When it comes to secondary sources, there’s no need to rely strictly on the textbook! Instead, choose something students will engage with more …
Continue ReadingMy favorite poetic form is the ten-by-ten: a one-hundred beat poem crafted from ten lines of ten syllables each. A good ten-by-ten is like a …
Continue ReadingIn this lesson, students will analyze the plot of ‘James and the Giant Peach’ by creating an “excitement graph” or a …
Continue ReadingRead this guide to better understand the novel, James and the Giant Peach. You’ll find key vocabulary words to learn, as well as a summary of …
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Continue ReadingExplore the characters from James and the Giant Peach by creating charts for each one. Students will find textual examples that show character …
Continue ReadingAfter you and your class have read the book, increase your students comprehension with one of the following enrichment activities. Thirteen ideas are …
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Continue ReadingJames and the Giant Peach is a favorite for kids and adults alike. This series of lesson plans are suitable for upper fourth grade students and lower …
Continue ReadingChannel your students creative energy into learning! This lesson has students act out a primary source document, a transcript of part of the Salem …
Continue ReadingMany, if not most schools ban the use of cellphones and smartphones in the classroom. But should they rethink this policy? There are many teachers and …
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