High School Lesson Plans

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    • Art

  • Photo Album
  • In this lesson, students will take pictures of different scenes, their family, family activities, or any other pictures that would appeal to readers. After that, they will write something about each picture such as a caption that would describe the picture. This lesson will take more than one class period.
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    • Computer

  • Writing a Resume
  • This lesson is on writing a resume. Students will choose an occupation they might like to pursue when they graduate from high school or the subjects they need to take in college to purse their career. They need to write a resume that they believe will help them get their job. This lesson will take more than one class period.
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    • Health

  • Aspire
  • Aspire is a work book that has 8 chapters. Each chapter is about an hour long. it can be used for middle school ages as well.
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    • History

  • Acronyms - States
  • Students will learn about Acronyms and will fill out the worksheet that I have included in this lesson plan. This lesson is on states. Students will find information on specific states listed in the worksheet and find words that begin with the letters of the states.
  • Choosing A President - Writing An Essay
  • In this lesson, students will select the president of their choice and do some research on the president. After that, they will choose a specific topic they would like to write about such as his term as a president, or some other aspect of his life. Then, they will need to take notes while they read so they can have them available when they are ready to write their essays.
  • Comparing and Contrasting Two States
  • In this lesson, students will select two states and do some research on those two states. After that, they will choose a specific topic they would like to write about and compare and contrast the two states. For example, they might want to compare and contrast the climate or the environment in the two states. Then, they will need to take notes while they read so they can have them available when they are ready to write their essays.
  • Conversation with __________
  • In this lesson, students will select a person they would like to know better and write a scene where the student and the famous person meet to discuss a specific event. This person can be a president or another person in history. This lesson plan can also be used for literature where the studens could select Edgar Allan Poe or another writer in Literature.
  • Guess The State?
  • In this lesson, students will select a state they want to research and write down their information in the form of questions and answers so they can ask their class to guess the identity of their state.
  • History of Thanksgiving
  • Students will write a paper on the history of Thanksgiving. They will do some research on the Internet and then write their paper. This assignment can take two class periods: one for research and one for writing the final paper. You can also have the final paper as homework.
  • How To Write An Essay Paper
  • Students will learn how to write an essay paper. This lesson plan can be used in Language or in other subjects where students write essays.
  • Story Starters For Historical Fiction Story
  • The students will be given some ideas for story starters that are related to History. For example, one story starter might be: If I was the President, I would change the following: They are to write a historical fiction story and submit their papers to you for grading.
  • Team Exercise - History
  • Students will write their own questions about a specific topic related to history, so they can present them to the opposite team. Each team needs to let the other team know the area they selected, so they can prepare ahead of time. The teacher will keep score, so the students will know which team won.
  • Writing a Biography - Part One
  • This lesson is in two parts. In this lesson, you will have some discussion questions on what a biography is and how to research for information.
  • Writing a Biography - Part Three
  • In this lesson, students will edit and revise their first draft. They will type their final copy on the computer.
  • Writing a Biography - Part Two
  • In this lesson, students will gather their information and write their outlines. You can assign their first draft as homework.
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    • Language

  • Learning About Nouns and Capitalization
  • In this lesson, students will learn about nouns and capitalization. They will have a study sheet and a worksheet to do.
  • Learning How To Use Commas
  • In this lesson, students will have a study sheet and a worksheet for them to do. They will learn how to use commas in sentences.
  • Learning How To Use Semi-Colons
  • In this lesson, students will have a study sheet and a worksheet for them to do. They will learn how to use semi-colons in sentences.
  • Learning To Use Quotation Marks
  • In this lesson, students will learn how to use quotation marks correctly. They will have a study sheet and a worksheet to do.
  • Vocabulary Worksheet
  • Students will have a worksheet to do on vocabulary words. They will look up the words and write out a definition for each word. Then, they will write a sentence for each term. During the next class period, they will take a vocabulary test.
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    • Literature

