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Hyperbole, Idiom, Oxymoron
Fourth graders identify the usage of idiom, hyperbole, and oxymoron in literary passages. They apply this knowledge of figurative language through a composition exercise. The writing of teacher generated examples is also helpful.
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Adverb Phrases 1
In this adjective phrase instructional activity, students are given sentences with the adverb underlined. Students must determine what type of adverb it is and choose their answer from four possible choices.
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Researching Using Books
Learners investigate researching techniques by exploring their library. In this literature references lesson, students identify the different types and genres of books that are readily available at their local library as well as proper...
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Parts of Speech: Nouns
Second graders discuss nouns. In this language arts lesson, 2nd graders discuss nouns and pronouns. Students identify various types of nouns on a worksheet. Students play "Popcorn" Nouns.
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The Rock Cycle
In this rock cycle worksheet, students will review the characteristics of the three rock types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Students will also compare and contrast rocks and minerals. This worksheet has 16 fill in the...
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Modal Verbs of Ability and Permission
For this modal verbs of ability and permission worksheet, students complete sentences by using the correct form of "may" or "can" and identify the type of verb used.
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Reading and Writing Practice
Students read a magazine article about the advantages and disadvantages of teleworking. They answer questions about the article to test their comprehension. They identify parts of each sentence.
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Transformations
Students identify the types of transformations in their lives. As a class, they determine the ones they have control over and which ones they do not. They practice solving problems in math and oral communication that they are faced with...
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Dramatizing Fables
Learners familiarize themselves with fables by listening to several of them. They define fables. They identify the moral of a specific fable. They identify characters, plot and sequence of events. They create a mask of a character in a...
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Monty Python and the Quest for the Perfect Fallacy
Students study ten fallacies that represent the most common mistakes in reasoning. In groups, students evaluate given arguments and identify the fallacy and/or bobby-trap in each one. Students study larger arguments and discover...
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Caribbean Music
In this music learning exercise, students identify and describe various famous dances and music of the Caribbean. They respond to questions about each of the three types described in the activity.
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World War II Erupts Chapter Review
In this World War II worksheet, students review a chapter as they write 10 vocabulary words that match 10 descriptions, eliminate 4 false sentences, and identify 2 themes from the history of the World War II era.
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Clauses: The Trilogy 2
For this clauses practice worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 10 sentences with meaningful clauses. Students then identify the clauses as noun clauses, adjective clauses, or adverb clauses.
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Clauses: The Trilogy
For this clauses practice worksheet, students fill in the blanks in 10 sentences with meaningful clauses. Students then identify the clauses as noun clauses, adjective clauses, or adverb clauses.
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Student Dictionary
Third graders examine the concept of alphabetizing. They develop a class dictionary, creating definitions of themselves, and typing in their names, pronunciation, and the definitions, and inserting their picture into their document.
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Tell Me a Story -- Consequences
Pupils identify different feelings. They develop a list of the types of consequences they face when doing a certain task. They discuss what they gained from the different events.
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Zulu King, Zulu King
Students listen to story Brown Bear, Brown Bear, brainstorm everything they know about Mardi Gras, create pages relating to Mardi Gras for class book, type information on computer, play slide show, and take turns reading their books.
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Clauses: The Trilogy
This worksheet provides a way to have students practice using and identifying adjective, adverb and noun clauses. Because this 20 question activity is open-ended and uses vocabulary designed for older students or adults, it could be used...
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Proper Nouns
In this classifying proper nouns worksheet, learners read 12 sentences, identify the proper noun in each one, and then classify it as a person, place, or thing.
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"Ea" Review
In this vowel combinations worksheet, students respond to 40 fill in the blank and short answer questions that require them to identify and use words have the "ea" sound.
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Adventure Stories
Young scholars write an adventure story. In this writing activity, students listen to an adventure story and identify the elements of an adventure story. Young scholars use story starters to create their own adventure story.
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Should New Orleans be Rebuilt?
Students, after researching two websites dealing with New Orleans, complete a chart as they read the arguments for and against rebuilding New Orleans. They locate the evidence offered for support, analyze the geography domains and...
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Food Match Sheet
In this types of food worksheet, learners view ten pictures of various types of food and then match each picture to their actual name on the right.
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American Indian Homes in Kansas
First graders explore culture by researching U.S. history. For this American Indian lesson, 1st graders discuss the geography of Kansas and the different Native American tribes that inhabited the state and the types of homes they lived...