The Present: Write A Description (And More) (9-13 years)
A creative-writing tutorial teaching students aged 9-13 to write a descriptive narrative about receiving and opening a present, using sensory detail and figurative language.
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A creative-writing tutorial teaching students aged 9-13 to write a descriptive narrative about receiving and opening a present, using sensory detail and figurative language.
Give ESL/EFL high-school students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and reflective-writing practice using an interview-based nonfiction passage on the value of school trips.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/descriptive-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the history of the Taj Mahal.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/explanatory-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the history and experience of spelling bee competitions.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/comparison-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the history and practice of scuba diving.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/comparison-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the history of snowboarding.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/comparison-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the history of SeaWorld and its role in entertainment and marine conservation.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/explanatory-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the history and practice of skin care.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/comparison-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the history, features, and criticisms of the Reddit platform.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/comparison-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the television series SpongeBob SquarePants and its creator.
A creative-writing characterization activity in which students write a eulogy for the character Piggy after reading Chapter 11 (or the full novel) of Lord of the Flies.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/comparison-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the film Shrek and its origins.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/comparison-writing practice using a nonfiction biographical passage on fashion designer Ralph Lauren and his brand.
A step-by-step creative-writing project guide leading students through planning, mapping, drafting, peer-editing and finalizing an original mystery narrative, with a rubric aligned to narrative-writing standards.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/comparison-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the history of Thai pop (T-pop) music.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and explanatory-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the invention and cultural impact of the Rubik's Cube.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and descriptive/narrative-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the history and attractions of Rome, Italy.
Give ESL/EFL students reading-comprehension, vocabulary, and opinion/comparison-writing practice using a nonfiction passage on the history and culture of ski resorts.
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet built around a nonfiction-style informational passage about Usain Bolt - Athletics, used to practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and extended written response in English.
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet built around a nonfiction-style informational passage about Truffle Hunters, used to practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and extended written response in English.
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet built around a nonfiction-style informational passage about Trakai Island Castle, used to practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and extended written response in English.
An ESL/EFL nonfiction reading passage and writing worksheet about ant keeping / formicariums as a hobby, used to build reading comprehension, vocabulary and personal-opinion/comparative essay-writing skills for teen or adult English learners.
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet built around a nonfiction-style informational passage about Versace - Fashion House, used to practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and extended written response in English.
An ESL/EFL reading comprehension and writing worksheet built around a nonfiction-style informational passage about Valentino - Fashion, used to practice reading comprehension, vocabulary, and extended written response in English.