  • A New Word Everyday
  • The students will read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. As they read the book, they will write down every word they don't know and look the words up in a dictionary and write out a definition. They will use 3 x 5 ruled cards.
  • Acronyms - Characters in Hawthorne's Stories
  • Students will learn about Acronyms and will fill out the worksheet that I have included in this lesson plan. This lesson is on characters in The Minister's Black Veil and Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Students will find information on specific characters listed in the worksheet and find words that begin with the letters of the characters.
  • Acronyms - Characters in The Hobbit
  • Students will learn about Acronyms and will fill out the worksheet that I have included in this lesson plan. This lesson is on characters in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Students will find information on specific characters listed in the worksheet and find words that begin with the letters of the characters.
  • Acroynyms - The Hound of the Baskervilles
  • Students will learn about Acronyms and will fill out the worksheet that I have included in this lesson plan. This lesson is on characters in The Hound of the Baskervilles. Students will find information on specific characters listed in the worksheet and find words that begin with the letters of the characters.
  • American Literature Authors and Their Works
  • This lesson is on American Literature Authors and their works. It is a worksheet where students have to match the authors to the short story, poem, or book they wrote.
  • Characters in Nathaniel Hawthorne's Stories
  • In this lesson, the students will read Young Goodman Brown and The Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne and write an essay comparing the main characters in the two stories.
  • Classic Short Stories - Locked Room Settings
  • In this lesson plan, I have a summary over "The Problem of Cell 13" by Jacques Futrelle. This story is a Classic Mystery.
  • Classic Short Stories by Kate Chopin
  • In this lesson, you will teach two stories by Kate Chopin. They are "Desiree's Baby" and "The Story of an Hour." These stories can be found in the anthology titled "The Awakening and Selected Short Fiction" by Kate Chopin. I have written a comparison of the two stories.
  • Comparing Themes and Plots
  • In this lesson, the students will read Young Goodman Brown and The Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne and write an essay comparing the themes and the plots in the two stories.
  • Comparing Two Fantasies by J.R.R. Tolkien
  • The students will compare The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and another fantasy they have read by Tolkien. They can focus on the plot, characters, settings, or another element of fiction when they compare the two books.
  • Comparison and Contrast - D. H. Lawrence
  • Students will read two short stories, The Rocking Horse Winner and The Horse Dealer's Daughter by D. H. Lawrence. They will write a comparison and contrast paper on some element of fiction.
  • Conflicts Among People
  • This lesson is about three short stories: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," "The Flesh and the Spirit," and "Somnambulism." Conflicts among people are the central issue in these stories.
  • Descriptive Writing - The Hobbit
  • The students will read the Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and take notes on the different characters such as hobbits, dwarfs, trolls, wizards, and goblins. They will write a descriptive paper on the different characters about their character traits and their habitats.
  • Edgar Allan Poe and Anna Katherine Green
  • This lesson plan is about Detective Fiction. Edgar Allan Poe is considered the Father of Detective Fiction. Anna Katharine Green is considered the Mother of Detective Fiction. I have written two summaries of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe and "The Second Bullet" by Anna Katharine Green.
  • English Literature Authors and Their Works
  • This lesson is on English Literature Authors. It is a worksheet where students have to match the authors to the short story or book they wrote.
  • Essay on People and Their Experiences
  • In this lesson, the students will read Sonny's Blues by James Baldwin, The Magic Barrel by Bernard Malamud, and Cathedral by Raymond Carver. Then, they will compare the three stories and write about how the characters learned from their experiences.
  • Exploring Allegory - John Bunyan
  • Students will read Pilgrim's Progress and give specific examples in the text as to why this is an allegory.
  • Exploring Satire - Jonathan Swift
  • Students will read Part One of Gulliver's Travels and write an essay about satire and give specific examples in the text.
  • Fact and Opinion Project
  • In this lesson, the students will read the newspaper and write down specific information that is fact and information that is an opinion. They need to write information that will help them draw an art project to illustrate the facts and opinions they located in the newspaper.
  • Fantasy Stories
  • The students will write a fantasy of their own where they can use their own characters that they have read in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. They can use hobbits, dwarfs, elves, trolls, goblins, or any other fantasy character. They will also need to describe their characters' home environment. Their own stories need to have a different plot, setting, and theme. This assignment will help the students to understand the fantasy genre.
  • Fill in the Blanks - The Hound of the Baskervilles
  • In this lesson, the students will read The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and then they will have questions to answer on the worksheet that I have included in the lesson.
  • Imitating An Author's Style
  • Students will read a short story of their choice and write an original short story that resembles the style of the short story they read.
  • Increasing Vocabulary Skills
  • The students will read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. As they read the book, they will write down every word they don't know and look the words up in a dictionary and write out a definition. They will also use each word in a sentence.
  • Learning about Characters
  • In this lesson, students will read the novel, The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Then, they will write an essay on one of the characters in the book.
  • Literary Analysis - 451 Fahrenheit
  • In this lesson, the students will write a literary analysis of the book, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. You will need to explain to the students about writing a literary analysis before they begin their essays.
  • Literary Analysis - The Hobbit
  • In this lesson, the students will write a literary analysis of the book, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. You will need to explain to the students about writing a literary analysis before they begin their essays.
