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Vocabulary Plus K-8: A Source-Based Approach
Vocabulary Plus K-8: A Source-Based Approach
By Alleen Pace Nilsen and Don L. F. Nilsen
Vocabulary Plus K-8: A Source-Based Approach is a goldmine of activities, examples, and workshops that provides teachers with ways to teach specific vocabulary words by presenting sound theory combined with practical teaching materials and friendly advice.

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

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Elements of Poetry Workbook

Use this poetry toolbox workbook to support your students to learn different poetic terms and devices, and then practice...

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Test Prep Strategies and Practice for Students

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Test Prep Strategies, Tools, and Practice Questions

Help set your students up for academic success with this packet of test-taking tips, test preparation strategies, and pr...

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History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

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Earth Day Activities: History of Earth Day Reading Passage and Quiz

Help your students work on their reading comprehension skills while learning all about Earth Day with this reading compr...

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Animal versus Human Heads Vocabulary Lesson

In this worksheet, students decide whether expressions using the word "head" are referencing human or animal heads.

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Moving Our Bodies Vocabulary Lesson

Students learn vocabulary words about the movements humans make and how those terms are used in metaphorical expressions...

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A Leg Up Vocabulary Lesson

In this worksheet, students learn different phrases that use parts of the leg in the metaphor.

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Exploring Analogies Vocabulary Lesson

Students complete analogies about body parts in this worksheet.

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From Metaphorical to Literal -- Vocabulary Lesson

Students determine whether certain expressions using human body parts are metaphorical or literal.

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Survival Actions Vocabulary Lesson

Students learn the different terms for the unconscious actions our bodies do in order to survive.

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