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Chapter Summaries for Wuthering Heights

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Literature study guides and chapter summaries

The tragic tale of Heathcliff and Catherine has been a favorite of many. Review some of the important moments in the book with these chapter …

English/Language Arts Help: Add -ING to Verbs by Dropping IE or Adding a K

Gillian Hendrie
Categories : Help with english grammar & vocabulary

Continuing our series on correctly spelling continuous verbs, this article explains the second and third rules. We discuss dropping the -ie and adding …

Health Activities for Preschool: Alvin the Alligator and Other Healthy Preschool Exercises

Akili Amina
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

There are ways in which our kids can be proactive in maintaining their health. There are activities you can practice with your class while teaching …

How to Paint Wall Murals That Draw You In?

Lila S. Kallstrom
Categories : The arts in middle school

Painting a mural with a vanishing point is a way to paint that draws the eye in. This lesson will show how to paint wall murals that have perspective, …

Indoor Activities for Preschoolers

Keren Perles
Categories : Preschool crafts and activities for hands on learning

Whether the weather is rainy, hot, or freezing cold, sometimes you just have to stay inside. But what can you do with a preschooler (or several) …

Jokes in Spanish for Your Classroom - Enjoy Humor with Your Students

KellenKautzman
Categories : Spanish lesson plans for secondary grades 6 12

Students love jokes. Don’t tell anyone, but teachers love jokes too. Check out this fun and interesting activity about jokes in Spanish for your …

Kindergarten Economics Lesson Plans Using Corduroy: Lesson, Craft & More

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans for pre k and k

Teaching Kindergarten students about economy will be fun and inviting when using the book Corduroy. Students will understand the concepts of needs …

Lesson Plan on Speeches of Abraham Lincoln: First Inauguration Speech

Curt Smothers
Categories : Teaching middle school history

On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln delivered his first inauguration address. Seven southern states had seceded and four more border states were …

Metaphor Examples in Poetry with Analysis

Trent Lorcher
Categories : Help with english grammar & vocabulary

Everyone knows the guys who understand poetry get all the girls. Learn to identify and explain metaphors in poetry to impress your friends and …

Poems with Personification for High School

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

It’s tough teaching personification in poetry if you aren’t familiar with the topic. No need to despair, there are poems using …