Andrea Chen
(New Orleans - United States)
Language Arts Games
Description:Collection of games to be used in the instruction of Language Arts concepts.
Last Updated:Sep-03-2012
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
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- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
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- senior
- Activity: Game
- From: Curriki Content Curation
- Contributed By: Lani deGuia
Poverty Simulation Game
Description:This game is used to introduce students to the concepts behind Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal." Students will be randomly assigned to different social classes; then they will learn what it was like for poor Irish tenants who paid much of their wages to absentee landlords.
This resource is part of the Satire Unit collection.
Last Updated:May-27-2012
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
- ...
- Grades 11-12 / Ages 16-18
- high
- 11th
- 12th
- secondary
- senior
- teen
- Activity: Game
This game is used to introduce students to the concepts behind Jonathan Swift's "A Modest Proposal." Students will be randomly assigned to different social classes; then they will learn what it was like for poor Irish tenants who paid much of their wages to absentee landlords.
This resource is part of the Satire Unit collection.
Grammar Mad Libs
Description:Students fill in the blanks in these mad libs with the appropriate parts of speech.
You probably know how to do mad libs, but if not: Have the students take out a blank paper, read each part of speech they will need and have them choose a word that fits. Then, pass out this worksheet, have students fill their words into the blanks, and laugh at the amusing results.
This resource is part of the Grammar collection.
Last Updated:Jan-18-2013
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Grammar, Usage, & Mechanics
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- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- middle
- 6th
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- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
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- Activity: Game
Mr. Shakti Rathod Msc. Final Year student selected from INAT Interview held in the month January, has accepted the offer for Ph.D and has join as research scholar under Prof. __ from ____. It is proposed that Mr. Shakti Rathod may be paid a stipend of Rs. 16000/- per month as per TIFR norms.
Put up for your approval."A Sound of Thunder" Crossword Puzzle
Description:This is a crossword puzzle to help students review the vocabulary words from Ray Bradbury's story "A Sound of Thunder."
This resource is part of the Fiction Unit and the English 10 course.
Last Updated:Nov-30-2009
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
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- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Activity: Game
This is a crossword puzzle to help students review the vocabulary words from Ray Bradbury's story "A Sound of Thunder."
This resource is part of the Fiction Unit and the English 10 course.
20 Questions
Description:A version of the classic game to use in the classroom.
Last Updated:Feb-08-2013
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Activity: Game
A version of the classic game to use in the classroom.
Where Are These Things? - Prepositions Of Location
Description:This English as a second or foreign language handout and worksheet teaches prepositions of location in the context of furniture placement.
Last Updated:Jul-01-2010
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- World Languages
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
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- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
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- senior
- Activity: Exercise
- Activity: Game
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This English as a second or foreign language handout and worksheet teaches prepositions of location in the context of furniture placement.
The Present Progressive Tense, Information Questions, Short Answer Questions, Short Answers
Description:This 10 page English as a second or foreign language handout and worksheet teaches the present progressive tense, information questions and short answer questions in the present progressive, and short answer formation in the context of everyday activities.
Last Updated:Jul-26-2010
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- World Languages
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
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- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
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- 9th
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- Activity: Exercise
- Activity: Game
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This 10 page English as a second or foreign language handout and worksheet teaches the present progressive tense, information questions and short answer questions in the present progressive, and short answer formation in the context of everyday activities.
Open or Download This File:
ThePresentProgressiveTenseInformationQuestionsShortAnswerQuestions.pdf (957kb)
Rags to Riches Game -
Description:Students play "who wants to be a millionaire" style game to practice grasping the meanings of words by context clues.
Last Updated:Jul-29-2011
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Reading Comprehension
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Activity: Game
Students play "who wants to be a millionaire" style game to practice grasping the meanings of words by context clues.
Navigate to This External Web Link:
Affirmative And Negative Contractions
Description:This English As A Second Language/English As A Foreign Language handout explains the use of contractions with Be. It is intended for low beginner ESL/EFL adult student, but may work well in elementary school and high school beginner ESL classes. It has many colorful photos. It uses adjectives. The activities are: change sentences from the full form to the contracted form, and uncscable the words and write the sentence.
Last Updated:Mar-31-2010
Subject(s):- Education
- Language Arts
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- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
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- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- 11th
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- senior
- Activity: Game
- Asset: Glossary/Vocabulary List
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This English As A Second Language/English As A Foreign Language handout explains the use of contractions with Be. It is intended for low beginner ESL/EFL adult student, but may work well in elementary school and high school beginner ESL classes. It has many colorful photos. It uses adjectives. The activities are: change sentences from the full form to the contracted form, and uncscable the words and write the sentence.
Jeopardy for Antigone
Description:To review for the test, here is a Jeopardy game.
This resource is part of the Antigone Unit collection and the English 10 course.
Last Updated:Nov-29-2012
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Activity: Game
To review for the test, here is a Jeopardy game.
This resource is part of the Antigone Unit collection and the English 10 course.
Rhetoric Terms Jeopardy
Description:This is a great way to review for the unit test. Split kids into small groups to compete in Rhetoric Jeopardy.
