Curated OER
Synecdoche vs. Metonymy: Definitions
Ask your class to lend their ears, and eyes, to a short video that defines and offers examples of synecdoche and metonymy. Whether it be brand names like Kleenex® and Band-aids® that have come to stand for all the products in a category,...
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Strategies for Taking Standardized Timed Tests
Tenth graders observe and explore scholarship information. They explore the minimum cut off scores for the scholarship money as well as criteria for specific scholarships. Students discuss their individual score report and observe a...
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Evaluating and Revising the Personal Plan of Study
Eleventh graders register for standardized tests and attend post-secondary information meetings that meet individual needs as well as work on updating and revising their personal plans for their futures. They brainstorm if any changes in...
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Teaching Tolerance
Students role play at a party where they see a kiss between two males. They act out the next scene in terms of what happens.
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Storytelling
Why are some people such good story tellers? Help youngsters demonstrate the art of storytelling. They start off by listening to a story and sharing what they noticed about the storytelling that made it exciting. Then, they study a story...
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Act Test Prep
Five separate lesson plans provide 60 ACT words. Latin and Greek roots facilitate mastery of unfamiliar words. The ACT and other standardized tests for college entrance use similar words in ACT test prep exams. The word puzzles are...
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Graduate Educational Information Service: Test Prep Review
Contains great information to help students prepare for many national standardized tests, including the SAT, PSAT, ACT, GED, and many others. Along with tips and strategies, there are a number of free practice tests.
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Kaplan Test Prep
Kaptest includes information on several college and graduate school admission/aptitude tests including the SAT, ACT, DAT. Includes sample questions and tips for success. Site suggests registration, but can be used anonymously.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Gre Test Prep
Features GRE test prep and GRE practice tests. Right now one of 12 separate lesson plans provide 12 ACT words (goal is 144 words) in a lesson plan of 12 words each. Latin and Greek roots facilitate mastery of unfamiliar words. The GRE...
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4 Tests: Your Online Practice Test Site
Free on-line ACT test allows you to see your answers and explains the ones you got wrong. This site also includes practice tests for the GED, SAT, TOEFL, and many other exams.
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Number 2: Test Preparation
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ACT, SAT, and GRE prep site from Number 2 offers tutorials, practice sessions, a vocabulary builder and college planning information. The site was planned by university professors experienced in...