The abcteach Newsletter

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• Activity: Natural Resources (elem)
  This activity is designed to reinforce the relationship between natural resources, their uses, and the goods that are produced from them.


• Booklet: Natural Resources (primary/elem)
  Each page of this booklet lists a natural resource, gives examples of how it is used in our daily life, and classifies it as renewable or non-renewable. These pages could also be used as informative posters.


• Matching: Natural Resources (primary/elem)
  Match the natural resources to their products.


• Research & Report: Alternative Energy (upper elem/middle)
  Guided prompts for a report on an alternative renewable energy source.


• Worksheet: Conserve Natural Resources (elem/upper elem)
  Here is a list of common classroom needs. Below each item are two choices for how to meet the need. Circle the choice that would be the best way to conserve natural resources.


• Worksheet: Natural Resources (elem/upper elem)
  Identify each natural resource in the table as renewable or non-renewable. Sort the listed products according to the resource used to make them.


• Worksheet: Renewable Resources (upper elem)
  Write in the blank next to each resource whether it is RENEWABLE or NON-RENEWABLE.


• Worksheet: Sorting Natural Resources (primary/elem)
  Cut out the pictures. Sort and glue them on the following pages by renewable and non-renewable.


• Bingo Cards: Electrical Appliances (color)
  Set of twenty bingo cards, each with sixteen electrical appliances.


• Bingo: Electrical Appliances - check sheet (color)
  Use this sheet to check which electrical appliances have been called.


• Flashcards: Electrical Appliances (color)
  From "blow dryer" to "washing machine", 20 electrical appliance flashcards with matching full color illustrations. Can be used with the electrical appliances bingo game.


• Bingo Cards: Long and Short A Vowel Sounds (color)
  Set of twenty bingo cards for long and short A vowel sound words.


• Bingo: Long and Short A Vowel Sounds - checklist (color)
  Use this sheet to check which long and short A vowel sound words have been called.


• Flashcards: Long and Short A Vowel Sounds (color)
  Flashcards for many long and short A vowel sound words, with a colorful picture for each word. These flashcards match our bingo cards.


• Bingo Cards: Long and Short E Vowel Sounds (color)
  Set of twenty bingo cards for long and short E vowel sound words.


• Bingo: Long and Short E Vowel Sounds - checklist (color)
  Use this sheet to check which long and short E vowel sound words have been called.


• Flashcards: Long and Short E Vowel Sounds (color)
  Flashcards for many long and short E vowel sound words, with a picture for each word. These flashcards match our bingo cards.


• abcteach Early Reader Word Walls -Week 25 (primary)
  Materials for the abcteach early reader word wall lesson for week 25.


• abcteach Early Reader Word Walls -Week 26 (primary)
  Materials for the abcteach early reader word wall lesson for week 26.


• abcteach Early Reader Word Walls -Week 27 (primary)
  Materials for the abcteach early reader word wall lesson for week 27.


• abcteach Early Reader Word Walls -Week 28 (primary)
  Materials for the abcteach early reader word wall lesson for week 28.


• abcteach Early Reader Word Walls -Week 29 (primary)
  Materials for the abcteach early reader word wall lesson for week 29.


• Word Sort Center: -aze Words
  Cards with words and matching pictures for words ending in -aze; these can be used in matching games and word sort center activities.


• Word Sort Center: -eak Words
  Cards with words and matching pictures for words ending in -eak; these can be used in matching games and word sort center activities.


• Word Sort Center: -eal Words
  Cards with words and matching pictures for words ending in -eal; these can be used in matching games and word sort center activities.


• Word Sort Center: -ee Words
  Cards with words and matching pictures for words ending in -ee; these can be used in matching games and word sort center activities.


• Word Sort Center: -eep Words
  Cards with words and matching pictures for words ending in -eep; these can be used in matching games and word sort center activities.


• Word Sort Center: -eet words
  Cards with words and matching pictures for words ending in -eet; these can be used in matching games and word sort center activities.


• Word Sort Center: -ice Words
  Cards with words and matching pictures for words ending in -ice; these can be used in matching games and word sort center activities.


• Word Sort Center: -ight Words
  Cards with words and matching pictures for words ending in -ight; these can be used in matching games and word sort center activities.


• Comprehension: Bats (primary/elem)
  A very simple reading comprehension about bats.


• Comprehension: Camels (primary/elem)
  A very simple reading comprehension about camels.


• Comprehension: Chimpanzee (primary/elem)
  A very simple reading comprehension about chimpanzees.


• Comprehension: Dolphins (primary/elem)
  A very simple reading comprehension about dolphins.


• Comprehension: Pandas (primary/elem)
  A very simple reading comprehension about giant pandas.


• Biography: Ludwig van Beethoven (upper elem/middle)
  A biography of the famous composer, with multiple choice questions and a writing prompt about overcoming adversity.


• Bookmark: Auxiliary Verb Train—Primary/ Modal (ESL)
  Handy reference to distinguish modal auxiliary verbs from primary auxiliary verbs.


• Oral Exercise: Negative Modal Auxiliary Structure (ESL)
  Fun five minute exercise to practice changing modal auxiliary structures from affirmative to negative and back to affirmative.


• Poster: Main Verbs versus Modal Auxiliaries. Large (ESL)
  Large poster illustrating basic structural differences between main verbs and modal auxiliary verbs—affirmative, interrogative, negative and agreement.


