Reed Novel Studies
Rules: Novel Study
Have you ever been so focused on others, that a look in the mirror surprises you? It seems that Catherine, a character in Rules, does just that when she focuses so much on her autistic brother's behaviors that she is surprised by her own...
Reed Novel Studies
Rascal: Novel Study
Some say a dog is a man's best friend. However, in Rascal, it is not a dog that captures a boy's heart—but a raccoon. Scholars read about the boy and Rascal's adventures while they complete activities about the story. Activities include...
Curated OER
Vain/Vein/Vane
In this vain, vein, and vane worksheet, students choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Students choose either vain, vein, or vein to complete 18 sentences.
Curated OER
Stationary/Stationery
For this stationary and stationery worksheet, learners choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Students complete 8 sentences.
Curated OER
Law/Lore
In this law and lore worksheet, learners choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Students choose either law or lore for 10 sentences.
Curated OER
Easily Confused Wrods: Insight and Incite
In this easily confused words: insight and incite worksheet, students read definitions and examples of both words, then interactively answer 4 questions as a test with immediate online feedback.
Curated OER
Council/Counsel
In this council and counsel learning exercise, students choose the correct word to complete each sentence. Students choose council or counsel for 6 sentences.
Curated OER
Go Fish for Antonyms
Third graders, after reading and discussing the book, "One Fish Two Fish," by Dr. Seuss, practice matching pairs of antonyms together with an accuracy of 12 out of 15. They make flashcards in the shape of fish to study with and play a...
Curated OER
Homonyms
For this homonyms worksheet, learners read the sentences and underline the 2 homonyms in each sentence. Students complete 16 sentences total.
Curated OER
Prefix Power
Students examine and discuss root words, prefixes, and suffixes. They play a game called Prefix Power, determining if the root word in a sentence needs a prefix or a suffix.
Other
Homophone.com: Dew, Do, Due
Explore the homophone words of dew, do, and due to better understand their meanings.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Commonly Misused Words: How Their Effects Affect You
An informative, multimedia lesson on words that are easily confused in the English language. View a video [1:11], a poster, a slide show, and a handout to learn the correct meanings of several commonly misused words.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Some Frequently Confused Words
Some words in English can look and sound similar, but have entirely different meanings. Keep an eye and ear out for them; beware of commonly confused words. [0:40]