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Reflecting on Summer Vacation
So summer vacation has ended, and everyone�s back in the classroom. Why not let students remember their summers with this simple comparatives/superlatives worksheet? A great way also to review (or renew) vocabulary.
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 15
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"Hocus Pocus" Writing Exercises
"Hocus Pocus" (1993) is a great film for showing what American Halloween is like, and also for the kid-friendly story. This WS includes a vocabulary section for BEFORE watching, a fill-in-the-blank for DURING, and a paragraph writing section for AFTER. Includes answer key and is fully editable.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 121
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3 Steps to Writing a Story
This worksheet set includes the first 3 steps to writing a story: (1) Write a Blurb (or 1-sentence summary) (2) Write an Outline (that includes the story�s characters, problem, plot points, and ending/resolution) (3) Write a Story Flow (or chronology of events).
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 26
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Creating an Oral History
I�m planning to have my students record oral histories, i.e., either their own story or a family member�s story. (Normally, this would be done in the form of an interview, but I�m going to have them use a storytelling style instead.) This handout introduces "oral history"--what it is, what questions to answer in order to tell one, and how to begin...
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: others
Downloads: 8
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Write a love letter using similes
Great for teaching similes or as a Valentine�s Day writing activity. My junior high students enjoyed writing letters to fictional characters (e.g., Doraemon) instead of real people. Whatever works! Included: (1) A practice sheet with a sample letter; (2) A writing sheet with a space for drawing a picture of the beloved!
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-14
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 6
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10 Love Idioms (WS + Activity)
Teach your kids 10 love idioms, and let them practice with a fill-in-the-blank exercise. (Answer key included) For a supplementary activity, you can play the Broken Hearts game: (Preparation) (Optional: Print and laminate page 3-4). Cut out the hearts (one for every 2 students). Cut each heart into half. (Activity) Give a half to each student. ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 93
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Reading Skills Worksheet
This is a great way to teach students *how* to read longer texts, whether for tests, practical situations, or pleasure. Students will learn about 4 reading styles (skimming, scanning, intensive, extensive), practice skimming and scanning, and learn how to use context clues to understand a text. With these techniques, students will be able to appr...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 44
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Song: Jackson 5�s "I Want You Back" (Nouns)
Students fill in the blanks with nouns from the word box. Either have your students fill in the blanks and then listen to check answers, or vice versa. Great way to remember the King of Pop! Also included: full lyrics sheet.
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 7
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"My Radio Show" Project
This is a great project for generating creativity, using a variety of learned English, and possibly giving shy students a chance to present without as much pressure. In groups, students think of an idea for a radio show or commercial. Then, they write a script (first and final draft). Last, they record. In my case, our school has a computer lab ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 46
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Think & Discuss: The Radio
This WS is a warm-up to a project in which students will make their own radio shows. For this activity, students answer questions such as, "How often do you listen to the radio?" and "What programs do you listen to?" and "What are the differences between TV and radio?" Then, students discuss in groups, and at the end, share with the class.
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 20
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