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Comprehension and vocabulary practice for Chapter 1 of the novel Owls in the Family, as a free sample of a larger novel study guide.
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U.S. History: Children's March | Civil Rights Movement Activity
A document-based activity centered on the PBS documentary 'Mighty Times: The Children's March,' teaching the 1963 Birmingham Children's Crusade during the Civil Rights Movement.
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Cell Membrane and Transport – Lab Station Activity
Provide a multi-station lab activity teaching cell membrane structure and cell transport mechanisms, with a real-world (cystic fibrosis) application reading.
California CAASPP Pack of 3 English Proficiency Tests for Grade 6
Three full-length CAASPP ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California) practice tests for Grade 6, used to build English learners' confidence across all four language domains ahead of the real ELPAC.
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GCSE Poetry Lesson: ‘Neutral Tones’ by Thomas Hardy
A GCSE English Literature poetry-analysis PowerPoint lesson guiding students through close reading of 'Neutral Tones' by Thomas Hardy, covering author/poet context, first reading and annotation, tone and language analysis, structure questions, and an academic PETAL-paragraph writing task. The lesson frames the poem around the end of a relationship, using…
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Nova Scotia
Teach elementary students about the Canadian province of Nova Scotia — its symbols, geography, history, and economy — through an informational booklet with a symbols-identification activity, comprehension questions, and an answer key.
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Cross Curricular: Snow Queen Reading
Cross-curricular reading/character-study activity using the Frozen character Elsa to explore feelings/character traits via an inside-vs-outside chart, paired with an assigned external reading via Epic
GCSE Poetry Lesson: ‘Exposure’ by Wilfred Owen
A GCSE English Literature poetry-analysis PowerPoint lesson guiding students through close reading of 'Exposure' by Wilfred Owen, covering author/poet context, first reading and annotation, tone and language analysis, structure questions, and an academic PETAL-paragraph writing task. The lesson frames the poem around World War 1 and the suffering of…
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Reading Questions Camping Activity
A short reading activity using a passage ('Camping Inside') to teach students to ask and answer who/what/where/when/why/how questions to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text.
Editable Name Worksheets, Writing Name Practice, Coloring Name
An editable PDF of name-writing/name-recognition practice worksheets that a teacher personalizes with up to 30 student names, covering tracing, coloring, searching, and letter-reading activities.
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Vocabulary sheets: vegetables
An independent-work vocabulary booklet teaching vegetable names through picture-word matching, paired with a wide range of open-ended literacy and creative activities using the same word list.
Context Clues Vocabulary word search, scramble and crossword puzzle
A three-in-one vocabulary reinforcement puzzle set (crossword, word scramble, word search) built around context-clues terminology, for reading comprehension/vocabulary practice.
ESL Reading Comprehension + Writing Activity on "Stamps Collecting"
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet built around a passage about Stamp collecting (philately) as a hobby, used to build reading comprehension, vocabulary and formal/creative writing skills in English.
ESL TED Talk Activity - A 30 years History of the Future
ESL discussion, listening, and writing activity built around the TED Talk "A 30-year history of the future (Nicholas Negroponte)", used to build vocabulary and speaking/writing skills through an authentic English listening source.
GCSE Poetry Lesson: ‘A Child to his Sick Grandfather’ by Joanna Baillie
A poetry-analysis lesson deck exploring 'A Child to his Sick Grandfather' by Joanna Baillie, covering meaning, language, structure and thematic significance (aging, illness, family bonds).
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GCSE Poetry Lesson: ‘One Flesh’ by Elizabeth Jenning
A GCSE English Literature poetry-analysis PowerPoint lesson guiding students through close reading of 'One Flesh' by Elizabeth Jennings, covering author/poet context, first reading and annotation, tone and language analysis, structure questions, and an academic PETAL-paragraph writing task. The lesson frames the poem around an aging married couple's…
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Purpose of the European Union Reading Packet
A reading passage and activity packet teaching the history and purpose of the European Union, including its formation, goals, common currency/economy, and the UK's withdrawal (Brexit).
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GCSE Poetry Lesson: ‘Kid’ by Simon Armitage
A GCSE English Literature poetry-analysis PowerPoint lesson guiding students through close reading of 'Kid' by Simon Armitage, covering author/poet context, first reading and annotation, tone and language analysis, structure questions, and an academic PETAL-paragraph writing task. The lesson frames the poem around a strained father-son relationship…
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Context Clues Activities: Moana Movie | Fiction Passage with Questions
A context clues reading activity that uses rap song lyrics comparing the Disney Moana movie to the Polynesian origin story it is based on, as the reading passage for vocabulary practice.
The United Nations + Eleanor Roosevelt Reading Packet
A reading and writing activity packet teaching the formation of the United Nations and Eleanor Roosevelt's role in it, via an informational passage (written at an 800 Lexile level per the teacher guide), vocabulary matching, multiple-choice questions, and writing prompts.
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KS4 Literature: (10) ‘The Tempest’ – The Epilogue
Lesson 10 of a Tempest unit: concludes the analytical reading of the play by examining the meaning and purpose of Prospero's closing epilogue.
California CAASPP Reading Practice Test for Grade 7
Full 32-question Grade 7 CAASPP-format ELA reading practice test with answer key and teacher's guide, pairing a literary passage with an informational passage, designed to build critical-reading and test-taking skill, evidenced through a nearly complete answer key.
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Florida (FAST) Practice Tests Bundle for Grade 4
Provide a multi-subject Florida FAST-style practice test bundle for Grade 4, covering ELA reading, Math, and Writing, with answer keys and teacher's guides for each subject.
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Amelia Earhart And Sally Ride Compare & Contrast Activity Pack
Cross-curricular activity pack combining math practice and reading/writing tasks that teach about Amelia Earhart and Sally Ride, culminating in compare-and-contrast writing.
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