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David Copperfield
Don't let the length scare you away. An eBook version of David Copperfield contains all 1,307 pages of the story. This digital version of the classic coming-of-age novel follows the title character from childhood into adulthood, giving...
Illinois Elementary School Association
Improv Exercises
Here's an eight-page packet that describes 70 different improv activities to use as warm ups for drama classes.
American Museum of Natural History
Fossils
Sixteen slides showcase an average day on the job for a paleontologist, Ross MacPhee. Engaging images include world maps and real-world photographs from an archeological dig in Antarctica. A brief description accompanies each slide.
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Cecilia's Year
Students read the novel "Cecilia's Year". They answer questions to test for reading comprehension. They also relate the story to their own life.
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Total English Upper Intermediate: Exploration
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a selection based on exploration and then respond to 10 short answer questions regarding the piece. Students also take notes as they plan a trip around the world.
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Dalai Lama
In this famous person activity, students read a passage about the Dalai Lama and then complete a variety of in-class and homework activities to support comprehension, including partner interviews, spelling, cloze, synonym matches, and...
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Reproductive Health: Friendship, Marriage, Sex
Learners contrast friendships, dating, love, marriage and parenting, describe the reproductive systems and related disease prevention and define conception, contraception, abortion and pregnancy.
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Gift of the Magi Project
Students read "The Gift of the Magi" and review the elements and theme in the story. In groups, students sketch another students' outline on butcher paper. They use the body parts to relate the characteristics of Della and Jim. ...
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Not So Snappy 11
In this math worksheet, learners solve the word problems by employing solid reading and problems solving skills. The problems are performed with multiple steps.
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TV on Cell phones? Funny but Profitable
Students explore the concept of technology. In this technology lesson, students read an article about television on a cell phone. Students discuss why MobiTV was successful. Students discuss a technology and possible innovations to...
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Intro To The American Revolutionary War (2nd)
Eighth graders explore the events of the American Revolutionary War. After reading The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere, as an introduction to the lesson, 8th graders participate in a simulation to experience the Nation of Ms. Goldwasser...
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MG Industrial Revolution
Eighth graders identify advancements made during the Industrial Revolution. Through listening to songs and reading other passages, 8th graders explore the working conditions of children during the Industrial Revolution. They examine...
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STI CAse Studies
Students evaluate case studies in which a person is exposed to a sexually transmitted infection. They read, discuss and answer questions based on four different case studies which involve herpes, HPV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea.
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Home Child History
In this Language Arts worksheet, students read about Canadian history related to the novel Home Child. Students read about the story of Canada's Home children, which began in the mid-1800's.
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Personification
Students engage in a lesson about personification. They read passages from Charlotte's Web which are connected to the concept of looking for key words to name the character. Students review the definition of personification, and write a...
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Valentine's Crossword
In this language arts worksheet, students read 34 clues pertaining to Valentine's Day and fit the answers in a crossword puzzle.
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Work, To Work, Working
In this ESL grammar worksheet, students read 12 sentences that have a missing word. Students fill in each space with "work." "to work," or "working."
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Complete the Sentences
In this sentence completing learning exercise, learners read 11 sentences and fill in the blanks with a vocabulary word from the word bank. There is no apparent connection between the words.
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Winter Rhymes
In this winter season rhyming learning exercise, students read 12 incomplete rhymes. Students use their language skills to finish each of the rhymes.
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Loggerhead Turtle Fun Facts
Students study loggerhead turtles and learn facts about reptiles. In this turtles lesson, students read information about loggerhead turtles and study their various sections and characteristics. Students then make their own sea turtle.
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Stating Reasons and Giving Examples
For this paragraph construction worksheet, students read a model paragraph regarding Costa Rica. Students respond to 10 questions regarding the structure of the paragraph.
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For iPod Users, a Budding Problem
Students explore hearing loss in teens. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "For iPod Users, a Budding Problem," respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity...
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Modal Verbs
In this word use learning exercise, students study the three uses of past participles with: would, should, ought to, or might. Students read 14 sentences and write the number that tells what type of phrase it contains. Students then use...
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Eat Smart, Play Hard
Students discover why breakfast is important. In this nutrition lesson, students read a "Power Up With Breakfast" worksheet and discuss the importance of breakfast. Students draw pictures of fruit they would want in their breakfast shake.