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Fractions and Marriage Problem
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve a problem in which they determine the fraction of the town’s adults are married. The one page worksheet contains one problem with the solution.
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A Game of Scrabble
In this secondary mathematics activity, students determine each word played during a Scrabble game. They are given a mat clue for each word played and determine the correct placement on the board and the score at the end of the game....
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Biblical Arithmetic
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve a Biblical riddle where they fill in the missing words for each of the numbers listed. The one page worksheet contains one problem. Solution is provided.
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Moving Circles
In this secondary mathematics instructional activity, students determine which one of six circles to move to end up with four straight rows of three circles per row. The one page instructional activity has one problem with the solution.
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Target
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students must determine a combination of the give target areas that will total 100. The one page worksheet has one problem. The solutions is provided.
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I Have aFriend Who
In this secondary mathematics instructional activity, learners determine the solution to a riddle involving words. The solution requires a non-traditional mathematics solution. The one page instructional activity contains one problem...
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Right Angles--Algebra Vocabulary
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students create a crossword review of algebra vocabulary. The students must determine the correct answer to each clue and then determine the correct placement for the term in the 12 by 12 grid. ...
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The Chess Problem
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students solve a problem in which pieces must be places on a chess board so that no three are in line. The one page worksheet contains one problem. The problem has numerous solutions, but two...
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Lunch Hour Problem
In this worksheet, students figure out what grade Charlie Brown was in. There is an answer key for this question.
Other
Wu: Haitian Folktales, Riddles, Jokes, and Proverbs
Like many cultures, Haitians pass along knowledge through proverbs and educate through riddles. This page is a collection of 30-35 proverbs, jokes, and -- as well as a tale or two -- and tips on how Haitians tell them.
Other
Centre for Literacy in Primary Education: Poetryline: Poetic Forms and Devices
An excellent resource for learning about the different forms and devices used in poetry. Each item is linked to its own page which has examples of its use. Many of the pages have videos of authors reading their poems, and some have...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Puns and Punctuation
For this lesson plan, students will examine some Tom Swiftie dialogue puns, paying special attention to their punctuation. First in groups and then as individuals, students will create their own Tom Swiftie puns for their writer's...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Sausage Story: A Riddle Inspired Tale
A Writer's Workshop instructional activity in which students uncover the riddle of a Sausage Story, learn to identify the sausage sentence within the story, and finally write their own Sausage Stories along with hints for their readers...
Read Works
Read Works: "As I Was Going to St. Ives"
[Free Registration/Login Required] A riddle poem by an anonymous poet. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Hercules: 12 Labors in 8 Bits
Hercules, stricken with a temporary curse of madness, has just committed the most unspeakable crime imaginable. Seeking to atone for the deaths of his family, Hercules must complete twelve impossible tasks that pit him against invincible...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Riddles in the Dark
Riddles can be challenging to solve and even more challenging to write. After reading the riddles used by Gollum to try to ensnare Bilbo in chapter five of Tolkien's The Hobbit and those used by Bilbo to outwit Gollum, students use their...
British Library
British Library: 20th Century: Creative Activities
Channel your creativity with these writing activities.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Writing With Writers: Writing I Spy Riddle Rhymes
Work through each step of this interactive learning module to write your won Riddle Rhyme. This activity can be completed online or downloaded in PDF format.
English Club
English Club: Learn English: Pronunciation: What Is It?
A text and audio version [1 min, 22 sec] of Catherine Fanshawe's famous riddle poem. Vocabulary for contractions in the poem and a link to the answer are provided.
Application Magazine
Aplicaciones: Adivinanzas Interactivas
On this website you will find 40 riddles. At the end of each one there is a short quiz to test the comprehension. An option to print is also provided.