Teach the Diary of Anne Frank Through Learning Stations
Part two of this lesson plan further explains the different stations needed for the collaborative learning project for the Holocaust background study …
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A Free iTunes Educational App for Mobile Learning with Fraction Factory
Fractions are often the bane of a student’s existence. Various strategies have been put to use over the years to address the need for often …
Continue ReadingResearch Poster Project for The Cay by Theodore Taylor
Teaching The Cay by Theodore Taylor has been a great joy of mine for the past four years. I have since created a series of research projects focused …
Continue ReadingWorld War 2 Mini-Research Project for The Cay by Theodore Taylor :Lesson Plans on The Cay
Teaching The Cay by Theodore Taylor has been one of my favorite units for the past five years. My students will tell you it is one of their favorites, …
Continue ReadingTeaching Activities and Comprehension Questions for Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
Imagine being alone on an island for eighteen years! This historical novel for readers aged 10-13 is based on a real person, the Lost Woman of San …
Continue ReadingCliques in Middle School: How Teachers Can Help
Cliques are a fact of life. As a teacher you can do simple things in your classroom (whether you teach Math or English) to encourage positive behavior …
Continue ReadingCreative Writing with the Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll
The classic nonsense poem, Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll is the perfect backdrop for a creative writing lesson. The poem is pure creativity and helps …
Continue ReadingThe Cay Lesson Plans: Have Students Do an Author Study on Theodore Taylor
In today’s society, it is becoming more and more essential that we teach students basic research skills. These skills are in high demand in …
Continue ReadingThe Diary of Anne Frank Background Knowledge for Teachers
When teaching The Diary of Anne Frank play, it is important to provide your students with extensive background information of the Holocaust and World …
Continue ReadingA Literature Activity of Agree or Disagree for “The Giver”
Good readers realize that reading a good novel should change you. This activity of “Agree or Disagree” for “The Giver” is a great way to see how the …
Continue ReadingWatching the Sign of the Beaver Movie in Class
How does the intruder, Ben, save Matt’s family? Will Matt decide to go with the Indians? As a culminating event for the book unit, it is …
Continue ReadingTeaching Ideas for "The Minister's Black Veil": Includes a Short Summary and Analysis
Find creative inspiration on teaching “The Minister’s Black Veil” to your students. Go over this summary and analysis, and teach the …
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