Tips for Teaching Poetry to Kids
Teaching poetry can enhance learning in many subject areas. For instance, from a science lesson on marine life the teacher could scaffold to poetry …
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Good Book Series for Middle School Boys that are Reluctant Readers
Oftentimes teachers, librarians and parents are frustrated by the fact that so many boys seem reluctant to read. Part of this may be the fact that so …
Continue ReadingFirst Day or First Semester Creative Writing Activities to Learn About Students
One of the best way to keep a calm classroom is to get to know the students well. One great way to do this is through creative writing assignments. …
Continue ReadingCheck the Reading Age of Classroom Materials & Text Using Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word has a useful function for checking the reading age of text before using it in the classroom with your students. Text which is too hard …
Continue ReadingThe Coze Test & Procedure: Tips to Check Reading Comprehension in Students
A cloze test is a neat tool to help you assess whether you are giving your students content which suits their reading levels. The cloze procedure …
Continue ReadingA Review of EPals.com: Cricket Media Connects Global Classrooms, Students, and Teachers
ePals.com is a free web service that matches global schools with each other for a variety of educational projects. Students and teachers can utilize …
Continue ReadingTeaching Kids How to Garden in Middle School: Plant a Hummingbird Garden
Planting a classroom garden to attract hummingbirds is a rewarding experience for your middle school classroom. In the process, students learn …
Continue ReadingBoggle is Perhaps the Greatest of Middle School Classroom Games & Activities
Whenever your middle school classroom of reluctant English learners seems to be shutting down, trick your kids into learning with a competitive and …
Continue ReadingUsing "Scope" Magazine in Class: Great for Middle School Students
An overview of “Scope” – a great tool at drawing the interest of teens who are having a hard time with reading comprehension.
Continue ReadingAssessing Student Portfolios in the Middle School
Working portfolios and final portfolios need to be assessed by the student and the teacher. This article gives tips on how to organize the task and …
Continue ReadingStudents Create Review Games in Small Groups Lesson
Add a little competition to any task, and most students will be engaged. One of the best ways to review material in class for an upcoming assessment …
Continue ReadingTips for Storing and Using Portfolios in the Middle School Language Arts Classroom
Portfolios are a great educational tool to use in the classroom that can show growth and learning, although making them work effectively can be …
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