Alabama Department of Archives and History
Yellow Journalism
What role did yellow journalism play in bringing the United States into war with Spain? As part of their study of the Spanish-American War, class groups examine newspapers of the times and other texts and then produce their own...
New York Public Library
What's for Lunch?: New York City Restaurant Menus
Do you remember the days when a cup of coffee cost five cents? At A.W. Dennett restaurant in 1894, you could buy a five-cent cup of coffee and as well as a five-cent slice of pie to accompany it. The menu from that year is a primary...
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Challenging Stereotypes: A New Look at Old Age
Combine a lesson on the elderly with grammar instruction. Before viewing a series of provided video clips, class members brainstorm a list of words related to senior citizens and organize these words into categories that correspond with...
Name Parts of a Computer and Terms for Interface Elements
Familiarize your young learners with the parts of a computer and some basic key terms relating to technology. As the teacher demonstrates using an LCD projector, class members practice moving a mouse, opening the Internet, typing in a...
The New York Times
Dark Materials: Reflecting on Dystopian Themes in Young Adult Literature
The Hunger Games. Maximum Ride. Why is so much of young adult literature so dark? What is the appeal of dystopian literature to young readers? The six activities in this resource ask kids to reflect on some of the reasons this genre has...
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Amazing Birds
What's so amazing about birds? Find out just how amazing birds are with a physics of animal behavior unit created by Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Have learners explore and tap into their observational skills and notice how birds fly, what...
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The Life of a President
Students examine the life of President Gerald R. Ford. After reading an article, they discuss his legacy. They collect articles written during his time in office and examine the key issues of his presidency. They write an article about...
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A Soldier's Life
Students read and interpret letters about James Vanderhoef included in lesson. Students make connections and note interesting vocabulary used in the letters. Students generate a list of questions about the soldier's life and experiences...
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Chapters 19 - 21
For this comprehension worksheet, students read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory chapters 19 - 21 and answer multiple choice questions about it. Students complete 14 questions.
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The Chocolate Touch chapter 4
In this comprehension worksheet, students read chapter 4 of The Chocolate Touch and complete short answer questions. Students complete 14 questions total.
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Classifying Words
In this classifying words activity, students choose the word that doesn't belong in the group. Students complete 10 problems on this activity.
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English Test-Multiple Choice
In this English test activity, students answer a set of 20 multiple choice questions covering a variety of concepts appropriate for 4-6 grades. An answer key is included.
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English Test
In this literary techniques worksheet, students complete a 12 question multiple choice question test. Included are questions about poetry conventions such as repetition, similes, rhyming patterns, alliteration and metaphors.
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Vocabulary Practice For Week 1
In this vocabulary building worksheet, students learn the meanings of five unrelated words. Students answer 10 varied questions about these words.
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Vocabulary Practice 1: analogies
In this vocabulary worksheet, students complete analogies from words in a word bank. Students complete 10 problems total on this worksheet.
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Vocabulary Practice 2
In this vocabulary instructional activity, students use vocabulary words to answer short answer questions, finish word webs, and more. Students complete 18 problems.
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Vocabulary Practice 3
In this vocabulary worksheet, students complete analogies and choose the words that don't belong. Students complete 14 problems total.
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The Perilous Road Chapter 10 Pages 104 - 112
In this comprehension worksheet, students read chapter 10 of The Perilous Road and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 6 questions.
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Vocabulary Practice For Week 2
In this vocabulary words worksheet, students answer short answer, multiple choice, and fill in the blank questions for the words given. Students complete 12 problems.
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Vocabulary Practice 1
In this vocabulary worksheet, students complete analogies, multiple choice, and fill in the blanks. Students complete 4 problems on this worksheet.
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"The Field Guide" Chapters 4-7
For this comprehension worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering chapters 4-7 of The Field Guide. An answer key is included.
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"The Seeing Stone" Chapters 1-4 Comprehension
In this comprehension worksheet, students answer a set of 10 multiple choice questions covering chapters 1-4 of The Seeing Stone. An answer key is included.
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Lucinda's Secret Chapters 1 - 3
In this comprehension learning exercise, students read chapters 1 - 3 of Lucinda's Secret and complete multiple choice questions. Students complete 12 questions.