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Opposites
In this grammar learning exercise, students identify what opposites means and another name for them. Then they draw a line from each word on the left to a word on the right with the opposite meaning. Students also circle the word that is...
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Parts of Speech Lesson 2
In this grammar activity, students define nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Then they circle all of the verbs, put an X through all of the nouns, and underline all of the adjectives on the sheet.
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All aboard the "Quiet Train"
Students identify and define that an orderly line means straight, one student behind the next, and facing forward. Then they practice boarding the quiet train where the teacher is the train captain and that if he/she hears anyone...
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Simon Says Lining Up
Students practice keeping quiet while standing in line. They play Simon says with the teacher to identify the parts of their muscles, bones, or other body parts such as hair, knees, and eyes. Students complete movements only if they...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Nurturing the 'Quiet Power' of Introverts
Read an interview with Susan Cain, the author of a new book for young adults about the positive attributes of introverts.
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Kids Health: Shyness
Would you sometimes rather be by yourself than with a group of friends? Do you get a little nervous when you meet someone new? It's very probable that you have felt shy before. Some people are just shy in certain situations, other people...
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Quiet Product Design Noise Control for Industrial Equip.
This site discusses the problem associated with industrial noise and machinery-based noise. Explains the issues involved in noise reduction and the establishment of an acoustically pleasant environment.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Restaurant Where Talking Is Banned
Brief article reports on a restaurant in New York City that serves food in silence and does not allow talking.
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Snaith Primary School: Settings: Lake and Mountains
A painting of a lake with mountains in the distance by Tony Newlin.
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Sophia: Analyzing the Author Tutorial
A photograph of a man writing while sitting on the ground leaning against a tree in a cemetery on a sunny day.