The Poetic Form of the Ghazal: Learn How to Write One of Your Own
The ghazal (pronounced like guzzle) is a traditional Arabian verse form with the first two lines ending in the same refrain, which is then repeated at …
Continue ReadingAuthor Study with Eve Bunting: Teaching Literacy in the Early Elementary Grades
Eve Bunting is a true storyteller who has written over 150 books. She was born and raised in Ireland, as many of her books are based on Irish …
Continue ReadingCather in the Rye: Two Ideas for Final Assessments
Your final assignment for your students should assess what they’ve learned about the novel. Have them answer questions about the novel or choose …
Continue ReadingCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in your 1st Grade Classroom: Ideas & Activities
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15th and continues until October 15th. Include a lesson each week of the month and end it with a fiesta!
Continue ReadingCreating a Soundtrack for "The Catcher in the Rye": High School Lesson Plan
In this lesson, students will analyze song lyrics and then choose their own soundtrack to go along with the novel “The Catcher in the Rye” …
Continue ReadingComparing Holden Caufield from "The Catcher in the Rye" with Benjamin Braddock from "The Graduate"
One interesting class assignment is to compare the characters of Benjamin Braddock from “The Graduate” with Holden Caufield from …
Continue ReadingLearning About Egypt: A 1st Grade Lesson Plan
What’s inside a pyramid? Where is the world’s longest river? Do the children in Egypt have to go to school? Find out these things and more in this …
Continue ReadingWhat's Wrong with Holden Caufield? A Literary Diagnosis Lesson Plan for High School
Is Holden Caufield suffering from your typical teenage angst or does he have a deeper issue? This interesting lesson plan and assignment will have …
Continue ReadingHow to Write Authentic Sounding Dialogue
Authentic-sounding dialogue can be the difference between a good story and a great one. Simulating true human speech is a challenge. The way we write, …
Continue ReadingThe Benefits of Flipped Learning & How You Can Flip Your Classroom
The concept is a little different from flipping a house, but the end result is similar. Flipping your classroom can make learning in the classroom …
Continue ReadingThe Life & Work of Eric Carle: How did He Develop His Distinct Collage Style?
Eric Carle was born June 25, 1929, in Syracuse, NY. He published his first book in 1967. Since then he has written and/or illustrated over 70 books. …
Continue ReadingFractions Activities for Differentiated Learning
Have you ever thought about using centers to teach math concepts in your inclusion classroom? This lesson plans spells out some centers that will …
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