Created a Mixed Media Collage of a Summer Scene
Use cutouts, bright paints, and pastels to put together a seasonably warm piece of art!
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“Lizzie Bordon took an axe, And gave her Mother forty whacks…” Have you ever heard this school yard chant and wondered where it …
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Much more than a hockey team, the mythical New Jersey devil has been said to be lurking in the woods for years. Learn the origin of this legend.
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Russell Conwell’s famous Acres of Diamonds speech was delivered thousands of times in cities all over the world. The speech urges the audience …
Continue ReadingThe Legend of Robert Johnson, Grandfather of Rock & Roll - Middle School Lesson
Did Robert Johnson really sell his soul to the devil in exchange for musical talent? Read the legend and then decide what you think!
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Young readers will have fun discovering homophones as they expand their reading vocabulary. Don’t bawl! You will have a ball with this lesson. Great …
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Was the famous Jesse James considered the Robin Hood of his time? Learn of one of the legends surrounding this dynamic figure.
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) typically take place in a foreign country, usually with students from the same country. In contrast, …
Continue ReadingThe Fountain of Youth in Florida? American Legend
Is the fountain of youth located in Florida? Read on for more of this American legend.
Continue Reading10 Tips to Keep Writing This Summer: For High School Students & Everyone
No more homework. No more books. No more teacher’s dirty looks. But let’s not have our brains get too soft. Keep up writing over the …
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Ah, summer! Time to kick back, relax, read a book, and NOT think about work. This is one of the best parts of our job after all. However, it may be …
Continue ReadingJohnny Appleseed & Casey Jones: A Lesson on American Legends for Middle School
Johnny Appleseed and Casey Jones are American legends! Learn about these iconic figures with your Middle School class.
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