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Salinger and the Vocabulary of the Vernacular
Students discuss the use of slang expressions in literature. For this literary analysis lesson, students examine the use of slang words and expressions in the popular novel Catcher in the Rye. Students research the various slang terms...
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Spelling Strategies for Success
Students identify the meaning of the suffix "er" in given words and sort according to meaning. Students pair up for proofing of work, checking for correct sorting of words in categories of: no suffix, suffix that means "more," and...
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In a Pickle
Fifth graders listen to a story that uses homonyms and figurative language throughout the text. They illustrate the literal and figurative meanings of some figures of speech.
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Photosynthesis
In this online interactive photosynthesis instructional activity, students respond to 9 multiple choice and fill in the blank questions regarding the information included in the provided paragraphs.
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Advanced Synonyms and Antonyms
In this ELL, synonyms and antonyms worksheet, students answer 6 multiple choice questions where they choose the best synonym for each word given. Then students answer 6 multiple choice questions where they choose the best antonym for...
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Get the Joke!
Middle schoolers explore humor through word context and inference used in everyday language.
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Using a Dictionary--Definitions
In this using a dictionary instructional activity, students look up the following five words and choose the multiple choice answer that best defines the meaning of each word: transient, redoubt, pernicious, affable and invaluable.
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Third Grade Language Practice
In this grade 3 language practice worksheet, 3rd graders complete a total of 24 multiple choice questions based on a variety of grade 3 language concepts. An answer key is included.
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Advanced Dialogues- "Glasses"
In this ESL instructional activity, students collaborate with classmates to read an advanced dialogue about getting a new pair of glasses. Students then answer 8 multiple choice questions about the dialogue.
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Clap Syllable
Students identify the number of syllables in a word. They count the beats in a word and realize that one beat -words are shorter than three beat words.
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Phrasal Verbs with 'Take'
For this English vocabulary skills worksheet, students answer 6 multiple choice questions regarding the use of phrasal verbs paired with the word "take."
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Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days- Lesson 5
Students read a chapter in a book. In this reading and vocabulary lesson, students predict what will happen in chapter 5 of Be A Perfect Person in Just Three Days, define new vocabulary words, read and discuss chapter 5, find synonyms...
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ESL: Idioms
For this ESL idioms worksheet, students complete 10 multiple choice questions, choosing the idiom similar in meaning to a word or phrase given. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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ESL-Idioms
For this ESL idiom worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions with a phrase that is similar in meaning to a given idiom. A website reference is given for additional activities.
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Exploring Descriptive Language With Different Parts of Speech
Young scholars practice experiencing writing with appropriate language and incorporating the eight parts of speech. They assess that many words have multiple functions when used in different contexts. Each student free writes in response...
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Homophones
In this homophone worksheet, students study the meanings of words. Students complete 6 multiple choice questions, choosing the sentence that corresponds to the given picture.
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Double Quiz: Present Simple Questions/ Trivia
In this ESL online interactive grammar worksheet, students answer 15 multiple choice questions regarding the use of present simple tense verbs. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Language Arts for Grade 2
In this language arts for grade 2 activity, 2nd graders answer 15 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about punctuation, grammar and parts of speech.
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Freckle Juice - Lesson 3
Learners complete activities with the book Freckle Juice by Judy Blume. In this literature instructional activity, students read Chapter two and find the definitions for new vocabulary words. They also complete an online activity for...
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Freckle Juice- Lesson 3
Students read and respond to a chapter in a book. In this vocabulary and reading comprehension instructional activity, students preview and predict chapter 3 of Freckle Juice, define new vocabulary words, read chapter 3 and complete a...
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Speed Read
Students practice reading and rereading in order to increase their fluency with speed and accuracy. They review how to decode words and to reread selections so that they become more familiar with reading. Next, they read "James and the...
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Grammar Review for Grade 4 (4.5)
In this grammar review for grade 4 (4.5) worksheet, 4th graders answer 25 multiple choice questions in standardized test format about grammar.
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Catalog Display for the Novel : The Family Under the Bridge by Natalie Carlson
Fourth graders explain the novel through creative descriptions, learn importance of word choice in descriptive writing, and implement technology skills of searching the Internet, typing, cutting and pasting, graphic designs, and...
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Magnet Poetry
Students engage in a lesson that involves the use of imagery in poetry. They select words from poems that are used for imagery. The words are put onto magnets and then used to create new poems filled with imagery. The hands on connection...