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Archetypical Characters Lesson Plan

goldwriter
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Archetypical characters give readers a sense of familiarity when reading short stories and novels. Like themes, archetypical characters suggest …

Do Plants Grow Under Colored Lights? Great Science Fair or Classroom Project

Alicia
Categories : Great ideas for science fair projects

This project highlights how important light is in the growth of a plant. You will monitor a plant’s growth under normal light and then use …

How Do You Teach Voice in Writing: It's Easier Than You Think

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

Out of all the writing traits, voice presents the biggest challenge for students and teachers. Not anymore!

Tone in Writing: Teach Students How to Identify Tone and Use it Effectively in their Own Writing.

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

It has been my observation that students cannot identify tone, identify whether or not their writing reflects tone, or understand the importance of …

Autism Behavior Problems: Teaching Tips for Managing Challenging Behavior

Anne Vize
Categories : Teaching students with neurological disorders

Managing autism behavior problems can mean dealing with children who are angry, aggressive, or just plain hard to get along with. Learning how to …

Build Teamwork in Your Classroom with Written 'Silent' Conversations

tstyles
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

This lesson plan builds on the concept of a strong student-centered community in the classroom. It is designed to build cooperation and teamwork among …

Cardinal Directions Lesson Plan for Teaching Cardinal Directions

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

In this lesson plan, students will follow directions to use mapping skills with play dough. A fun and interactive activity to use when teaching about …

Tools for Teachers: Book Review of Word Making Lesson Plans

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

This is an excellent teacher resource for K-2 Classrooms. Teachers will receive ready to go reading lessons that support guided reading, shared …

"Salir" vs. "Dejar" in Spanish: Learn the Difference

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

As often happens with many verb groups or pairs, the difficulty in usage is often due to there being one verb in English that is used in more than one …

How to Express a Comparison of Equality in Spanish

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

There are three grades of comparison in Spanish: Equality, Inequality and Superlative. This lesson plan provides teaching tips to help your students …