Hands-On - Life Science: Adaptations Gr. 1-5
Read a nonfiction passage on the topic, complete a hands-on experiment, and complete vocabulary/comprehension activities (crossword, word search, comprehension quiz).
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Read a nonfiction passage on the topic, complete a hands-on experiment, and complete vocabulary/comprehension activities (crossword, word search, comprehension quiz).
Practice tracing the Spanish names of animals (second animal-vocabulary set).
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/explanatory-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the history and practice of skin care.
A post-viewing ESL/EFL worksheet built around the film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked", used for movie-based vocabulary and writing practice after students watch the film.
Reference charts listing two-syllable vocabulary words, for display use, syllable-articulation practice, or breaking words apart by syllable.
A magic-potions-and-spells themed creative writing activity where students design a magic potion or spell using assigned 'magic power' traits, then write about it using a graphic organizer and are assessed with a rubric.
Read a nonfiction passage on the topic, complete a hands-on experiment, and complete vocabulary/comprehension activities (crossword, word search, comprehension quiz).
Read a multi-paragraph informational passage, answer short-answer comprehension questions, write synonyms for target vocabulary words, judge true/false statements and justify the answer from the text, then complete one of three open-ended written response prompts on the topic.
A post-viewing ESL/EFL worksheet built around the film "Arrietty" - Studio Ghibli", used for movie-based vocabulary and writing practice after students watch the film.
Teach Spanish animal-name vocabulary and letter-tracing practice by having students trace the printed Spanish name of each animal.
Give secondary-level ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension and writing practice using a short nonfiction passage about the Wright Brothers and the invention of powered flight.
A post-viewing ESL/EFL worksheet built around the film "Bean", used for movie-based vocabulary and writing practice after students watch the film.
Read an informational passage about the EU's history and purpose; fill in a main-idea/key-details graphic organizer; match vocabulary terms to definitions; answer 10 multiple-choice/short-response comprehension questions; write short responses explaining and supporting ideas from the passage.
Read a multi-paragraph informational passage, answer short-answer comprehension questions, write synonyms for target vocabulary words, judge true/false statements and justify the answer from the text, then complete one of three open-ended written response prompts on the topic.
A post-viewing ESL/EFL worksheet built around the film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel", used for movie-based vocabulary and writing practice after students watch the film.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/comparison-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the history and practice of scuba diving.
Chapter-slice worksheet set from the Classroom Complete Press 'Word Families - Short Vowels' Grade K-1 phonics resource (written by Staci Marck, ISBN-13: 978-1-55319-402-6), specifically the 'Onset-Rime Addition' activity section. Per the file's own Teacher Guide introduction, the series aims to build vocabulary, sight-word…
A post-viewing ESL/EFL worksheet built around the film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip", used for movie-based vocabulary and writing practice after students watch the film.
Give ESL/EFL students an informational/report-style reading passage on smartphone use in classrooms (multiple stakeholder viewpoints) paired with comprehension, vocabulary, and essay-writing practice.
A post-viewing ESL/EFL worksheet built around the film "Becoming Jane", used for movie-based vocabulary and writing practice after students watch the film.
Read a multi-paragraph informational passage, answer short-answer comprehension questions, write synonyms for target vocabulary words, judge true/false statements and justify the answer from the text, then complete one of three open-ended written response prompts on the topic.
Read a multi-paragraph informational passage, answer short-answer comprehension questions, write synonyms for target vocabulary words, judge true/false statements and justify the answer from the text, then complete one of three open-ended written response prompts on the topic.
A post-viewing ESL/EFL movie-guide worksheet for the film "The Emoji Movie" that gives English language learners guided practice recording basic film facts, building new vocabulary from the film, describing named characters, and writing a personal reflection plus an in-character diary.
Read the nonfiction passage, then answer short-answer reading-comprehension questions, define/explain vocabulary words drawn from the text, answer true/false questions requiring textual justification, and write one or more opinion or narrative essays responding to prompts tied to the passage.