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Adverbs
Fourth graders add er and est to adverbs, add more and most to adverbs, and proofread adverb sentences that compare. In this adverbs lesson plan, 4th graders complete worksheets and play an adverb game.
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Tongue Twisters
Second graders read the poem, "Betty Botter" and give their opinion of it. They discover what a tongue twister is and read the poem out loud together. Then as a class they read "Peter Piper" and discuss the similarities of the two poems.
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"Quack Said the Billy-goat"
Second graders read the poem together, "Quack Said the Billy-goat" and discuss what makes the poem funny and which words rhyme. They observe the teacher writing a new first verse, changing some of the text, but leaving the original rhyme...
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Moral Dilemmas
In this moral dilemmas worksheet, students will cut apart 16 question cards. Then they will take turns reading scenarios about situations involving using one's morals and discuss how they would handle these situations.
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Multi-Sensory Grammar - Adjectives
Third graders demonstrate knowledge of adjectives, and use this knowledge to color-code parts of speech of a sentence.
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More Choices
Fourth graders create onomatopoeia for a variety of things such as a mean dog, a crying baby or a doorbell ringing after exploring word choice as used by authors in selected books. They complete a Word Choice worksheet that is attached.
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Noun Clauses
In this noun clauses learning exercise, students choose the correct clause to complete the sentence which is a response to the one before it. Students complete 12 sentences.
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Listening and Punctuation and Grammar, oh my!
A great way to practice listening, punctuation, and proper grammar is playing this great partner activity. Learners must work together to read and write different sentences.
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Proofreading
Students review the techniques of editing and proofreading then complete writing prompt worksheet to assist the beginning of the writing process. They write a first draft on an assigned topic then revise, edit and format the finished...
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SCI-FI TALES
Fifth graders brainstorm known features of science fiction books and titles read. They pair up and discuss the possible physical characteristics fo a creature that could appear fron an excerpt of SCI-FI TALES.
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A Formal Analysis of Science Fiction
Students write a five paragraph expository theme. They explain in their theme how the story they read qualifies as science fiction. Students write using all the conventions of English correctly.
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Writing a Legal Brief
Twelfth graders work together to write appeals for their side in a famous case. Using a format, they write a legal brief and incorporate the legal, scientific and environmental information needed to make a strong case. They share their...
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Context is Everything: Grammar Lessons
Teaching students about grammar using popular, and well written, literature can be the best solution to a tricky topic.
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North Korea's Power Play
Young scholars research a number of websites to see how North Korea's leaders have shaped the country. They investigate Korea's ancient history and culture.
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Proofreading: Lesson 8
Teacher reads the material that is printed in boldface type inside the boxes aloud to the students. Information in regular type inside the boxes and all information outside the boxes should not be read to the students. Possible student...
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Proofreading: Lesson 9
Eighth graders participate in writing a descriptive paragraph with a main idea and supporting details. They generate correct mechanics and spelling while writing this paragraph. When finished, they complete a rubric (that is included...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Shifts in Verb Tenses
Shifts in verb tense are useful in helping readers understand actions occurring at different times. Verb tenses should stay consistent in every sentence. [0:42]
Lumen Learning
Lumen: Grammar: Verbs
This lesson focuses on verbs including functions and categories of verbs, types of verbs, irregular verbs, verb tenses, tense consistency, subject-verb agreement, verbals, and a variety of verb practice activities. It offers several...
English Club
English Club: Learn English: Grammar: Tenses Quiz 2
Choose the correct verb tense for each of the ten sentences in this quiz. Check answers and see percentage score upon completion.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: Subject Verb Agreement: Exercise 1
Practice subject-verb agreement by completing each sentence with the correct present tense verb.
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Grammar Bytes: Subject Verb Agreement: Exercise 2
Practice subject-verb agreement by completing each of these 25 sentences with the correct present tense verb.
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Grammar Bytes: Subject Verb Agreement: Exercise 4
Practice subject-verb agreement by choosing the correct present tense verb to complete each of 25 sentences.
Towson University
Towson University: Ows: Subject Verb Agreement Exercise 1
This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on subject-verb agreement.
Arcademics
Arcademics: Verb Viper
Game in which students practice recognizing correct verb forms and subject-verb agreement.