• Poster: Main Verbs versus Modal Auxiliaries. Small (ESL)
  Small poster illustrating basic structural differences between main verbs and modal auxiliary verbs—affirmative, interrogative, negative and agreement.


• Poster: Modal Auxiliary Contractions. Large (ESL)
  Large poster illustrating negative contractions for modal auxiliary verbs.


• Poster: Modal Auxiliary Contractions. Small (ESL)
  Small poster illustrating negative contractions for modal auxiliary verbs.


• Worksheet: Identify Auxiliary Verbs (ESL)
  Identify the auxiliary verbs in the paragraph. Advanced beginner level.


• Worksheet: Interrogatives—modal versus main verbs (ESL)
  Construct questions using correct structure for main and modal auxiliary verbs.


• Worksheet: Modal Bonus Exercise (ESL)
  Complete this short worksheet for extra credit. Only one choice can work in the sentence.


• Worksheet: Modal Interrogatives (ESL)
  Practice asking questions with modal auxiliary verbs.


• Worksheet: Modal Negation (ESL)
  Practice using modal auxiliaries in the negative form.


• Worksheet: Primary or Modal? (ESL)
  Identify auxiliary verbs as primary or modal.


• Worksheet: Primary Verbs—Auxiliary or Main? Beg. (ESL)
  Identify the primary verbs in a sentence, then indicate whether they are used as auxiliary verbs or main verbs. Beginner level.


• Worksheet: Primary Verbs—Auxiliary or Main? Interm. (ESL)
  Identify the primary verbs in a sentence, then indicate whether they are used as auxiliary verbs or main verbs. Intermediate level.

Seasonal Materials

• Holiday/Seasonal >> Months >> April
• Holiday/Seasonal >> Holidays >> Earth Day

• Alphabet Letter Patterns: Raindrops and Umbrellas (color)
  The letters of the alphabet, presented in black outline, filled with colorful rain clouds, raindrops, and umbrellas. Four letters to a page. Great for bulletin boards, desk decorations, and more. These match our April rain calendar headers.


• Assignment Form: April (all ages)
  Keep track of assignments with this April-themed assignment tracker.


• Comprehension: The Months - April (elementary/ upper elementary)
  Where did this month get its name? What is it called in other countries? Does it have special flowers or stones associated with it? Learn the answers to these questions, plus room for writing about your feelings about the month.


• Writing Prompt: My Journal - April (elementary)
  A slightly easier version of our April journal prompts. Larger print, wider-spaced lines, simplified questions. Writing prompts designed to get even the most reluctant writers producing thoughtful reflections.


• Writing Prompt: My Journal - April (middle school)
  Our journal series continues,with writing prompts designed to get even the most reluctant writers producing thoughtful reflections. Special "all month" prompts make it easier to work around the school holidays this month. Lined pages for answers.


• Acrostic Form: Earth Day
  Write about Earth Day using this acrostic form.


• Book: Just a Dream (elem/upper elem)
  Rather than focusing on text, this lesson addresses Chris Van Allsburg's use of light and shadow to tell a dystopian fairy tale... but it was surely just a dream. This is a great art appreciation lesson.


• Maze: Polar Bear on Ice (easy)
  Help the polar bear get to the ice cap.


• Writing Prompt: Earth Day Similes (elem/upper elem)
  "The recycling bin was as full as..." Develop writing skills and imagination with these simile prompts for elementary/ upper elementary students.

French Materials

• French: Jeu—forme future de "aller"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Jeu—forme future de "avoir"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Jeu—forme future de "devoir"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Jeu—forme future de "envoyer"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Jeu—forme future de "faire"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Jeu—forme future de "mourir"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Jeu—forme future de "pouvoir"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Jeu—forme future de "recevoir"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Jeu—forme future de "savoir"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Jeu—forme future de "venir"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Jeu—forme future de "voir"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Jeu—forme future de "vouloir"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Jeu—forme future de "être"
  Play this game as an oral activity card game or memory game to practice irregular verb forms. Interlocking puzzle feature allows self-check. Jouer comme activité orale et jeu de cartes ou comme jeu de mémoire pour renforcer les formes verbales irrégulières. L’enclenchement des pièces permet l’autovérification.


• French: Le futur irrégulier—Madame “R”
  Ecrire les verbes irréguliers au futur. Write irregular verbs in the future tense.


• French: Le futur régulier—Madame “R”
  Ecrire les verbes réguliers au futur. Write regular verbs in the future tense.


• French: Maths—déterminer la hauteur selon le graphe, Virgule
  Mesurer chaque animal des pattes jusqu’en haut de la queue. Virgule décimale. Measure each animal from the bottom of the feet to the top of the tail. Decimal comma.


• French: Maths—déterminer la hauteur selon le graphe. Point.
  Mesurer chaque animal des pattes jusqu’en haut de la queue. Point décimal. Measure each animal from the bottom of the feet to the top of the tail. Decimal point.


• French: Maths—opérations codées
  Effectue les opérations en utilisant le code. Use the codes to solve the problems.


• French: Maths—relier le chien avec l’os
  Effectue les opérations puis relie chaque os au chien qui lui correspond. Solve the problems and connect the dogs to their proper bone.

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