library books and read two specific books that use "Building Block" reading skills. They also...
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Ocean Animals
Very young learners identify ocean animal pictures by their correct name and create a book of ocean animals. They read books and lean ocean animal vocabulary using the SMART Board. A well-designed lesson!
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Cinco De Mayo: ELD Reading and Language-Building
A brief passage about the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo is accompanied by an array of language activities for ELD: cloze exercise, phrase matching, word jumble, multiple choice, sequencing, interview, group presentation, fluency writing,...
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Bones: Reading and Quiz
Make no bones about it- this anatomy worksheet is all about the human skeleton! Learners read a 2-page informational excerpt on bones and then use the information they learned to answer 9 recall questions, including 4 multiple-choice and...
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The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien: Study Guide - Mini Essays
For this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about J.R. Tolkien's The Two Towers. Students may check some of their answers online.
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High Frequency Words: Set 3
Here are twelve high frequency words that you can use as a game, flashcards, or to boost word recognition and reading skills. Intended for use with an autistic class but useful for any special needs or early readers. Just print, cut, and...
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Shadows
Pupils read books, learn about the letter s, and eat raisins all to learn about shadows. In this shadows lesson plan, students also go outside and look at shadows and sing songs about shadows.
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Discussing the Findings and Implications
Learners read a Natural Inquirer article and present the findings and implications to the class. They discuss if the findings match the implications and whether they think they are important.
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Alternative Ideas for Book Reporting in Primary Grades
Looking for a new way to have your students complete book reports? Then, this lesson plan is for you! Young learners read literature of their choice and complete diorama, filmstrip maker, costume and letter, or puppet making activities...
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Reading Log
In this reading log worksheet, learners record on a chart, the names, titles, authors, and genres for their free reading books. This is meant to be used on a long term basis.
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Christmas Song Visual Supports
Singing is a great way to reinforce memorization and reading skills. Read the song while showing the associated images, talk about each picture, show the image while the song is playing to reinforce the word to sound connection. This...
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Sound It Out!
Help your class improve their spelling skills. Learners take a test, are given a particular spelling rule to practice, and play a Bingo game. This employs various methods for practicing spelling skills.
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Intermediate Short Stories - "Making Dinner"
Primary learners read the basic and advanced version of the story "Making Dinner." They then answer 3 comprehension and 5 vocabulary questions.
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Intermediate Short Stories - "A New Cat"
Learners will read a short story in a basic and advanced version. They then answer 3 comprehension questions and 5 vocabulary questions.
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Georgia CRCT Online: 7th Grade Reading Quiz
Designed to prepare seventh graders for the Georgia Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests, this activity can be used for any type of standardized test, as well as reinforcement of reading comprehension skills. Eleven questions about two...
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Spelling Ai and Ay
Using colorful graphics, this presentation explores the use of the ay and ai spelling in words through an interactive quiz. This is a concept that learners in first and second grades may struggle to grasp. A teacher could add more...
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson: : Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature activity, students respond to 8 short answer and essay questions about Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Students may check some of their answers online.
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An Enemy of the People by Henrik Ibsen: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature worksheet, students respond to 6 short answer and essay questions about Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People. Students may check some of their answers online.
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Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad: Study Guide - Mini Essays
In this online interactive literature instructional activity, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness. Students may check some of their answers online.