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High school social studies study guides for Easel Activities and for ESL-EFL-ELL
ESL Newcomer Activities
This Newcomer Workbook will help your ELL - ESL students master beginner grammar and vocabulary exercises with these daily exercises! This resource is best for upper elementary through high school age.These exercises can be completed in any order you wish. They can be used to introduce new vocabulary and grammar exercise or as reinforcement to concepts already learned. This resource includes 100 exercises, plus more blank pages to add your own prompts if you desire. Also included is a check off
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4th - 10th
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ESL Activities: ESL Grammar: Present Progressive Verbs
Use these English grammar activities with your beginner and intermediate level English Language Learners or Newcomer EFL students. The present progressive or present continuous English grammar tense can be challenging because it has several forms. This complete grammar curriculum provides plenty of practice in using the appositive, negative, and interrogative forms of this English verb tense along with the correct use of the helping verb “to be” and contractions for each form.This unit also h
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Prisoner B-3087 Visual Novel Study with Comprehension Questions and Answers
“We started reading the book and got to Chapter 9 before this resource became available. I pulled up the slide show as we read Ch. 9 and my students became much more engaged and started asking more in-depth questions. It was fantastic!” Catherine P., Texas We call this 210-slide Novel Study a “Visual Text Support” because it brings the story to life through pictures, drawings, maps, captions, short explanations, and literary pointers. Your students will deepen their appreciation of Prisoner B-
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6th - 9th
Mini-guide for Middlers: The Bronze Bow Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Bronze Bow, by Elizabeth George Speare. It is set in the time of Jesus: Daniel changes after his encounters with Jesus. A number of The Bronze Bow books are available on loan from Internet Archive. The loan period is one hour, but they are able to be checked out repeatedly (pending availability). A link for one of the books: The Bronze Bow on Internet Archive The mini-guide for The Bronze Bow includes*: vocabulary words and exercise
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6th - 9th
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Mini-Guide for Middlers: The Hiding Place Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled The Hiding Place, by Corrie ten Book. The Hiding Place relates the true story of a woman who lived her faith -- despite tremendous costs. The mini-guide contains ten sections that include:vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities: idiom, suspense, viewpoints, alliteration, metaphor, personification, critical thinking, theme, compare/contrastlife applications/Biblerelated activitiesweb linksa crossword puzzlean an
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6th - 12th
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Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Native American Heritage Novel Guide
Two Roads by Joseph Bruchac Novel Guide Native American History, great for teaching about the Great Depression, the Bonus Army, The Cherokee Rose, Indian schools and the U.S. history. This novel guide includes: Lesson objectivesPre, during, and post reading activities Chapter by chapter questionsAnswer KeyEssay questionsJournaling questionsBackground/historical information Extension resources Character analysisNovel theme activityCharacter traitsKWL ChartVocabulary activities This resource is gr
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6th - 9th
Irregular Simple Past with Grammar Guide and Worksheets for Adult ESL
Simple past verbs form the backbone of past tense narration, enabling students to recount experiences, share stories, and accurately describe completed actions. Of course, it's one thing when they're regular and another altogether when they're irregular, or as a former student of mine once moaned, "The irregular ones want to make me crazy."We don't want our students to feel like they're being driven mad, so let's help them make the irregular simple past easier to take in. This irregular simple
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Grammar Guides for Verb Tenses BUNDLE
I Must Betray You Ruta Sepetys Novel Guide the Fall of Communism
I Must Betray You Ruta Sepetys Novel Guide | World History Novel | European History | Perfect for teaching about the fall of CommunismThis novel guide includes:Learning ObjectivesPre-Reading QuestionsBackground InformationMapsChapter-by-chapter questions Answer KeyCause & Effect Activity ChartsKLW ChartsCharacter AnalysisThemes Activity New Vocabulary ActivitiesExtension ResourcesPost- Reading Questions This resource is great for: Teaching European historyTeaching language artsTeaching world
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6th - 9th
Bomb The Race To Build And Steal The World's Most Dangerous Weapon Novel Guide
