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We are a group of active educators sharing our everyday experiences in the classroom. We share news, trends, research, ideas, and technologies that shape the future of learning. We support teaching through professional development, thought leadership, and resource curation.
We believe that education should not be a privilege; it is essential to the survival of the human race.
This bundle contains all the worksheets from the Common Core Language Arts series, for grades from KG to 12. For each grade, there are plenty of specially designed activities, and the answers are provided at the end of each worksheet.
The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts promotes reading a variety of texts including stories, literature, and complex informational texts from fields such as science and social studies. The standards support the development of key skills in problem-solving, analysis, and critical thinking through prompting students to answer questions and think critically about their readings, preparing them for success after graduation.
The guidelines offer clear standards for fostering literacy skills in ELA and in various other subjects such as history, science, and technical fields. Students must engage in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and utilizing language proficiently in various subjects, with the standards aiding in the enhancement of these abilities in all fields of study.
The sun is shining, the mood is upbeat, and Christmas makes the perfect backdrop for those long-awaited visits to distant friends and family. As you might expect, many UK and European Christmas traditions are replicated in Australia. In some ways, however, festive seasons Down Under are very different.
While Europeans might wish for snow, Australians hope for clear skies to make the most of the summer sun. Some years, the thermometer can soar to 40°C almost anywhere in the country. As a result, spending at least part of Christmas at the beach is a popular tradition for residents and visitors alike. Not snow, but sand, sea, surfing, snorkelling, and stunning sunsets are all key ingredients in a perfect Australian Christmas.
Watch the video “13 Differences You Experience At Christmas In Australia" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnyYlM_ryE8) with your students and do the activities that follow. The video highlights the differences, and your students will be definitely curious to hear about them!
This Christmas, spend endless hours of fun and relaxation with this colouring book! With 100 different colouring pages, this is the only book you will need.
The pages are in landscape format, especially designed for younger children. The drawings are black and white and really immaginative, so as to let your young students use all their creative skills.
Thematically, the book covers all aspects of Christmas and includes all of the familiar characters. More specifically, you will find several pages dedicated to:
the Christmas spirit
Santa Claus
Santa’s workshop
Santa’s sleigh and reindeers
elves
Christmas trees
singing carols
Christmas presents
toys
Christmas dinner
family gatherings
Christmas markets and shopping
Christmas decorations
decorated fireplaces
decorated houses
winter scenes
Christmas in the village
Christmas in the city
the nativity scene
baby Jesus
sleighing and playing
and many more!
The pages can be printed on any A4 paper. Ideally, use thick drawing paper.
Have lots of fun with this festive colouring book!
This collection includes all 4 books from the “Mastering English Learners Skills” series: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing.
Every book includes 120 activities created specifically for each level of the Common European Framework, with 20 activities for each level. Therefore, there are a combined 480 exercises from the four books, sufficient for students to hone and improve their abilities. Detailed instructions for the activities, along with their durations, are provided. The end of each book holds the keys to the activities.
English learners can grow personally and intellectually by practicing regularly. Continuous learning helps maintain and improve language skills over time. Exploring various topics keeps students curious and motivated. It also fosters a love for learning that goes beyond language, and supports broader knowledge and personal development. Skills are finally very useful for those who want to sit an exam.
Teach your students the pilars of the English language with this ebook.
This is a bundle that contains all four books of the very popular series ‘100 English Idioms You Need To Know’.
If you are teaching English language learners, this bundle is your perfect companion. Idioms are integral to the English language, as much so as grammar and vocabulary. Idioms play a crucial role in every aspect of language learning, especially in English, where they are prevalent and often add color and depth to communication.
In this ebook, you will find a total of 400 idioms for your students to practice. Each of the four books comes with each own set of practice exercises and the relevant answer key at the end.
Acquiring idiomatic knowledge helps learners decipher the intended meaning without having to rely solely on the literal interpretation of words, thereby enhancing listening comprehension skills. This exposure to diverse vocabulary enhances their ability to express themselves fluently and accurately.
This is a detailed lesson plan based on the YouTube video “Christmas traditions in Great Britain”.
Christmas is a very important time in the christian year, but it is also very important to people who do not go to church. It is a time for presents, parties, and time with the family.
In the UK, people start to get ready for Christmas in late October or early November. They decorate their shops with lights, trees, and other decorations. Shops get very busy and stay open later
in the middle of December. Most families buy Christmas trees, put them inside the house, and put colorful decorations on them.
Watch the video with your students and follow the steps in the lesson plan. You will have 60 minutes of lesson, with a variety of activities that will engage all types of learners.
Add some Christmas joy to your lessons with this festive lesson plan!
By November 1st, Santa Claus is everywhere, but you probably didn’t know that Santa wasn’t always the fat man in the red suit. In fact, Santa didn’t get his iconic, jolly look until Thomas Nast, a political cartoonist, drew him that way. Before the 1860s, Santa was represented as everything, from a jolly elf to a tall gaunt man. In central Europe, Santa was even depicted alongside the Krampus, a devilish figure who punishes bad children.
