Teaching ESL: Reading Assessment Strategies for English Learners
When students have limited English skills, it may seem difficult to assess their reading comprehension. These reading assessment strategies for …
Continue ReadingTeaching Homophones: A Fun Homophone Lesson Plan
Teaching homophones doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, many students love learning about homophones and using them in their writing. This homophone …
Continue ReadingTeaching Inference: How to Teach Inference in the Classroom
Unsure about how to teach inference in the classroom? Teaching inference doesn’t have to be difficult. Instead, you can show students how they make …
Continue ReadingTeaching Strategies for Asperger Syndrome
Students with Asperger syndrome have several issues that can affect how they interact in the classroom. These teaching strategies for Asperger …
Continue ReadingThe Concept Of Daylight Saving Time: Basic Facts
What are the origins of Daylight Saving Time or Summer Time and why do we need it? Learn about some of the changes that have been made over the years …
Continue ReadingThird Grade Activities: Learn How to Make Homemade Glue With Your Students
Making glue for art time is perfect for third grade activities. You can teach your students how to make homemade glue in class. Allowing students to …
Continue ReadingToddler Circle Time Songs: Sing with Us!
Circle time songs are the perfect way to start the school day, or to switch classroom focus. Read on to learn some toddler circle time songs to use …
Continue ReadingUsing Commas Correctly in Writing: How to Avoid Comma Splices and other Common Comma Errors
Do you know when you should put a comma in your paper? Many students think that they should use one when they take a breath. This rule will probably …
Continue ReadingVocabulary Lesson Plan on Multiple Meaning Words
This vocabulary lesson plan on multiple meaning words is a great to teach homographs to students. Using picture books, sample sentences, and real-life …
Continue ReadingWord Derivatives: Game to Help Learn Latin Vocabulary
To be reasonably proficient in a language, the speaker must have command over at least several thousand words. This can be difficult if the vocabulary …
Continue Reading"The Pit and the Pendulum" Activities with "Pit and the Pendulum" Symbolism and an Analysis of "The Pit and the Pendulum"
High school students struggle with Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Pit and the Pendulum,” but don’t let that stop you from teaching it. …
Continue ReadingA Modified Lesson Plan on Details in Reading for Special Education Students
Details, details, details…ah, the details can make a conversation or piece of writing interesting or something to avoid. Helping students with …
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