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Idioms
For this idioms practice worksheet, students examine 9 idioms and their meanings. Students then use 6 of the idioms to give advice in 6 scenarios.
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Down in the Dumps
After an introduction to municipal sludge, middle school ecologists consider the pros and cons of dumping in the Hudson River Canyon. The class is split into two groups: one to debate in favor or dumping and one to debate against the...
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Successful Deaf Leaders in Government
Students create a "Who's Who" compilation of local, state, national and international leaders that advocate, introduce legislation, and lobby for the deaf. They use internet research to create a catalog of biographies and then conduct a...
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Setting the Story: Techniques for Creating a Realistic Setting
“It was a dark and stormy night.” Thus begins the 1830's novel Paul Clifford and, of course, all of Snoopy’s novels! Encourage young writers to craft settings for their stories that go beyond Edward Bulwer-Lytton’s often-mocked phrase...
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Sign Language Tag
Students work on their sign language skills using yarn balls to tag with and cones for boundaries.
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Fun With Imogene: Let's Use Our Imagination!
Students research animal characteristics and use their imaginations to tell about what it would be like to wake up one morning and find that they have some animal characteristic. They read Imogene's Antlers by David Small.
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The Miracle Worker, by William Gibson
Tenth graders explore the resilience of the human spirit as it pertains to The Miracle Worker, by William Gibson. They also explore how people with disabilities can overcome great obstacles.
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Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears
Second graders study folktales and their characteristics. After brainstorming what they know about Africa, 2nd graders read a book about mosquitoes. In groups, students develop a graphic organizer about the characteristics of the...
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Helen Keller
In this Helen Keller worksheet, students read about the life of the activist, then complete a variety of comprehension activities. An answer key is included.
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Talk to Me
Young scholars investigate communication techniques using variations in the tone of the voice, facial expressions, and gestures. The image of Helen Keller which appears on the reverse side of the Alabama quarter forms the basis of the...
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Bread for Your Head
Pupils organize information about bread after tasting different kinds of bread. They ask questions of what they do not know about bread and draw their favorite type of bread.
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Painting Pictures with Poetry
Students develop their own smilies and metaphors. They examine writing of the Poet Laureate. They identify philanthropy in quotations of others.
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Four Weddings and a Funeral Activity Worksheet and Progress Test
In this Four Weddings and a Funeral activity and progress test worksheet, students respond to a total of 17 multiple choice, matching, and fill-in-the-blank questions pertaining to Four Weddings and a Funeral.
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After Hamelin
Middle schoolers discuss the story The Pied Piper. In this reading comprehension lesson, students participate in a variety of activities designed to enhance and further their understanding of the story. Middle schoolers interview an...
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Reading Vocabulary Definition Test : Week 1
For this reading vocabulary test worksheet, students identify the 28 daily terms their instructor defines. Students also write 4 sentences that include the 4 specified vocabulary words.
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Thai Children's Trust
Students read the story of Father Ray Brennan who is a priest who helps people. In this helping lesson plan, students recall details of the story as it is read.
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Understanding to Read and Describe It
Second graders, with hearing disability, practice vocabulary building strategies. In this vocabulary strategy lesson, a student practices sight words using word cards. The student verbalizes a sentence with the new words while the...
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Physical Looks and Personal Qualities
In this adjectives worksheet, students fill out the Venn Diagram using the list of 25 adjectives on the page. The words are separated into physical looks, personal qualities, and then words that could go in both of the groups. This...
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Expressions and Meanings
In this expressions and meanings worksheet, students match expressions to their meanings. Students match 12 expressions to 12 meanings.
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Helen Keller: An Amazing Woman
In this reading comprehension learning exercise, students read a true story about Helen Keller. Students fill in the 8 blanks in the story with the correct word from the word bank.
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Things People Couldn't Do
In this expressing ability activity, learners read 4 short passages about famous people who had something specific that they couldn't do. Students choose a word from the word bank and fill in the blank to complete the sentence that tells...
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Dogs
In this reading comprehension worksheet, students read an article about different breeds of dogs and service dogs. Students answer reading comprehension questions about the article.
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For iPod Users, a Budding Problem
Students explore hearing loss in teens. In this health journalism lesson, students read the USA Today article titled "For iPod Users, a Budding Problem," respond to discussion questions regarding the article, and complete an activity...
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Spotlight on Derby, UK
In this United Kingdom instructional activity, students read the sentences about Derby UK and circle the answer that best completes the 10 questions.