American Documentary
The Benefits and Drawbacks of Plea Bargains
The outcome of 90 percent of criminal cases in the US is determined by plea bargains. Clips from the documentary Better This World create the backdrop for an investigation of the benefits and drawbacks of the plea bargaining process....
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Making Decisions by Group: The Jury System
Learners discover how to work cooperatively within a group and communicate their ideas clearly in order to reach an agreement. They summarize their experience in writing and hand down a verdict of guilt or innocence based on the...
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Luscious Language Boxes
Students experience a writing activity aimed at spicing up their writing. They use the classroom Luscious Language Box to add creative parts of speech to their writing.
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The Language of Shakespeare
Students write and perform a scene using Elizabethan language. They study the language of William Shakespeare.
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Writing A Character Sketch
Middle schoolers are introduced to how a character sketch is an outline of a character that includes the character's outward appearance, family members, personality, interests, and beliefs. They then think of a character they would like...
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 4 2010
In this 4th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students listen to a story read to them by the facilitator and respond to questions regarding it. Students also respond to an open-ended essay...
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New York State Testing: English Language Arts-Grade 5
In this NY state language arts test, 5th graders read passages and complete comprehension and writing activities after each.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 3, Grade 6
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice instructional activity, students read 2 selections and respond to open-ended questions regarding them. Students then respond to a writing prompt.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 6 2006
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, 6th graders listen to a story read to them by the facilitator and respond to questions regarding it. Students also respond to an open-ended essay question.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test Grade 8 (2010)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students read two passages and answer reading comprehension questions. Students also write an essay in which they use details and examples from the passages.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test Book 1--Grade 8 (2008)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test activity, learners listen to an article twice while taking notes. Students then answer reading comprehension questions and write an essay using details and examples...
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FCAT Writes! Frenzy
Fourth graders experience a dress rehearsal of timed demand writing. This activity allows students to prepare for a timed writing test in which they don't know the prompt. This activity includes writing prompts and rubrics imbedded in...
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Fourth Grade Language Practice
In this language practice worksheet, students complete a total of 25 multiple choice questions that use a variety of 4th grade language concepts. An answer key is provided.
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New York State Testing Program: English Language Arts Grade 4
In this NY state grade 4 language arts test, 4th graders complete a total of 35 questions, reading passages and completing questions and instructions for writing that follow each.
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Grade 6 Reading and Writing Assessment
In this grade 6 reading and writing worksheet, students complete an assessment. Students read the poems and essays about the Gold Rush and complete the essay questions on the lines provided.
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New York State Testing:English Language Arts Grade 6
In this NY state English/Language Arts testing worksheet, 6th graders complete 30 questions, reading passages and completing the exercises after each passage.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 3, Grade 6
In this 6th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students read selections and respond to open-ended questions regarding the pieces. Students also respond to 1 essay question.
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New York State Language Arts Test Grade 6
For this New York state language arts test worksheet, 6th graders complete activities such as reading passages, answering comprehension questions, writing, and more. Students complete 34 questions.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Test Book 2--Grade 8 (2007)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students listen to an article twice, then answer reading comprehension questions. Students then use details from the article to compose an essay.
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New York State Testing Program English Language Arts Book 2--Grade 8 (2006)
In this New York State Testing Program English Language Arts worksheet, students listen to an article and take notes. Students then answer reading comprehension questions and compose an essay using details from the article.
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Writing About Art: Objective vs. Subjective
Young scholars examine the sculpture "Head With Horns" by Paul Gauguin. In this perspectives instructional activity, students discuss what the terms "objective" and "subjective" means. Young scholars are shown the sculpture and write...
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New York State Language Arts Test Grade 4
In this New York state language arts test worksheet, 4th graders complete activities such as reading passages, answering comprehension questions, writing, and more. Students complete 35 questions.
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Grade 4 Language Arts Test Book 3
For this grade 4 language arts test book 3 worksheet, 4th graders read a passage and answer 2 questions by writing a paragraph using supporting details.
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New York State Testing Program: English/Language Arts Book 2, Grade 5 2007
In this 5th grade English/Language Arts standardized test practice worksheet, students listen to a fictional story that as their instructor reads and respond to 5 questions regarding the selection. Students also...