Curated OER
Troublesome Words: What is a Troublesome Word?
Referring to words that are often used incorrectly, this resource identifies those "troublesome" terms that can produce confusion and shows learners how they should be used properly. Since even adults have trouble using such words as...
Curated OER
El Nino
Explore the properties of water and the affects of El Nino. Middle schoolers will learn about the devastation an El Nino can cause as well as the definition of El Nino. Additionally, they will discover the cause of El Nino along with the...
Curated OER
Effect vs. Affect
In this effect vs. affect worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with either effect or affect. Students complete 22 sentences.
Curated OER
Using Historical Photographs to Help Students "Live History"
Third graders grasp a deeper understanding of historical time periods when vicariously experienceing the situations and circumstances of real-life individuals and responding to them.
Curated OER
VH1 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons Lesson 1
Students study the affect of a theme song can have on a show or performer. They compare and contrast an original television theme song with classical music.
Kent State University
Ohio Literacy Resource Center: Homonyms
Find out the definition of a homonym when you visit this resource. This site features a list of common homonyms.
Other
Santa Monica College: J. Cheney: Affect and Effect
Definitions, parts of speech, and sentence examples of "affect" and "effect," followed by five sentences where students choose the correct word to complete each sentence. When finished, students can submit answers to have their work...
Get It Write
Get It Write: Distinguish Between "Effect" and "Affect"
"Effect" and "affect" are tricky words to keep straight. Each can be used as a noun or a verb, depending on the meaning of the sentence. This tutorial gives clear examples and explanations on the use of these two words. A brief quiz...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Frequently Confused Words: Affect/effect
Do you know when to use 'affect' and when to use 'effect'?
Diffen
Diffen: Affected vs. Effected
What is the difference between the words affected and effected? Read this quick comparison about the two commonly confused terms.