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The Quatrain

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students analyze the quatrain structure and rhyming in the song, "Puddles". They use this format to create their own quatrain lyrics for a song then they share their song ang revise it.
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Writing Check List

For Students 5th - 6th
For this writing skills worksheet, students check a piece of writing they've completed using the check list. The check list includes sixteen different items to check.
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Vocabulary Building Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In these vocabulary building worksheets, students complete several activities to help them learn vocabulary words. Students use definition clues, word scramble, sentence writing, and timed reading activities to learn the vocabulary words.
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Vocabulary Building Activity

For Students 5th - 6th
In these vocabulary building worksheets, students learn how to identify and use the given vocabulary words using the definition clues. Students unscramble letters, write the words in sentences, and complete a timed reading of the words.
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Vocabulary Building Activity

For Students 4th - 5th
In these vocabulary building worksheets, students complete several vocabulary activities that help them learn to identify, spell, and use the vocabulary words. Students use definition clues, word scrambles, sentence writing, and a timed...
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Antonym Comparison of Animals and Me

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the purpose of antonyms. In this language arts activity, students create a list of words to describe animals. Students use the list to generate antonyms for each descriptive word.
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Tell-Tale Heart

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students discuss the title of Edgar Allen Poe's story, The Tell-Tale Heart before reading it, and discuss information about the author. They use a graphic organizer to help them comprehend the story as they read.
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Ode to the Ordinary

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders identify an ordinary object and write an ode for the subject. In this poetry writing activity, 9th graders select an ordinary object and define its uses. Students then write an ode for the poem.
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Don't Say "Said," Say . . .

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word choice worksheet, students read the various alternatives for the word 'said.' Students then brainstorm alternatives for another over-used word.
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Famous Americans Presentation

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research a famous American; then do a presentation using Hyper-Studio, ClarisWorks or Power-Point.
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Security Is...

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students brainstorm examples of how they have heard or seen the word "security" used. Examples might include: security blanket, Social Security, security deposit, or security guards. They create a class list of responses, then create a...
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Man on Trial Pre-Reading Activities

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students employ different strategies in order to increase reading comprehension. The Story is used to captivate the learners and provide a link to long term memory. By studying the one text in depth the skills will be embedded in the...
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They Sound the Same

For Students 2nd Standards
In this homophones worksheet, 2nd graders use the homophones from the word box to complete each sentences. Students complete 6 sentences.
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Synonyms: Say It Again!

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students discuss and learn synonyms. In this synonyms lesson plan, students use a thesaurus to look up synonyms for the given list of words.
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Animal Artists

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars read a current events non-fiction article and answer vocabulary and comprehension questions about it. In this animal artists paint for fun lesson plan, students also work on dictionary skills, geography, and creative...
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Top 100 Science Vocabulary List 7: Multiple Choice Definitions

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this science vocabulary worksheet, students read 7 common science terms and identify the correct dictionary definition from 4 choices.
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Illinois Cities Word Jumble

For Students 4th - 5th
In this word jumble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell cities in Illinois. Students use the word box to help them spell the 10 cities.
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Number Prefixes

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students recognize the number prefixes used throughout the English language. They identify the shapes and the prefixes that are associated with them.
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Etymology

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students tie together planet names with Greek mythology. Students browse thru a dictionary to see where exactly these names came from and what significance they have. Students explore the origins of some English words.
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Writing Topic Sentences

For Teachers 6th - 7th
In this writing worksheet, students read a topic sentence or supporting details of ten paragraph. Students fill in the missing information to create a complete outline.
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The Ditionary Trick

For Students 9th - 12th
In this secondary mathematics worksheet, students investigate a riddle involving the use of the dictionary and subtraction of three digit numbers.  The one page worksheet contains one problems with an explanation of why the trick...
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Ready, Set,...Research!

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete a research project on a weather topic using a variety of resource materials. They demonstrate the use of dictionaries and encyclopedias. They write a report using the research material and grade level appropriate...
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How to Express Actions

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use online resources to practice and master the use of the most commonly used Spanish verbs in the infinitive form. They develop an understanding of how verbs work, and follow a set of patterns to conjugate them.
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Spanish Influence in the U.S.

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research the role of the first Spanish conquistadors who explored the now United States. Using the internet, they gather information on different explorers and write a paper about why he is important in American history. ...