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I Am, Am Not! Project
Get your class writing with this project idea. Kids choose two pictures of objects that are like them and two pictures of objects that are not like them to entice their readers. Then, they write an informative paragraph describing each...
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Language Arts
In this literacy worksheet, 5th graders find the main idea, put the words into the correct sentences, and read the paragraph to increase reading comprehension.
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Capitalization and Punctuation
These passages don't look right! It's your grammarians to the rescue as they correct capitalization and punctuation issues in two informational paragraphs. They must circle all words missing a capital letter and fill in blanks where end...
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Present Simple Verb and Comprehension Worksheet
In this verb form and comprehension worksheet, pupils fill in 25 blanks with the correct verb forms in 2 paragraphs. They read 2 short paragraphs and answer 23 short answer questions based on their comprehension of the reading.
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Word Choice: Descriptive Verbs
In this word choice instructional activity, students will read a 5 paragraph essay about an igloo hotel. Then students will replace 10 verbs with more descriptive verbs. Next, students will use strong verbs from a word bank to complete...
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Fix the Story with Antonyms
Readers correct a paragraph, providing antonyms for words printed in bold print so that the paragraph makes sense.
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Spelling Proofreading Worksheet
Looking for a quick spelling activity to use as a quiz or warm-up? This resource provides a paragraph of eleven sentences, all of which contain a spelling error. Young learners list the mistakes on the lines below. Make a game out of...
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Wish + Simple Past
Everyone loves taking a trip to the computer lab! Bring your English language learners to this online resource to have them work with wish and the past simple tense. They read a few example sentences before jumping in! The first activity...
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Dolphin Dive
In this reading worksheet, students complete several paragraphs about dolphins by filling in the word that best completes the sentence. Thirteen words are included to complete the paragraphs.
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Indigenous People Day
Do you know why we celebrate the International Day of the World's Indigenous People? Did you even know we celebrate this day? After reading a short passage about this international celebration, scholars answer true or false questions,...
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Space Food
What do astronauts eat in outer space? Kids can read an informational passage to learn about space food. The passage includes prompts that have learners identify the main idea and key details, then write a paragraph summarizing the text....
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Working at the Hospital
Having this reading passage handy to assess your learners' ability to process written text, practice summary with your class, and improve reading comprehension. This passage is about the people who work at the hospital. Learners read...
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Reading Comprehension 5 - Looking for a Job- Test Your Reading Skills
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read a message that a young woman leaves on the answering machine of a job recruitment agency. They write answers to 20 questions based on their comprehension of the paragraph.
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Kinds of Sentences
Boost understanding of the four types of sentences with several exercises. To start off, read through the provided information about the types of sentences together. This will prepare your class to practice their new knowledge. Then,...
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Context Clues Worksheet (Part 1)
Practice using context clues to determine the meaning of specific words. Learners read a sentence and write the meaning of the underlined word on the line below each sentence. By practicing this skill, class members will soon be ready to...
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Transportation Workers
Summarizing a text means being able to identify supporting details. Your class can learn about transportation workers in Chicago as they read a one-page informational passage. When they are finished reading they'll explain what they've...
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Definitely Definitive
In these descriptive writing worksheets, students use their five senses to write several descriptive paragraphs about a shoe, a dog, a cat, a television, and homework.
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My School Rules! Your School Drools!
In this writing instructional activity, students fill out a brainstorming graphic organizer about why they like their school. They are then prompted and guided through writing a first and final draft of a paragraph using their...
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Secret Student
In this writing learning exercise, learners fill out a brainstorming graphic organizer about a secret student of their choice. They are then prompted and guided through writing a first and final draft of a paragraph using their...
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Snow Day
In this writing worksheet, learners fill out a brainstorming graphic organizer about a snow day. They are then prompted and guided through writing a first and final draft of a paragraph using their ideas.
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When I'm President
In this writing learning exercise, students fill out a brainstorming graphic organizer about being president. They are then prompted and guided through writing a first and final draft of a paragraph using their ideas.
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The Morning After
In this ESL paragraph writing activity, students convert the dialogue to a paragraph of reported speech as they rewrite the passage.
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April 4, 1818 - U.S. Flag
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that on April 4, 1818 the United States flag was approved. Students write what a new flag for the United States would look like if they designed it. Students write a paragraph explaining...
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October 5, 1902 - McDonald's
In this writing prompt worksheet, students learn that October 5, 1902 was the birthday for the founder of the McDonald's restaurant. Students write a persuasive paragraph about not eating fast food.