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Engaging Lesson Plan Tips for Teaching Pride and Prejudice

Lady Lit
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

This article offers some insightful strategies that teachers can use to teach Jane Austen’s novel Pride and Prejudice. Find out how to engage …

Gender of French Nouns: Hints for French Language Learners

R. H.
Categories : Learning french study guides & speaking tips

Every French noun has a gender: it is either masculine or feminine. Although there is no real logic to most of the gender assignments of French nouns, …

Latin Phrase Grammatical Exercise

John Garger
Categories : Tips for learning & translating latin

Anno Domini, ad infinitum, and aqua pura are three common Latin phrases used in English. Learn about the literal and figurative translation of each.

Lesson Plan: Chemistry Webquest for Mixture Separation in an Oil Refinery

chemteacher
Categories : Lesson plans for high school science

Use this webquest to extend student knowledge of mixture separation. Compare concepts learned in the classroom to real-world economic situations. Take …

Magnetic Electric Experiment: Electromagnetism for Kids!

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

Electromagnetism is one way to interest young learners in the field of physics. This simple physics project demonstrates how to create …

Nouns and Adjectives: A Fun Lesson Plan Where Students Make "Wanted" Posters for Themselves

Lady Lit
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Wanted: Lesson plans to teach adjectives.

Teaching Media Literacy and Research Skills by Teaching with Blogs

Anne Vize
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Ask students about blogging and they will give you a fast and furious definition – modified for adults of course! But if you can manage the …

The SMART Board for Teachers: Teaching Tips and Lesson Ideas

Lila S. Kallstrom
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

SMART Board technology is motivating to students in the classroom. This article describes ways to use the technology daily in the classroom and in …

Using Artwork and Creative Writing Pictures

Kellie Hayden
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Need to spark some creativity in your students’ writing? Ask students to respond to non-print media, such as photos. This is a simple way to …

6 + 1 Traits of Writing Lesson Plan to Focus on the Ideas Trait

Margo Dill
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

One of the 6 +1 Traits of Writing is Ideas. This trait incorporates brainstorming and choosing ideas that are specific and original. Elementary …