This enlightening video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO0MzHu3Tuw) by the acclaimed History Channel, describes how Santa Claus took the form we now know due to the creativity of New Yorker cartoonist Thomas Nast. Watch the video with your students, with or without subtitles, and then do the activities that follow in this ebook. There are activities for all kinds of learners, especially the younger ones.
At the back of the book, you will find detailed Teacher’s Notes with directions about the activities, as well as the Answer key.
After trade and communication between Europe and the Americas began following Columbus’s voyage in 1492, many Europeans began to seek opportunities in the New World. One such group, now known as the Pilgrims, sailed from England to North America in 1620.
In 1620 the Mayflower crossed from England to North America. Filled to the brim with passengers, livestock, and supplies, they faced many delays before finally reaching the shores of the New World. The Pilgrims suffered and many of them died to establish a settlement in what is now Massachusetts, but through cooperation with local tribes of Native Americans they were eventually able to thrive.
Watch the excellent video “The Story of the Mayflower and the First Thanksgiving for Children” with your students, and then do the activities in this ebook. The answers are available at the end of the book, as well as plenty of guidance for the teacher in the Teacher’s notes.
For many Americans, the Plymouth Massachusetts pilgrims serve as the emblematic influence for the modern Thanksgiving celebration. Following the winter of 1620 that resulted in the deaths of nearly half of their population, the colonists established aconnection with the nearby tribe, which educated them on fishing, agriculture, and hunting.
Even though Thanksgiving festivities trace back to the early European colonies in America, it was only in the 1860s that Abraham Lincoln proclaimed the final Thursday of November as a national holiday.
This ebook includes a variety of hands-on activities for Elementary students to engage in after viewing the video “History of the Holidays: History of Thanksgiving” produced by the well-regarded History Channel. The activities accommodate all types of learners and will definitely keep your students engaged and eager to learn more about this American tradition.
The book offers extensive support for the teacher at the back, including Teacher’s Notes and the corresponding answers to the exercises.
This ebook contains a number of activities that have been tailored specifically to accompany the YouTube video “Evolution of Santa Claus”, from the acclaimed History Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO6a6Ue2z5I. It is aimed for Elementary school students, though older students will also find it interesting.
The video shows how the modern image of Santa Claus has been refined again and again. New York City has shaped the modern secular Christmas we now celebrate more than any other city in the world. It’s really because of the efforts of two very gifted New Yorkers who lived there in the 1800s that the jolly character known as Santa Claus came to life and is now loved by millions of children around the world.
Watch first the video with your students, with or without subtitles if necessary, and then proceed to do the activities in this ebook. For every activity there are Teacher’s Notes and suggested answers.
Since the dawn of the 20th century, one thing has remained true: everyone loves presents, and especially kids. There’s nothing better than a big old wish list to put out into the universe during the holiday season.
From Star Wars action figures to the iPhone, every decade has had a “MUST HAVE” Christmas gift. Check out the toys and trinkets that have topped kids’ wishlists to Santa over the past century, in this YouTube video by History Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aVWZuPKrSI.
The wonderful treats on this list have stolen the hearts and wallets of families around the world for the better part of a century. Find which are the most popular gifts of all time, and which ones are sold one in every second around the world.
After watching the video with your students, proceed to do the activities we have created for this purpose. The answers are provided at the end.
Have fun!
This ebook includes exercises that can be utilized to create a history lesson about the American flag. The tasks are centered around the YouTube video “The History of the American Flag”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UONq4YCF4R4.
Presented by Drexel University Online, this educational video delves into the history of the American flag, narrated by ex-NBC10 reporter Terry Ruggles. This engaging and educational video serves as an excellent resource for teaching American history to educators, parents, and anyone keen on discovering the fascinating background of our country’s most iconic emblem.
Following the video, instruct your students to formulate the questions posed in this ebook. A range of activities is available for every type of learner. At the end, there is a distinct section for the teacher that includes the answers and Teacher’s Notes, outlining the objectives, materials, and instructions for all activities.
Experience this wonderful journey through American history featuring the nation’s iconic symbol: the flag.
This is a set of various activities designed to be done in class after watching the video “Origins of Christmas” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wmp0HPCOxk&t=45s
The celebration of Christmas as we know it today stems from the traditions of several different cultures. This video from History Channel describes how old customs and traditions from different countries around the world came to form what we know and celebrate today as Christmas. Follow this trip from ancient Rome to Northern Europe, and also find out how the beloved character of Santa Claus came to life.
The video duration is around 3 minutes. The activities that follow should take up another 90 minutes.
There are many different types of activities to ensure that your students will stay interested throughout the lesson. Finally, there is the relevant answer key in the end, which also includes suggested answers to the writing activities.
Enjoy Christmas with this festive lesson!
While in Kindergarten, students will acquire these skills along with other subjects:
With guidance and assistance, inquire and respond to queries regarding important details within a text.
With guidance and assistance, recount well-known tales, highlighting important details.
Inquire and respond to queries regarding unfamiliar terms in a passage.
With guidance and assistance, identify the author and illustrator of a tale and explain the function of each in narrating the story.