Bomb: The Race To Build And Steal The World's Most Dangerous Weapon by Sheinkin Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about Oppenheimer, WWII, development of nuclear weapons, American history, Manhattan project, European history, the Red Scare, and so much more. This novel unit includes: Benchmarks Background informationPre-reading activities, Chapter comprehension and discussion questions, Essay questions, Vocabulary list, Extension activities, - KLW chart.-Kahoot Quiz This resource is great for:
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7th - 10th
Mini-guide for Middlers: The Golden Goblet Workbook
This is a two-week literature guide for the book titled The Golden Goblet, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In this book, which is set in ancient Egypt, a boy named Ranofer dreams of becoming a goldsmith. After the death of his father, Ranofer's goal is thwarted by his evil half-brother. This guide contains:vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities: characterization, metaphor, idioms, comparison and contrast, alliteration, effect and cause, simile, antonyms, prediction, ti
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6th - 9th
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Manifest Destiny Map Review Activity
This super fun, engaging Manifest Destiny Map Review Activity will have your students moving around the room in a cooperative learning atmosphere! Your students' aim: reviewing details and locations of the Manifest Destiny territories. Included in this resource:• Cover Page• 8 Manifest Destiny territory stations• 6 sets of questions for 6 groups• Answer Key for Teachers DIRECTIONS FOR ACTIVITY:With their group, students travel from territory to territory answering the questions. When they answ
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Manifest Destiny UNIT BUNDLE
V for Vendetta Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2005)
V for Vendetta Movie Guide | Questions | Worksheet (R - 2005) challenges students to fully digest this powerful movie of political and social consequence. Discuss and dissect many of the seemingly cryptic quotes that V says throughout the film. Finally, explore the dangerous ideas that people may be tempted to take away from viewing this film.Check the preview file for high resolution sample questions to see if this movie guide is suitable for your students. This resource consists of 14 high-lev
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10th - 12th
Mini-Guide for Middlers: Mara Daughter of the Nile Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled Mara Daughter of the Nile, by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. In this exciting book set in ancient Egypt, Mara becomes a double spy.This mini-guide contains: vocabulary words and exercisesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: match similes, identify a motive, arrange sentences in the correct sequence, and narrate a story. Students will learn about: sarcasm, physical setting, irony, opinion/fact, metaphors, point of view, alliterati
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6th - 9th
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Analyzing Primary Sources Introduction Activity
Analyzing Primary Sources Introduction ActivityUse this activity to teach students the basic skills and practices for analyzing primary sources in a Social Studies class. This guide helps students to identify primary sources, investigate them for content, and apply questions about the source for bias or integrity.Includes:Student Reading on Primary Sources and AnalysisStudent Handouts5 Primary Sources for Analysis PracticeWrap-Up Questions to overview the activity with the whole classThis would
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5th - 11th
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Continent and Ocean Map Worksheet Blank
Continent and Ocean Map worksheet can be used as a worksheet as well as a pretest and post test to assess students knowledge. Student can label and then color the different continents and oceans in order to learn this section of the AKS. Additional Maps - World Maps - Continent, Oceans, Climate Zones and Time Zone MapsUnited States Map Bundle - Political and Physical MapsSouth America Maps - South America Political and Physical MapsLouisiana Purchase MapBe the first to know about new products (a
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1st - 12th
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Also included in: US History Bundle / Distance Learning
Ground Zero by Alan Gratz A Novel of 9/11 NO Prep Novel Guide Patriot Day
Ground Zero: A Novel of 9/11 by Alan Gratz Novel Guide is perfect for teaching about September 11th, American History, and world history.This resource includes: Learning objectives Chapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questions Answer KeyNew Vocabulary Character(s) analysis activities Cause & Effect activity Types of characters activity KLW Chart Extension Resources - background information Themes Activity Post reading questions Teacher section with answer key Vocabulary Activities Post-
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6th - 9th
ESL Activities Nouns Packet Regular and Irregular Plural Nouns Print & Digital
