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Language for Giving Directions
English language learners practice their speaking and listening skills by taking turns asking for directions to different places and responding to their partner.
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Triple blends 'scr'
This worksheet explores the triple blend, 'scr'. First, learners use the given word dial to create different words starting with 'scr'. Next, they copy and complete 8 different sentences. Lastly, the class copies 4 yes or no questions...
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Beginning & Intermediate Grammar Diagnostic Pages
Assess and diagnose grammar knowledge with this online resource. Learners complete 25 question online interactive quizzes at either a beginning or intermediate level. There are 30 grammar tests available; each has 25 questions. This...
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Understanding and Using English Grammar: Because/Because of/ Due to
English learners practice using "because," "because of," "due to the fact that," and "due to" correctly. A brief explanation of the correct usage of these phrases is provided, as well as twenty-two questions for learners to practice.
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Grammar - Revise Your Symbols
Explore the different symbols of grammar. Middle schoolers write two sentences using different symbols, including asterisks, apostrophes, and ellipses. They also read and answer guided questions.
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Oxford Compiles Top 10 Irritating Phrases
Explore well-known expressions that are frequently used. Middle schoolers read an article with the author's opinion of the most annoying phrases. Afterward, they complete numerous activities that check their reading comprehension. Some...
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Describe a Shop or Restaurant
In this describing a shop or restaurant worksheet, students complete a graphic organizer to describe the style, cost, location, good points, bad points, and other information and write descriptive sentences about the shop or restaurant....
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Plotting Numbers and Test
Sixth graders create a human number line. They determine the correct placement of various numbers ranging from -4 to 4. Additionally, they will determine the placement of numbers written as fractions and/or decimals.
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ASL: Lesson 20
Teach it, learn it, communicate with it. ASL is at your fingertips with this sign language series. Lesson 20 focuses on classifiers, descriptive vocabulary, and asking questions. Each blue link on the page takes you to an image or video...
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Tenses, Tenses, Tenses
Feeling tense about grammar? Bring this English worksheet about verb tenses to your writing conventions unit. Middle schoolers rewrite sentences using the appropriate tense. They use the negative form or interrogative form. Five...
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Irregular Past Participles
Even though this activity on past participles is designed for an ESL class, it could work in any class setting. Questions prompt students to fill in the blanks with past participles, and to think about the functions of participles within...
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EFL Lesson Plan: How to Teach EFL/ESL Students Interview Skills
Explore communication in this interview skills lesson. English learners identify the techniques native English speakers use when speaking directly to a potential employer. They read handouts detailing seven steps to improve an interview...
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Cooking in Britain Today
Learners explore British cooking vocabulary. In this ELL vocabulary activity, students identify and describe various foods, match foods with adjectives, discuss their opinions about British cuisine, then read food critic reviews. Four...
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Alphabet Quiz 1
In this research worksheet, students answer 26 questions about a variety of topics. The answers begin with successive letters of the alphabet.
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ASL: Lesson 12
Interested in learning ASL? Lesson 12 in this ASL series gets you ready to identify the days of the week, ask question, and modify time signs. Note: If you are a special eduction teacher, use the vocabulary list to teach your non-verbal...
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ASL: Lesson 19
Being able to express feelings is important for every learner. ASL lesson 19 is intended for teaching hearing impaired pupils or special ed teachers functional ASL. Since this provides a list of signs describing feelings, it would be a...
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ASL: Lesson 3
The ASL lessons from lifeprint are amazing, but can be complicated. While this lesson is perfect for those needing to learn or teach ASL to the deaf community, it could also provide a valuable communication tool. This resource features...
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Playing Pinata at a Party
What is a Pinata and why is every body hitting it with a stick? Prepare your Autistic child for a common birthday activity that may be slightly over-stimulating. This printable book explains what a pinata is and how it is used at a...
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Count the Raindrops
Build basic counting skills with this great resource. The instructions say to print, laminate, and cut out the cloud pages and raindrops, then attach Velcro to the back of each raindrop to make a re-usable game. Your special needs or...
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Assessment Tool: Object Identification and Verbal Comprehension Skills
To use this assessment, you will set out 3 picture cards and say, "Point to the ___." Your ASD or special needs pupil will need to point to the correct card to show you that they are comprehending verbal communication, can identify an...
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Train Phonics /ug/ words
Ask your Autistic pupils what is riding on the train. When they answer, point out that they made the /ug/ sound in each of the three-letter words they say. This is a well scaffolded resource that works toward reading with independence....
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Introduce Vocabulary: Dandelion
Explore vocabulary while reading Dandelion Learners record their learning using a word journal or discovery chart, and the whole class reviews the meaning of each word using examples.
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Suffixes
What are suffixes? Teach your class about suffixes with this 5-slide PowerPoint. It includes a brief definition, as well as 20 pairs of word examples. This is great presentation for the beginning of your lesson.
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Synonyms: Said
Creative synonyms for the word said are listed throughout this PowerPoint. Each synonym for said is also used in an appropriate sentence. Your class will enjoy colorful illustrations along the way as well.