Build on others’ talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges.

Long O Lesson Plan: Scavenger Hunt!

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In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-3, students watch the BrainPOP Jr. movie Long O and explore related resources to learn about the long “o” sound and what letter combinations produce this so...

Make-a-Map Ideas

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Place a simple question in the middle of the map. For example, Is it a ____? Place images around the question. Have students practice asking the question using the images they chose. For example, ...

3.3.1 Present Perfect Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Have They Forgotten? (L3U3L1), it’s Ben’s birthday, but Moby has forgotten… At least that’s what Ben thinks! In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades 3-8, students identify...

1.4.5 Review: Present Simple Lesson Plan

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In the movie An Apple a Day (L1U4L5), Moby learns that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but he still wants to see the doctor! Students review the present simple tense and learn a new proverb as M...

1.4.4 Have / Has Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie We Have a Good Time (L1U4L4), Ben keeps Moby guessing about who his best friend is by giving clues about his identity. Ben introduces the present simple verb have / has as he...

1.4.2 Present Simple (Negative)

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie We Don’t Need One (L1U4L2), Moby wants to join Ben’s band but they don't need any of the instruments he plays. In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-8, students use the...

1.2.2 Present Progressive (Negative) Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, You’re Not Listening (L1U2L2), Ben and his friends get in trouble at the museum for not paying attention to the rules. The movie introduces the present progressive negative ...

1.2.1 Present Progressive (Affirmative) Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, I’m Cleaning Now (L1U2L1), Ben is cleaning his room while Moby and the others are having fun outside. As Moby realizes that if he helps out, they’ll all be able to have a go...

1.1.3 Be (Questions) Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, What Is It? (L1U1L3), Moby comes to visit Ben, bringing him a surprise. As Ben tries to guess what’s in the box, students are introduced to the interrogative form of the ver...