Novel Brochures: Quick and Simple Project-Based Learning for Grade 7-9
Have you found that most of your students can manipulate their way through multiple levels of any given video game or upload their favorite tunes with …
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Teaching the Final Chapters of "The Giver" by Lowis Lowry: Chapters 19-23
This lesson provides vocabulary words, discussion and comprehension questions for your Middle School students. Teach your class about making difficult …
Continue ReadingTeaching 'The Giver' Chapters 13-18: The Awakening
Here are discussion questions for chapters thirteen through eighteen of “The Giver”. The lesson includes vocabulary words, discussion and …
Continue ReadingTeaching "The Giver": Lesson for Chapters 1-5
Looking for a great book to keep your middle school students happily reading? Most students enjoy reading ‘The Giver’ by Lois Lowry. Your …
Continue ReadingTeaching the Giver: Chapters 6-12
This lesson covers chapters six through twelve of the book, “The Giver”. This lesson plan includes discussion questions aimed toward a …
Continue ReadingLessons and Activities on Paragraph Structure: A Guide for Teachers
Meeting students’ needs in structuring paragraphs is made easy with this table of contents. These ideas and strategies on teaching paragraph …
Continue ReadingA Guide to Teaching Classic Literature Throughout the School Years
Classic literature exposes students to moral and social issues in the various styles and voices of the great authors of the past. Use this guide …
Continue Reading"The Tell Tale Heart": Middle School Language Arts Activities For Halloween
Visions of sugar-filled, disengaged students often lead teachers to brace themselves for Halloween. No need to worry any longer. Capitalize on the …
Continue ReadingDivergent Book Review & Discussion Questions: Check Out This Hot New Young Adult Read
The hot new young adult read by Veronica Roth [Katherine Tegen Books, 2011] is a page turner packed with one important choice and conflict at every …
Continue ReadingMiddle School Reading Comprehension Activities That Work
If a student seems to be reading the words fluently but is still struggling to understand by middle school, reading comprehension activities can and …
Continue ReadingGuided Reading: Lesson Plans and Resources for Teaching
Do you know what guided reading is? How can you use it in your elementary or middle school classroom? Try a spy theme and intrigue your struggling …
Continue ReadingEngaging Reading Activities for "Where the Red Fern Grows"
Is unconditional love real? How can it be identified? These reading activities for Where the Red Fern Grows will inform, surprise and delight your …
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