Create a Super Hero Using Greek and Latin Roots:Greek and Latin Roots in English
Using a student’s knowledge of Greek and Latin word roots in English, they will create a super hero name and illustration that demonstrates the …
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Greek and Latin Roots Words Games
Greek and Latin roots can be challenging to learn. In this article, students will learn how to create a board game that will test and review their …
Continue ReadingUse Summer Images as Writing Prompts in This Stimulating Creative Writing Lesson
Show students art depicting scenes of summer to enliven the class and inspire them to create a short story based on details in the artwork. Use these …
Continue ReadingEnglish Lesson: Students Can Create a Poem About Grandparents as a Gift for Grandparents' Day
Help students build skills by using imagery and similes in writing. Assign a special project to create a poem about their grandparents. They can give …
Continue ReadingCreative Spelling Game to Build Vocabulary for Older Elementary or Middle School Students
A word-building game is a creative and fun way to test and encourage students to improve their vocabulary and spelling. Here’s how you can use …
Continue ReadingCreative Teaching Ideas - Word Games for Vocabulary
Conduct word games in your class. Word games like anagrams, dumb-charades and word-chain to name just a few are a powerful, creative and fun way to …
Continue ReadingNarrative Essay Lesson Plans: Tips for Planning
Teach your students how to write a narrative essay that will keep their readers entertained.
Continue ReadingHow to Make a Book Report Using Photo Story 3
This article uses the book Diary Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock as an example of how students can use the Microsoft Software, Photo Story 3, to …
Continue ReadingUse Figurative Language in Descriptive Writing To Help Readers See, Hear, and Feel
Read about four types of figurative language that are easy for most students to use and will help them write more effective descriptive essays.
Continue ReadingHow to Write a Persuasive Essay Tips for Teachers: Help Your Students Learn How To Write Convincing Persuasive Essays
Continue reading for teaching tips that will help your students learn how to write an effective persuasive essay.
Continue ReadingThe Lottery Lesson Plans for Middle School Students
This lesson plan is designed for grades 7-8 and takes your students through this chilling tale about an unwanted victory.
Continue ReadingReading Strategies Using Partners: Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension
Students may know how to read, but can they comprehend what they read? Using reading dyads is an easy way to help students achieve comprehension while …
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