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When it comes to teaching plot, picture books are a must! I am a huge fan of using picture books with upper grade and middle school students. These books can cover complex issues and can lead to some pretty thought-provoking discussions. I also love that they are short,…
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Some estimate that up to 75% of the English language is derived from Greek and Latin roots. They truly are the “building blocks” of English and present teachers with an extremely powerful framework to nurture students’ vocabulary development. Why should you be teaching Greek and Latin roots to…
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Here’s a super simple and fun project that you can have your students complete during your next novel study. I call them “Matchbook Summaries,” for lack of a better term, and they require little prep and materials. They look fanastic once completed and they make a perfect piece…
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When it comes to teaching difficult concepts such as decimals and fractions, the more hands-on activities the students have the better. It’s so important for students to see various models of these concepts in order to truly understand them. Tangrams and pattern blocks are extremely useful manipulative for…
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After writing about Mint Tin Book Reports, I was flooded with other ideas on how these little tins could be used in the classroom. One of those ideas was making a cell model! In addition to the common mint tin, you will also want to have some “fine…
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As teachers, we know the importance of adding novel and interesting twists to some of the traditional projects that our students complete. The term “Book Report” has developed a lackluster connotation, at best. However, book reports can be a great way to engage your students in critical and…
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