  • Literary Analysis - The Hound of the Baskervilles
  • In this lesson, the students will write a literary analysis of the book, The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. You will need to explain to the students about writing a literary analysis before they begin their essays.
  • Literary Analysis - Young Goodman Brown
  • In this lesson, the students will write a literary analysis of the short story, Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne You will need to explain to the students about writing a literary analysis before they begin their essays.
  • Literature Soundtracks
  • The student will choose ten songs to create a soundtrack for a novel read in class or as outside reading. In the liner notes, instead of lyrics the students writes a rationale of why or how the song relates to the novel in terms of setting, conflict, character, or mood. The student will design the CD jacket insert, and the pitch the CD to the production company (the class).
  • Narrative Writing - The Hobbit
  • In this lesson, the students will read The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien and choose one character they would like to use in a scene they will write. The students will write a scene with one of the characters telling a section of the book from his point of view.
  • Persuasive Drawing
  • In this lesson, the students will read The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien and write down specific facts as to why they liked that particular book. They need to write facts that will help them write a persuasive art project to illustrate their point of view.
  • Persuasive Writing - The Hobbit
  • In this lesson, the students will read The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien and choose two characters they would like to use in a scene they will write. The students will write a scene with one of the characters attempting to persuade the other character to do something.
  • Planting Clues in Short Stories
  • In this lesson plan, students will learn about planting clues. This is over the short story, "The Purloined Letter" by Edgar Allan Poe.
  • Sequencing - The Hound of the Baskervilles
  • In this lesson, the students will order the events that happened in the book, The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. You will need to explain to the students about how to order events in a book.
  • Settings in The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
  • The students need to read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, and then they will have an art project for this lesson. They will draw a picture of the different habitats that are mentioned in the book on cardstock. They will also write out their descriptions on notebook paper and include them in a plastic notebook.
  • Shakespeare Scavenger Hunt
  • The students will use the internet to learn basic biographical facts about Shakespeare in the form of an internet scavenger hunt. This acitivity is a great introduction to a Shakespearean unit of study.
  • Technical Writing - The Hobbit
  • In this lesson, the students will read The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien and make a list of the steps the the Hobbit took to reclaim his gold ring because he found out how important the ring was, and he wanted it back.
  • The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
  • In this lesson, students will choose one of the elements: character, theme, or setting and write an essay. They can read the story and take notes in class and write the essay for homework if you want them to.
  • The Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • This lesson plan covers the short story, "The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne. I have included a summary of the short story and questions for readers to answer before they read the short story.
  • The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
  • This lesson is on The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway. Students will read the book and write an essay on the characters: Robert Cohn, Jake Barnes, and Brett Ashley. They are to write how the characters learned to cope with their struggles of their identity.
  • True or False - The Hobbit
  • In this lesson, the students will read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, and they will have questions to answer on the worksheet.
  • True or False - The Hound of the Baskervilles
  • In this lesson, the students will read The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and then they will have questions to answer on the worksheet that I have included in the lesson.
  • Which Events Didn't Occur - The Hobbit
  • In this lesson, the students will read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, and then they will have a worksheet where they will locate the event or events that didn't occur in the book, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
  • Which Events Didn't Occur - The Hound of the Baskervilles
  • n this lesson, the students will locate the event or events that didn't occur in the book, The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
  • Word Scramble - The Hound of the Baskervilles
  • In this lesson, the students will have a worksheet where they will have to unscramble the words. The words are in the book, The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. After they have unscrambled the words.
  • Word Scramble on The Hobbit
  • In this lesson, the students will have a worksheet where they will have to unscramble the words. The words are in the book, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. After they have unscrambled the words, they will write out a description of the word and who or how it was used in the book.
  • Worksheet - The Hobbits
  • In this lesson, the students will have a worksheet where they will have to complete in class. You can use this as a test. The questions are over the book, The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
  • Writing a Movie Review
  • In this lesson, you will have students watch a classic movie in class. Depending on the length of the movie, this could take more than one class period. Then, you will have them write a summary/review of the movie.
  • Writing in Different Viewpoints
  • Students will choose a classic short story and read it. Then, they will write the story from a different viewpoint.
  • Writing Summaries
  • The students will read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien and take notes while they read. They will start with the first four chapters of the book and then stop so they can write a summary of what happened in the first four chapters. After that, they will continue with the next four chapters and write another summary. They will continue until they have completed the book.
  • Young Goodman Brown - Themes
  • In this lesson, the students will read Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne and write an essay about the theme the author wanted to reveal to readers.
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    • Mathematics

