Students read a passage and answer questions based on the passage. An answer key is included.
Sstudents write the correct tense of each action verb to match the rest of each sentence.
Students add the correct suffix (-ness, -ful and -ment) to a root word.
Students choose a phrasal verb from a word bank to complete the sentences.
Students practice distinguishing between adjectives and adverbs. Students read each sentence, circle the -ly word, decide whether the word is an adverb or adjective, and write the appropriate term on the line provided.
Students rewrite sentences changing the adjective to an adverb.
Students read about Elijah McCoy, an African American inventor and answer questions to help improve their comprehension. An answer key is included.
Students read about Lewis Latimer, an African American inventor and answer questions to help improve their reading and comprehension skills. An answer key is included.
Students read about Patricia Bath, an African American inventor and answer questions to help improve their reading and comprehension skills. An answer key is included.
Students rewrite the sentences adding missing apostrophes where needed.
Students read a passage from Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson and rewrite the passage changing it from first person to third person narration.
Sstudents rewrite a paragraph replacing the word 'good' with a different word.
Students will review the use of commas in clauses.
Students will be introduced to the use of commas in introductory clauses. They will be provided with practice sentences in which to review this skill.
Students write the comparative form for the adjectives shown.
Students learn to understand unfamiliar terms using context clues. Students will read an excerpt from the Gettysburg Adress in order to practice and improve this skill.
A collection of worksheets for various student levels to help define unfamiliar vocabulary in contextual readings. (Note: scroll down to bottom of page for worksheet links to grades 6-12.)
This quick activity assists learners with improving their understanding of unfamiliar words by using context clues. Students will also use their knowledge of parts of speech to assist them with deciphering meaning of highlighted terms.
Students read a passage about different types of patterns and answer questions based on the passage. An answer key is included.
This mini lesson and activity assist learners with improving their ability to read and decipher unfamiliar terms by utilizing context clues.