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Book Summary of "My Brother Sam is Dead"

Peter Boysen
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

This plot summary should be helpful for middle school readers who have difficulty with the text. Gain a better understanding of the text and the main …

Preschool Name Writing Practice

Patricia Gable
Categories : Preschool lesson plans, worksheets & themes for year round learning

Preschool name writing practice can be fun if you use a variety of methods. Encourage your students to take pride in their names and do their very …

Rainforest Art Lesson Plans for Elementary Students

Margo Dill
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

Many elementary curricula include objectives on the rainforest. If you teach art or you do art lesson plans in your elementary classroom, here are …

Study Guide for The Tempest by William Shakespeare: Plot and Themes

kellylynnmarie
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

The Tempest was the last play William Shakespeare ever wrote. His writing career culminated in the writing of this play and included a majority of the …

Themes in the Martian Chronicles for Middle and High School Literature

Peter Boysen
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

This article focuses on “The Martian Chronicles” and its use of symbols, themes and motifs. The intended audience is students in middle …

Understanding Key Geographical Features of Ancient Greece

Kristina Dems
Categories : Help with geography homework

The geography of ancient Greece may not seem ideal because of all the mountain ranges and the scattered islands, but it proved fertile land for the …

Where Did the Vikings Come From?

Karen Curley
Categories : History facts, study sheets & homework help

Most people imagine the Vikings as barbaric pilferers who traveled by sea in their longboats looting and killing as they went. Although Viking …

Writing Problems In Second Language Acquisition for English Students: Three Major Areas

JKLlewthor
Categories : Software reviews & second language acquisition ideas

Writing problems in second language acquisition occur for even the most experienced of ESL students. Why not examine these simple and easy solutions …

"Treasure Island": Middle School Student Activities

Peter Boysen
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

These activities are designed for an hour of teaching time. Please feel free to extend them as needed for your individual classroom.

5th Grade Nutrition Display Board Ideas

Margo Dill
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching grade school

Nutrition is a big deal–to children and adults. Your health curriculum most likely includes several objectives concerning nutrition. Here are …