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Punctuation
Should that pause in your sentence be long, short, or somewhere in between? Practice using commas and semicolons with a series of grammar activities. High schoolers read a series of sentences and paragraphs and decide where they should...
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Cogheart and Moonlocket
Peter Bunzi takes readers to the Victorian era with two stories, Coghaert and Moonlocket. Accompany the literary time warp with a companion packet that offers a plethora of exercises. Learning opportunities include activities for before,...
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Firebird
Elementary schoolers read the Firebird reading list of fantasy and complete discussion questions about fantasy. In this fantasy books lesson plan, learners read a list of books and pick one to read.
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Art and Literature Quiz 1
In this art and literature activity, students answer short answer questions about famous authors, plays, and characters. Students complete 31 short answer questions.
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TEXT MESSAGING
Students examine the differences between standard and non-standard English and use text-speak to rewrite a plot summary and a news story. They identify a type of non-standard English and determine the characteristics that make it...
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Jason and the Golden Fleece
Students read and analyze the classic Greek tale of "Jason and the Golden Fleece." They compare/contrast the story with modern works of literature and films, answer discussion questions, and retell the story in a modern-day setting.
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Classic Hero
Middle schoolers discuss hero tales. In this character education lesson, students identify heroes from the movie Star Wars and explain how the hero showed courage. Middle schoolers reflect upon their own definition of courage and present...
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Halloween Leftovers
Halloween isn't fun for everyone — but playing together is! Read about Esme and her space pirate friend with a short reading passage, accompanied by ten short answer questions.
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Introducing Tolkien and His Words
Students identify and describe the types of narratives that made Tolkien the writer he was. In groups, they examine different myths and folktale motifs. They discuss what Tolkien meant by "faerie" and "eucatastrophe." As a class, they...
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Be and Get Exercise
In this be and get worksheet, students fill in the blanks to sentences with either the word be or get. Students fill in 21 sentences.
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Thank you Ma'm Langston Hughes-Devoloping the concept of Theme
Students complete various activities linked to several stories and movies, to reinforce the concept of theme in a story.
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Total English Pre-intermediate: Playing with Passives
In this passive practice learning exercise, students review the passive voice as they correct the mistakes in 8 sentences and make 8 questions using the passive voice. Students also answer 4 questions regarding the passive voice.
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The Lion and the Mouse
Young scholars examine a story. In this good citizenship lesson, students read the story "The Lion and the Mouse" and discuss being kind and what it means to be a good citizen. Young scholars hold a discussion about how other animal...
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A Different Kind of Rock Star: Part 2
Learners examine our society's fascination with Mars. In this journalism lesson students read an article that outlines the various ways Mars has captured our imagination and are given topics for discussion and a chart to complete.
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Come and Go
In this English grammar worksheet, students differentiate between the usage of the words "come" and "go." Students complete 20 fill in the blank questions using the correct word where appropriate.
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Although, Despite, and Inspite of Exercise
In this word choice activity, students read the sentences and complete them with the words although, despite, or inspite. Students complete 10 exercises.
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ESL Exercises: Be and Get
In this ESL be/get worksheet, students fill in blanks in sentences using forms of "be" and "get." Answers may be accessed by clicking on a link on page.
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Know your Daemons
Students take a closer look at Pullman's The Golden Compass. In this current events lesson plan, students visit the film's interactive website and participate in a discussion about the nature of religion in the book and the film.
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ESL: Journalism Article Comprehension
In this ESL comprehension worksheet, students read a passage, then complete a variety of warm-up and pre/post reading activities. Homework suggestions are included.
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Gary Allan
Even if your class may not be familiar with the country singer Gary Allan, this resource could be used as a filler activity, or as a research project. Learners could practice their research skills by searching for the answers to the 15...
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Phenomenology Lesson Plan #5: Character Part 2
High schoolers examine the meaning of the word icon as it relates to media and pop culture. They watch and discuss film clips, write a mini-biography, take a Film Icon Quote quiz, and write a written response to the film clips.
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Favourite Authors
Students discuss in open forum their favorite author and give reasons to back up their decisions. Students choose from a variety of writing prompts. Students prepare a series of questions that they might ask their favorite authors if...
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Reading a Book
In this reading a book worksheet, learners answer ten short answer questions related to when, what, and how they read a book. One example is where do you like to read?
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Breaking News English: Star Wars Sets Box Office Record
In this English instructional activity, students read "Star Wars Sets Box Office Record," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.