English grammar can be tricky, especially when it comes to forming regular and irregular plural nouns. These ESL activities, grammar lessons, and worksheets are an engaging way for your beginner and intermediate level English Language Learners or EFL students to practice forming plural nouns. The activities and study guides provide students multiple opportunities to practice their newly learned skills. Graphics are provided for all vocabulary used in the activities- perfect for differentiation
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
Questions for Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel
Unlock the Secrets of "Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel" with Targeted Questions!Navigating the world of Frankenstein just got easier! If you've ever struggled to engage your Tier B ELL students with the graphic novel version of Frankenstein, this resource is your game-changer.Why You Need This:Text-Specific Guidance: Our carefully crafted questions guide students through every twist and turn of the graphic novel.ELL-Friendly: Designed for Tier B ELL students, these questions break down complex c
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Frankenstein: Graphic Novel Bundle w/Bonus
Mini-guide for Middlers: Adam of the Road Workbook
This is a two-week literature study for the book titled Adam of the Road, by Elizabeth G. Vining. The book is a work of historical fiction about a boy who searches for his father and his dog in 13th century England. The guide contains: vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities: rhyme scheme, the number 3, alliteration, matching, cliffhanger, sequence, allusion, simile, descriptive writingrelated activitiesgamescookingwriting exerciseslife applications/Bibleweb linksa crossword
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6th - 9th
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Developments in South and Southeast Asia Lecture Topic 1.3 for AP® World
This lesson is designed for AP® World History Modern, Unit 1 Topic 3: Developments in South and Southeast Asia. The lesson includes a lecture with detailed speaker notes, a guided notes packet, and activities to supplement the lesson. Details of what is included:29-slide lecture covering topics in South and Southeast AsiaPrintable speaker notes to accompany the lecture4-page guided notes packet for the lectureMCQ Breakdown- review the anatomy of the MCQVideo questions about South and Southeast e
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9th - 11th
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Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool Novel Unit
Navigating Early by Clare Vanderpool Novel Guide This amazing coming of age story is set at the end of the World War II. Two boys, Early and Jack burdened with loss and grief, find their way from being “washed away”. “Navigating Early” is a captivating novel. It can be read out loud in lower grades or a formal novel study in higher grades.This Novel Unit is includes: Lesson Objectives Chapter by chapter short answer/ reading comprehension questionsNew VocabularyWord Search Activities Foreshadowi
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6th - 9th
Gerunds and Infinitives Grammar Guide and Worksheets for Adult ESL
We can all agree that understanding gerunds and infinitives is crucial for constructing grammatically correct sentences in English, but ugh! How do we get our adult ESL students to use them correctly? These linguistic structures, often causing confusion, are indispensable in expressing actions, desires, and preferences. For ESL students, grasping the nuances between using a gerund or an infinitive can transform their language proficiency, helping them to communicate their thoughts and intentio
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Grammar Guides with Worksheets BUNDLE (no verb tenses)
Plural Nouns Grammar Guide with Worksheets for Adult ESL
Making singular nouns plural can be a perplexing challenge for adult ESL learners, especially depending on their language background. This all-encompassing plural nouns grammar guide and worksheet pack is ready to come to your rescue. Don't spend your time reinventing the plural noun wheel; use this to help your adult ESL beginner-level students learn the pluralization rules with clarity and ease.Plural nouns enable us to articulate thoughts in the context of quantity and plurality. Mastery of
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10th - 12th, Adult Education
Also included in: Grammar Guides with Worksheets BUNDLE (no verb tenses)
Mini-Guide for Middlers: A Single Shard Workbook
This is a mini-guide (a two-week literature study) for the book titled A Single Shard, by Linda Sue Park. In this book, Tree-ear, an orphan in 12th century Korea, desires to become a potter, but finds obstacles in his way. The guide contains:vocabulary activitiesdiscussion questionsreading activities – Students will: relate stories in their own words, draw a picture, connect similes, create a list, finish a sentence, write journal entries, and draw a sketch. Students will learn about: personi
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6th - 9th
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