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Citizenship word list (activity)
A way to begin discussing "citizenship" in the classroom, or even simply, classroom rules. Vocabulary word list with pictures that students can match. They can cut and paste the pictures and match them with the proper definition. It is great because it involves a hands-on thinking activity!
Level: elementary
Age: 6-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 9
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Creative Writing Game
Students write a story together by taking turns adding to a story. A fun way to get students to write, especially if you ask them to focus on using the past tense verb, or provide a vocabulary list they must include. Game has different names but the name I know is "Rigmarole".
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 9
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Distance, Mass, and Capacity: Learning the Difference in Meaning
Help students learn math content in English and understand how to know the difference between these terms. Amusing questions will get them thinking. ANSWER KEY + Fully Editable
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 7
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Exercise with Imperatives: How To
Two versions of an activity for writing in the imperative. The first is for older students, with an additional prompt. The second is for younger students who need more hands-on work.
By writing instructions for how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (also an opportunity to discuss some North American food favourites), students can develo...
Level: elementary
Age: 6-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 2
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Fun with Adjectives: Gross vs Scary Mood
Most young kids are intrigued by what�s scary/disgusting. Here�s an exercise to help them expand their vocabulary, make use of their thinking abilities, read an example of a disgusting poem, and have an opportunity to use vocabulary effectively to write in a specific mood. Great for all ages!
Level: elementary
Age: 6-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 13
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Graphic Organizer: Topic, Audience, and Purpose
Handy graphic organizer to help ESL students with analyzing texts, especially when preparing for non-ESL academic courses. It helps for them to be able to use the language of topic, audience, and purpose when reading/writing a text. Good for CALP.
Note: Two versions included - the second is for younger students
Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 17
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Math Concepts: Probability, Fair and Unfair Games
Help students understand what a fair game is by experiencing an UNFAIR game. The rules are simple and can be easily understood by ESL students as well as other students in your classroom. Useful for introducing this idea about "fairness" even outside of a mathematical lesson. And bottom line: Lots of fun! I�ve found everyone has an opinion abou...
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-17
Type: activity-card
Downloads: 3
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Math for ESL Learners: Mean, Median, Mode, Range
A Halloween worksheet for students working with mean, median, mode, and range. Gets students thinking and applying this vocabulary in a way that is simple and will not necessarily make them feel out of place in the content classroom. Answer key + link to additional resource is provided.
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 8
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Movie Review: Alvin and the Chipmunks + questions
Movie Review including questions. Exercise touches on fact and fiction, especially reading for meaning (by understanding the elements of good writing). Again, good for CALP. Lots of kids need more than just comprehension but ability to read and evaluate texts (as per Bloom�s Taxonomy). Thanks in advance for comments!
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Level: elementary
Age: 8-17
Type: Choose
Downloads: 104
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Parts of a Story + Blank Template
Help your students know/understand the vocabulary for the parts of a story. Prepares them to analyze stories and discuss them for academic classes. Definitions and blank template included. FULLY EDITABLE.
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 142
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