Worksheet
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The Old Man, the Sea, and You

For Students 10th - 12th
Immersed in Hemingway's detailed descriptions? The Old Man and the Sea is short but powerful, just like this quiz. Ten multiple-choice questions check what you remember about the story.
Lesson Plan
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Sea-ing More Clearly

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore historical importance of fish as food source, examine works of Robert Harris, create their own fish, and compose accompanying poetry. Students then explore dramatic tradition of Chorus inspired by Greek theatre,...
Unit Plan
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The Basis for Our Moral Code (Judaism and Christianity)

For Teachers 6th
Students consider the history and significance of the Judao-Christian culture through this nine lesson unit. Scenes from the Old and New Testaments are reenacted as students unearth some of the foundations of our Western Culture.
Interactive
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Various words and phrases: 8

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this various words and phrases worksheet, students complete the sentences with various words and phrases. Students fill in the blanks for 10 sentences total.
Worksheet
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Modifying Adjective and Adverbs Exercise

For Students 6th - 7th
In this modifiers activity, learners fill in the blanks in 24 sentences by choosing the correct adjective or adverb modifier: far, just about, nearly, or slightly.
Interactive
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Knowledge test 4

For Students 5th - 10th
In this knowledge activity, students choose the correct word to complete the sentences about Elvis Presley, Thanksgiving, London, and more. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
Lesson Plan
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Dolch Sight Words in a Story

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners read a story with 220 basic sight words. They discuss why the words are important to identify and utilize them in their own writing assignments.
Lesson Plan
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Unknown Vocabulary

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students develop the vocabulary necessary to make their reading meaningful. After creating pre-reading activities, students a list of unknown vocabulary related to their reading selection. They complete vocabulary and context...
Worksheet
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Battle of Clontarf

For Students 5th - 9th
In this Battle of Clontarf learning exercise, students read about the battle, answer short answer questions, draw a picture, and make a model of the battle. Students complete 4 activities.
Lesson Plan
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Sight Word Soup

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore language arts by completing a vocabulary activity. In this sight words lesson plan, students discuss the commonly used words that are seen often in writing and define 10 new words each week. Students utilize flashcards,...
Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: Song of America

For Students 9th - 10th
Commemorates the history of the American song featuring reowned baritone Thomas Hampson. See first editions of sheet music, information on the songs and their authors as well as sound recordings.
Website
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Loc: Patriotic Melodies

For Students 9th - 10th
The stories behind patriotic songs that have become part of American musical culture, such as "Anchors Away," "Over There," "U.S. Air Force Song," and "When Johnny Comes Marching Home Again." Drill into the site to find lyrics, listen to...