  • Worksheet On Geometry Terms
  • The students are to unscramble the geometry terms that I have listed in the worksheet in this lesson. Then, they are to write out a definition for each of the terms.
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    • Other

  • A Christmas Memory
  • Students will write an essay about a special Christmas they had with their family and why it was special to them.
  • Giving a Persuasive Speech
  • In this lesson, students are to give a persuasive speech on a topic listed in this lesson. This lesson may take more than one class period.
  • Writing a Query Letter
  • In this lesson, students will write a query letter about a short story they would like to write.
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    • Reading & Writing

  • And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
  • Students will read And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. After they finished reading the book, they will write a summary of the plot. They need to focus on the characters, setting, and plot.
  • Book Review: And Then There Were None
  • In this lesson, the students will write a book review of And Then there Were None by Agatha Christie. You might need to explain to the students about writing book reviews before they begin their essays.
  • Comparing and Contrasting Characters
  • The students will read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. As they read the book, they will choose two characters from the book and compare and contrast those characters.
  • Comparing or Contrasting Two Books
  • The students will read two books of their choice and compare or contrast the two books. One or both of the books can be what they've read already. The books they choose should be in the same genre such as science fiction, fantasy, mysteries, classic fiction, or contemporary fiction.
  • Comparing Realistic and Fictional Settings
  • In this lesson, the students will read The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and then they will look up information about the places the author used in his book. They will write an essay about the realistic settings and compare them to the settings in the book. They need to have a computer to type their final copy.
  • Comparing The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring
  • The students will read The Hobbit, if they haven't read it, and The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. They will write a comparison of the two books. They can select characters, plot, theme, or whatever topic they would like to discuss in their essay.
  • Comparing Themes
  • In this lesson, the students will read The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring and write an essay comparing the themes in the two books.
  • Describing Hobbits
  • Students will read The Fellowship of the Ring and take notes while they read, so they can write a description of the hobbits. In the prologue, there is a good description that students can use as well as throughout the book. They need to paraphrase the comments and not copy them word for word.
  • Descriptive Paper - And Then There Were None
  • The students will read the book, And Then there Were None by Agatha Christie. While you read, you will take notes on the different characters. They will write a descriptive paper of the characters and their personality traits. Another option to this assignment would be to describe the island and the house where the guests stayed. Students can write a descriptive paper on the characters or the settings.
  • Descriptive Words
  • This lesson is on descriptive words. Students will rewrite the sentences given in the worksheet and use descriptive words, so readers can visualize what the character is doing.
  • Essay Questions on Fahrenheit 451
  • The students will read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. As they read the book, they will take notes so they will be prepared to answer the questions that I have included in this lesson plan. The students will choose one group of essay questions in the list and write a paper on that topic.
  • Finding Topic and Supporting Sentences
  • The students will read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. As they read the book, they will locate a section of the book they find interesting and find the topic sentence and supporting sentences in that paragraph or section.
  • First Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit
  • The students will read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. As they read the book, they will take notes so they will be prepared to answer the essay questions in this lesson. They will read this book in three parts (six chapters at a time). This is the first part of three lessons.
  • How to Write a Persuasive Paper
  • Students will learn how to write a persuasive paper. They will choose a topic that I have listed in this lesson plan, or they can choose a different topic. They will write for or against the topic and state their reasons.
  • Identifying Figurative Language
  • The students will read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. As they read the book, they will write down different examples of figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification.
  • Journal Writing Idea - Seasons
  • This lesson plan is a journal writing idea for students. It's about keeping a journal on seasons and what the students experienced in the different seasons.
  • Literary Analysis - And Then There Were None
  • In this lesson, the students will write a literary analysis of the book, And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. You will need to explain to the students about writing a literary analysis before they begin their essays.
  • Literary Analysis of The Minister's Black Veil
  • In this lesson, the students will write a literary analysis of the short story, The Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne You will need to explain to the students about writing a literary analysis before they begin their essays.
  • Making Predictions
  • The students will read Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. Before they read the whole book, they will read Part One and write a short paragraph of what they think might happen in the next part. Then, they will read the next part and see if their predictions were right. They will continue throughout the book writing predictions on the following parts.
  • Persuasive Letter - And Then There Were None
  • In this lesson, the students will read And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie and will write a persuasive letter to someone about coming to their island. The only thing they cannot mention in the letter is the reason they are invited.
  • Persuasive Writing - The Fellowship of the Ring
  • In this lesson, the students will read The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R.R. Tolkien and will write a scene featuring Gandalf and Bilbo. Gandalf tries to persuade Bilbo to give him the magical gold ring before he leaves on his journey.
  • Second Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit
  • The students will read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. As they read the book, they will take notes so they will be prepared to answer the essay questions in this lesson. They will read chapters seven to twelve. This is the second lesson on this book.
  • The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
  • The students are to read The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien. They need to take notes of the plot as the read the book. After that, they will write a summary of the plot.
  • The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
  • The students will read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. As they read the book, they will select the main character, Bilbo Baggins, and one other character such as Smaug, who is evil, and compare and contrast their character traits.
  • Third Set of Essay Questions on The Hobbit
  • The students will read The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. As they read the book, they will take notes so they will be prepared to answer the essay questions in this lesson. They will read chapters thirteen to nineteen. This is the third lesson on this book.
  • Time Line Events - The Hound of the Baskervilles
  • In this lesson, the students will read The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and then construct a time line that shows the main events and when the events happened in sequential order.
  • Understanding Types of Writing
  • In this lesson, students will learn about the following types of writing: narrative, expository, technical, persuasive, or descriptive writing. After they have learned the different types of writing, then they need to answer the questions on the worksheet that I have included in this lesson.
  • Writing A Book Review of The Hobbit
  • In this lesson, the students will write a book review of The Hobbit by J. R.R. Tolkien. You might need to explain to the students about writing book reviews before they begin writing them.
  • Writing a Book Review of The Hound of the Baskervilles
  • In this lesson, the students will write a book review of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. You might need to explain to the students about writing book reviews before they begin their essays.
  • Writing A Short Story
  • In this lesson, students will write a short story set in the time and place that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote The Hound of the Baskervilles. They will use their own detective and assistant and write their own story.
  • Writing A Short Story with a Persuasive Letter
  • In this lesson, the students will use their persuasive letter they wrote in relation to And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie. The letter was inviting someone to come to their island. The only thing they cannot mention in the letter is the reason they are invited.
  • Writing Exercise for The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
  • The students will read The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien. As they read the book, they will locate a section of the book they find interesting and find the topic sentence and supporting sentences in that paragraph or section. They need to write the location of their section on their essay so you can locate the part they wrote in their essay.
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    • Science

