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Lesson Plan: Using Technology, MySpace and Facebook for Author Study

Lenzi Hart
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Middle school teachers, listen up! Tired of the boring, stale methods of teaching an author’s background to your students? Captivate their …

Mirrors and Statues: Try These Two Drama Games to Warm Up Your Students

Beth Taylor
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Here are two wonderful drama warm-up activities for use in acting class–or any class where you feel like the students need to be woken up! They …

Owl and Mouse Software: Bridge to Reading and Phonics REview

Jacqueline Chinappi
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching grade school

In this second installment we will look at the phonics and reading software and activities Owl and Mouse offers for free. Owl and Mouse has lined up …

Preparing for the AP Exam: Tips for Success

Pauline H. Gill
Categories : Test taking techniques for all grades & ages

The AP exam is given in May. Prior to that time you can prepare to take the test either in a classroom, through an internet course or on your own. …

Reading Workshop Mini-Lessons: Teaching Reading Skills

Margo Dill
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Reading workshop allows students to read books on their levels that fit with their interests. But how do you check for comprehension? How do you meet …

Review of Owl and Mouse Software: Maps, Towns, Catsles, Villages

Jacqueline Chinappi
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching grade school

Owl and Mouse is a site which offers several free software programs, games, and interactive activities. These activities mostly include phonics, …

Teaching Activities for Diction: Using Connotation and Denotation to Improve Word Choice & Convey the Proper Tone

Trent Lorcher
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Masters of words don’t just understand the difference between connotation and denotation, they know how to use connotation for improved diction …

Teaching Writing With Picture Books and Predictable Charts: The Wind Blew, by Pat Hutchins

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school science

Students will go outside during this primary science lesson to experience the wind. Teacher reads the picture book, “The Wind Blew,” by, …

The Bean Trees Literary Devices Quiz for Chapters 6-12.

Trent Lorcher
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Use “The Bean Trees” by Barbara Kingsolver to teach literary devices. Then give them this easy to grade multiple choice quiz.

Write a Commercial for a Prodcut That Doesn't Exist! Fun Activity useful for Social Studies & Other Subjects

Beth Taylor
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Students write and perform imaginary commercials in this popular drama game. This drama lesson plan and activity can lead to discussions and …