This resource is part of the Rhetoric Unit and the English 10 course.
Last Updated:Nov-23-2009
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Activity: Game
This is a great way to review for the unit test. Split kids into small groups to compete in Rhetoric Jeopardy.
This resource is part of the Rhetoric Unit and the English 10 course.
"A Witness for the Prosecution" Vocabulary Word Find
Description:This is a fun activity to help students prepare for the vocabulary quiz about Agatha Christie's short story "A Witness for the Prosecution."
This resource is part of the Fiction Unit and the English 10 course.
Last Updated:Nov-30-2009
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
- ...
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Activity: Game
This is a fun activity to help students prepare for the vocabulary quiz about Agatha Christie's short story "A Witness for the Prosecution."
This resource is part of the Fiction Unit and the English 10 course.
The Watershed Game
Description:Water...we all depend on it for survival. But water is a scarce resource—only one percent of all water on earth is freshwater! How can we keep this water pure and fresh? Many things happen in a watershed that affect the quality of the water we rely upon. What are they? Would you make the best decisions in managing your watershed? Examine the issues in each area of the watershed, then see the impacts of your choices!
Last Updated:Jun-07-2011
Subject(s):- Arts
- Health
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- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
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- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- 11th
- 12th
- senior
- Activity: Game
Water...we all depend on it for survival. But water is a scarce resource—only one percent of all water on earth is freshwater! How can we keep this water pure and fresh? Many things happen in a watershed that affect the quality of the water we rely upon. What are they? Would you make the best decisions in managing your watershed? Examine the issues in each area of the watershed, then see the impacts of your choices!
Navigate to This External Web Link:
http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/watershed/watershed2.html
Create a Crossword Puzzle
Description:This resource is a link to a website where you can create your own crossword puzzle to use in class.
Last Updated:Oct-12-2009
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Grades 3-5 / Ages 8-10
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- elementary
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Activity: Game
- Asset: Template
This resource is a link to a website where you can create your own crossword puzzle to use in class.
Navigate to This External Web Link:
Anticipatory Set: "Anna's Dilemma"
Description:This short anticipatory activity will help students to put themselves in the position of Miep Gies and the other colleagues of Otto Frank who helped to hide the residents of the Secret Annexe for two years.
Last Updated:Nov-16-2009
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
- ...
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- high
- 9th
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- secondary
- freshman
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- teen
- Activity: Assignment/Homework
- Activity: Exercise
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How would you accommodate the Jews you have agreed to hide? IF YOU AGREE THAT YOU SHOULD NOT HIDE THE JEWS:
What would you tell Anna’s friend about why you feel you cannot hide the Jews? 4.) If you do not agree, each person should offer their best reason for hiding or not hiding the Jews. See if you are able to convince each other to come to an agreement. ANNA’S REASON: WILHELM’S REASON:
For further reflection for classwork or homework, students can answer the discussion questions provided after the reading passage, or you could create your own.
Julius Caesar Act I Crossword Puzzle
Description:This puzzle is a great way to review for the Act I Quiz.
This resource is part of the Julius Caesar Unit and the English 10 course.
Last Updated:Nov-23-2009
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Literature
- ...
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- Activity: Game
This puzzle is a great way to review for the Act I Quiz.
This resource is part of the Julius Caesar Unit and the English 10 course.
Tuck Everlasting Jeopardy Category Board
Description:This is the category board to use in playing the Jeopardy game. The categories are as follows: vocabulary, story facts, theme, and symbolism. All of these categories coincide with much of what has been contributed on this site by Holly Mercado. The game is based on Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt.
Last Updated:Jun-09-2011
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Activity: Game
This is the category board to use in playing the Jeopardy game. The categories are as follows: vocabulary, story facts, theme, and symbolism. All of these categories coincide with much of what has been contributed on this site by Holly Mercado. The game is based on Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt.
Grammar
Description:identifying correct verbs
Last Updated:Sep-03-2012
Subject(s):- Language Arts
- Language Arts > Careers
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- Grades 11-12 / Ages 16-18
- College & Beyond
- high
- 11th
- 12th
- secondary
- senior
- teen
- Activity: Exercise
- Activity: Game
Kiva High School Sample Curriculum
Description:Sample of activities that can be used for multiple classes, from the Kiva High School website
Last Updated:Jul-14-2010
Subject(s):- Arts
- Career & Technical Education
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- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- Grades 11-12 / Ages 16-18
- high
- 9th
- 10th
- secondary
- freshman
- sophomore
- teen
- 11th
- 12th
- senior
- Activity: Assignment/Homework
- Activity: Exercise
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Sample of activities that can be used for multiple classes, from the Kiva High School website
Lesson #2: PowerPoint Word Search
Description:This is a word search to go with the lesson plan.
Last Updated:Oct-31-2010
Subject(s):- Education
- Educational Technology
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- Grades 6-8 / Ages 11-13
- middle
- 6th
- 7th
- 8th
- tween
- Activity: Assignment/Homework
- Activity: Game
This is a word search to go with the lesson plan.

