“The Giver” Study Guide: Analysis of Main Characters
Jonas and The Giver have very intense personalities, but author Lois Lowry develops other characters of “The Giver” as well. Read on to find out more …
Continue ReadingAnalysis of Characters from “Call of the Wild”: Character List
If you’re studying “Call of the Wild,” it is important to understand how each of the characters changes throughout the novel. This character list also …
Continue ReadingBrief Book Summary of "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
Review the basic elements of the young adult novel “The Giver”. Here is a brief summary and outline of the plot.
Continue ReadingBrief Plot Summary of “Call of the Wild”: Main Events
This article includes a plot summary of “Call of the Wild.” The main events in the story span from California to the North, and follow Buck as he …
Continue ReadingThree Preschool Train Crafts: Transportation Crafts for the Classroom
Get on board with these three preschool train crafts. Your class will have a blast with these imaginative crafts that enhances any train or …
Continue Reading"The Story of an Hour" Study Guide: Plot Structure and Theme
This literary analysis of “The Story of an Hour” includes a look at plot structure and a look at theme in the story. It raises some …
Continue Reading"The Story of an Hour" Teacher's Guide: Teaching Ideas & Quiz
Use this “Story of an Hour” teacher’s guide to review critical elements of the story. I even included a quiz at the end to help …
Continue Reading"The Story of an Hour": Analysis of the Symbols & Irony in Kate Chopin's Short Story
Understanding “The Story of an Hour” requires picking up on the irony and symbols to enrich your reading experience.
Continue ReadingA Great Lesson Plan for Teaching The Canterbury Tale Characters
Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales can be a hard text to teach to students of any level. One of the best ways I have found to present this work …
Continue ReadingMiddle School Writing Prompts
Creating middle school writing prompts can be complicated. On one hand, the prompts need to promote solid writing. On the other hand, they must hold …
Continue ReadingPreschool Human Body Activities and Lessons for Young Students
Looking for activities to teach your preschool class about the human body? This comprehensive early childhood lesson plan will teach students the …
Continue ReadingCreating a Modified Lesson Plan to Help Students Preview and Predict in Reading
When students with special needs have reading deficiencies that aren’t addressed and yet are asked to participate in a mainstream reading lesson …
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