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Learn Spanish in Mexico City in an Immersion Course

Larry M. Lynch
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

This multi-part article series explores some of the possibilities for studying and learning Spanish abroad in the two major Spanish language study …

Spanish Fluency Exercise: Practice Giving Directions in Spanish

Bright Hub Education Writer
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

To become really fluent in Spanish you need to be able to express yourself in any type of real-world situation. The fluency-building exercise below …

The Difference Between Similes and Metaphors

Kathy Foust
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Use this grammar lesson plan and printable worksheet to develop understanding of the difference between similes and metaphors in your classroom.

Understanding Students with Dyslexia and How They Learn to Read

Barbara
Categories : Teaching students with learning disabilities

Dyslexia is a learning disability that makes reading and spelling problematic for students struggling to decipher words on a page, a board, a book, or …

Using Portfolios for Gifted Students

Barbara
Categories : Tips & strategies for teaching the gifted student

Providing gifted students with opportunities to use portfolio collaboration and reflection includes a lot of advantages for both teachers and …

Writing A Book Report: A Book Report Guide for Keeps!

Kathy Foust
Categories : Help with writing assignments paragraphs, essays, outlines & more

Are you confused about how to write a book report? Did your teacher give you what you consider to be an insane amount of words needed for the book …

A Science Activity for Teaching Students About Air Pressure and Wind

Marlene Gundlach
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Differences in air pressure produce winds. In this activity, students will make observations about air pressure and its effect on wind directions.

Assigning a Self-Evaluation Essay: Interesting High School Essay Topic

Trent Lorcher
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Teach students how to write a good self-evaluation with this essay guide and teaching tips.

Dew Point Activities as a Science Study in the Classroom

Marlene Gundlach
Categories : Lesson plans for middle school science

The temperature at which air is saturated is called the dew point. This science activity will guide students through determining the dew point of the …

Fun Point of View Activity: Write an Eyewitness Account of an Important Event

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

Writing about literature can be fun (kind of) with this creative writing assignment. Use this analyzing point of view in literature activity to help …