Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

2.1.4 Reflexive Pronouns Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Mammals (L2U1L4), Ben is taking care of Nikki’s new puppy. He uses reflexive pronouns to explain to Moby what puppies and other mammals can do by themselves. In this lesson ...

1.5.5 Review: Was / Were Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, Happy Birthday (L1U5L5), Ben and Moby want to surprise Nikki on her birthday, but Nikki surprises them, instead. While Ben and Moby realize their mistake, students review po...

1.4.1 Present Simple Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, We Like Mike! (L1U4L1), we learn about Ben's friend, Mike, and some of his habits and activities.  Using the present simple tense, Ben describes to Moby what Mike does in Sp...

1.5.1 Possessive Adjectives Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, My Mom’s Pictures (L1U5L1), Ben shows Moby old photos of his family, using possessives to describe the people in the pictures. In this lesson plan, adaptable for grades K-8,...

1.3.1 Definite and Indefinite Articles Lesson Plan

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In the BrainPOP ELL movie, An Egg and an Igloo (L1U3L1), Ben and Moby enjoy a picnic in the park until the weather threatens the day. Ben uses the articles (a / an / the) as he and Moby unpack their l...