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Easter Riddles with Key
This is a special riddles page for Easter focusing on �Bunnies�. When I have a few minutes left at the end of my lesson, or during a lesson when the kids are getting �antsy�, I take out some riddles and we see if they can guess any. Here are some to celebrate the Easter season. These are presented in a large format to share with a class. Clipart ...
Level: intermediate
Age: 7-17
Type: others
Downloads: 33


 
West Coast Reader November 2009
These simple, worksheet pages accompany the West Coast Reader, November 2009 edition. Although the newspaper is geared towards adults, and B.C., the questions can quickly be edited to reflect a more worldly outlook. Short stories covered this month include the H1N1 flu virus, taxes, We Day, and Honey and Bees. The worksheets develop vocabulary u...
Level: elementary
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 1


 
Remembrance Day Vocabulary Building Using the West Coast Reader Newspaper
These sets of exercises are based on the West Coast Reader November 2009 editiion. (The WCR) front page story is about Remembrance Day. The WCR is a newspaper for esl learners produced by Capilano University in British Columbia, Canada. Although the articles are focused on Canada, they are still relevant to anyone studying about remembrance. Tea...
Level: elementary
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 5


 
Terry Fox, a Hero
Terry Fox, a young man who attempted to run across Canada was stopped when cancer returned. This WS contains a short reading, cloze sentences, T/F, and 5W type questions. Also included is a link to a Youtube video with Q/A that students must reflect on then give their opinions. BTW, Terry Fox�s mother was one of the people that carried the 2010 ...
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 49


 
Practicing Using Argumentative Writing Vocabulary
This is a list of vocabulary used to teach students argumentative writing. (proponents, opponents, supporters, critics of. and so on This is an advanced lesson for those writing essays or longer writing samples. This sheet goes with another ws "Using Argumentative" Vocabulary.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 19


 
Mother�s Day Vocabulary Practice Part 4/8 of unit. With detailed key.
Parts 4-5-6 take four adjectives from the flashcards (part 1) and have students work with the adjectives in depth. Activities include matching recognition, fill in missing letters, dividing into syllables, T/F, Matching, Similar word, crossword puzzle and wordsearch.
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 36


 
How the Grinch Stole Christmas Part 4/6.
This is the fourth part of a 48 page, multi-level reading/exploration of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss. The booklet will keep your students busy for a good deal of time. Students at an intermediate ability answer the entire booklet, whereas less able students can answer part 1 only or parts 1 and 2. Students answer a variety of que...
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Type: others
Downloads: 47


 
Valentine�s Day Background, Exercises and Cloze
Here is an activity for your students around Valentine�s Day. It is a reading which details the hows and whys of this holiday. Included in information on the origin, cupid, colors, hearts and flowers, chocolates and so on. There is a vocabulary cloze exercise and comprehension words based on the reading. Students may also enjoy writing a poem w...
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 17


 
Working with the Prefix "Pre" with Answer Key
This is a detailed look at the prefix �PRE�. This WS includes explanations, word lists, �Pre Facts�, and 5 different exercises. Template inspired by PhilipR. Editable and Answer key included.
Level: intermediate
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 140


 
Icebreaker "Signature" Game v.2
This is a game that can be used at the beginning of term or new school year to help the kids meet other students and find out what they like or have. This is a new version of an old WS I�d done previously.
Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Type: others
Downloads: 78

 


Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year)
This presentation shows some of the customs and superstitions associated with Lunar New Year. (aka Chinese New Year). The show ends with 10 questions to check student�s understanding.

Level: intermediate
Age: 5-17
Downloads: 60


Remembrance Day
This Remembrance Day ppt looks at why we wear a poppy. It briefly talks about the major world wars supported by photos. The presentation contains the question, "How will you remember", and ends with some suggestions that students could do to remember.

Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Downloads: 51


Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year) (#1 Family Foods Home)
This presentation is the first of two showing the customs of family, foods and home associated with Lunar New Year. (aka Chinese New Year). The show ends with 10 questions to check student�s understanding. The other presentation details customs and superstitions.

Level: intermediate
Age: 9-17
Downloads: 45

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