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Inventor/Invention Search
This worksheet is part of a unit I developed on "Inventions", but can also be used on its own.
Students match a list of inventors with their inventions, using "Google" when necessary. This activity usually lends itself well to discussion or new information.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-16
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 22
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Giant Squid
This activity includes a short reading passage about the Giant Squid, followed by 5 comprehension questions which include multiple choice and short answer/sentence items.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-15
Type: reading
Downloads: 17
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Smooth Skating- The Zamboni Ice-Resurfacing Machine
This activity is a cloze with 15 items. Students read a passage which has blanks where words have been omitted. Using context clues, they must choose the appropriate word from a word bank at the bottom of the page and print/write it in the blank.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-16
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 9
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1-1-1 Rule 3
Third worksheet in a series designed to reinforce the rule which doubles a single consonant at the end of a one syllable short vowel word. This concept is tricky and regular practice of the skill is helpful.
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-12
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 8
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Compound Word Scramble
This is a good partner activity. Each pair of students is given a single copy of the worksheet and cut the two columns of words down the middle and then cut the lines between the individual words. Each word in the "starred" column can be matched with a word in the other column to make a compound word. Once students have made compound words, they ca...
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-12
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 11
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Homonyms 5
Students have to circle which one of a pair of homonyms fits the context of each sentence.
This activity has a few challenging items, eg, ascent/assent, idol/idle, so it may be suitable for more proficient students unless the homonyms are pre-taught.
Level: advanced
Age: 13-100
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 35
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Monster Sort
This activity contains a list of 52 monsters generated by intermediate-age learners. Ideally students will work in groups for this activity, which involves critical thinking and discussion. On a separate paper, students place the headings, "FICTION", "MAYBE" & "REAL LIFE" and write the names of the monsters under the appropriate heading.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-16
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 5
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The Sandwich- A Tasty Invention
This activity is a cloze with 15 items. Students read a passage which has blanks where words have been omitted. Using context clues, they must choose the appropriate word from a word bank at the bottom of the page and print/write it in the blank.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-16
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 30
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Barracuda Reading Comprehension Activity
This worksheet contains a short reading passage about Barracudas and five comprehension items, including multiple choice and questions requiring written sentence or short answers.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-15
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 20
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Using Capital Letters 2
This is another worksheet to review the many uses of capital letters. There are two paragraphs containing words which need to be capitalized. Students are asked to highlight these words and rewrite them underneath, using capitals.
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-15
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 9
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