  • Gravity VS Lift
  • This experiment will help the students understand how lift must be greater than gravity for something to fly.
  • Story Starters For Science Fiction Story
  • The students will be given some ideas for story starters that are related to Science. For example, one story starter might be: I developed a time machine that took me to the past. They are to write a science fiction story and submit their papers to you for grading.
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    • Special Education

  • Understanding Adjectives
  • In this lesson, students will learn about adjectives and how to recognize them in sentences. They will have a worksheet that I have included in this lesson.
  • Understanding Nouns - Part One
  • This is part one on Understanding Nouns. In this lesson, students will have a review on nouns. Students will have a worksheet, so they can grasp the different types of nouns.
  • Understanding Nouns - Part Two
  • This is part two in Understanding Nouns. This lesson covers singular and plural nouns.
  • Understanding Predicates
  • In this lesson, students will learn about predicates and how to recognize them in sentences.
  • Understanding Pronouns
  • This lesson is to help students understand pronouns. You will explain about pronouns, and then you will give them a worksheet.
  • Understanding Subject and Verb Agreement
  • In this lesson, students will learn about subject and verb agreements. They will have a worksheet, so they can complete it independently after you have explained the lesson.
  • Understanding Subjects
  • In this lesson, students will learn about subjects. After you explain the study sheet, the students will have a worksheet that I have included in this lesson.
  • Understanding Verbs
  • In this lesson, students will learn about verbs. They will have a worksheet to fill out independently after you go over verbs.
  • Word Pairs - Part One
  • In this lesson, students will learn about different words that cause problems for students. They will have a worksheet to do independently that I have included in this lesson.
  • Word Pairs - Part Two
  • In this lesson, students will learn about different words that cause problems for students. They will have a worksheet to do independently that I have included in this lesson.

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