Identify typical categories of texts (e.g., storybooks, poems).
Participate purposefully in group reading activities with comprehension.
With guidance and assistance, explain the relationship between two people, occurrences, concepts, or pieces of information within a text.
Identify the writer and artist of a piece and explain the function of each in conveying the concepts or details within the text.
Participate purposefully and with comprehension in group reading sessions.
This ebook is filled with numerous activities designed to assist your kindergarten students in honing their Common Core skills.
In their final year of High School, students should be aware of, among other aspects:
· Utilize language understanding to grasp how it operates in various contexts, enabling effective decisions regarding meaning or style and achieving deeper comprehension during reading or listening.
· Change sentence structure for impact, referring to sources (like Tufte’s Artful Sentences) for support as necessary; utilize knowledge of syntax when analyzing intricate texts during reading.
· Merge sentences by incorporating relative clauses.
· What is implied by the punctuation?
· Vocabulary Learning and Application
· Identify or explain the significance of unfamiliar and ambiguous words and expressions relevant to grades 11–12 reading and subject matter, selecting adaptively from various techniques.
· Rely on context (for instance, the general idea of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word’s role or placement in a sentence) as a hint to understand a word or phrase’s meaning.
This ebook will assist your students in practicing everything mentioned above and beyond.
Common Core Grade 11 students will be taught to:
Show mastery of the rules of standard English grammar and usage in writing or speaking.
Utilize the knowledge that usage is based on convention, may evolve, and can be challenged.
Addressing complicated or disputed language usage problems by referring to resources like Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of English Usage and Garner’s Modern American Usage for guidance.
Show mastery of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in writing.
Follow rules for using hyphens.
Make sure to spell accurately.
Utilize language expertise to grasp how language operates in varying situations, to make appropriate decisions regarding meaning or style, and to enhance understanding while reading or listening.
Identify or define the definitions of unfamiliar and ambiguous terms and expressions from 11th to 12th grade literature and material, utilizing various methods as needed.
This ebook will assist students in practicing these skills.
Students in the tenth grade of the Common Core Language Arts program will be required to acquire the skills to:
Decide or explain the definition of unfamiliar and various-meaning words and phrases from grades 9–10 reading and content, utilizing a variety of strategies.
Utilize the surrounding information to infer the meaning of a word or phrase.
Find the definition of words by examining their opposites in the given context.
Utilize the surrounding information to determine the definition of a term
Recognize and accurately apply variations in word forms that signal various meanings or grammatical functions (e.g., criticize, criticism, critical; explore, exploration).
Look up general and specific resources such as dictionaries, glossaries, and thesauruses in both physical and digital formats to discover how to say a word or figure out its exact definition, type of word, or origins.
Use the exercises provided in this ebook to help your students improve these skills.
During the 9th Grade Common Core Language Arts curriculum, students will be taught various subjects including:
Show proficiency in the rules of standard English grammar and usage while writing or speaking.
Utilize parallel structure in rephrasing the given text while maintaining the same language and word count.
Recognize sentences that have parallel structures.
The cat played with the ball, pounced on the mouse, and chased the butterfly.
Employ different kinds of phrases and clauses to express precise meanings and enhance diversity and engagement in writing or presentations.
Find prepositional phrases
Recognize appositives and phrases that rename nouns.
Determine subordinate and main clauses.
What type of sentence is it: simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex?
Combine sentences by using relative clauses.Show mas
tery of correct English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in writing.
Employ a semicolon (and possibly a conjunctive adverb) for connecting two or more closely related independent clauses.Using conjunctive adverbs for transitions
Utilize semicolons to connect independent clauses, and commas to separate items in a list.
This digital book will assist them in practicing everything mentioned.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts in the eighth grade:
Provide quotes from the text that best support an analysis of both explicit statements and conclusions drawn from the text.
Identify a main message or key idea of a text and examine how it progresses throughout the text, considering its connection to the characters, setting, and plot; give an unbiased overview of the text.
Examine how specific dialogues or events in a narrative or play advance the plot, unveil character traits, or influence a character’s choice.
Analyze the use of words and phrases in a text to understand their meanings, including figurative and connotative meanings; evaluate how specific word choices affect meaning and tone, such as using analogies or allusions to other texts.
Examine the organization of multiple texts and assess how the distinct structure of each impacts their overall meaning and style.
The ebook contains 50 exercises to assist your students in practicing.
Seventh grade students following the Common Core Language Arts program will be taught:
Provide multiple examples of text to back up analysis of both explicit statements and conclusions drawn from the text.
Identify a main theme of a text and examine how it progresses throughout the text; present an unbiased summary of the text.
Examine the way specific elements of a narrative or play are connected (e.g., how the setting influences the characters or storyline).
Analyzing the meaning of words and phrases in a text, including their figurative and connotative meanings, as well as examining the effects of rhymes and other sound repetitions like alliteration on a particular verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama.
Examine the impact of a play or poem’s format or arrangement (e.g., monologue, sonnet) on its significance.
This digital book will assist them in practicing the curriculum tasks.