Lesson Plans on Trees: Adopt a Tree in Autumn for Science Observation
Continuing in our series of seasons and trees, we teach about fall (autumn) trees. Here you will find a lesson plan of how to teach the season with …
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Romeo and Juliet Lesson Plans: Banish Classroom Slackers
Admit it. You have a few students you really want to banish. Now you can with this interactive Romeo and Juliet assignment.
Continue ReadingWinter Tree Lesson Plan For Grade School: Dormancy Observation
This lesson plan is all about a tree in the winter. As part of a unit about trees and the seasons, students will learn about a winter tree and its …
Continue ReadingAssessment Test for Math: Assessing Addition Using CGI
Using these addition problems as a basic assessment test for math will give you a better idea of what mathematical knowledge your students already …
Continue ReadingCognitively Guided Instruction for Math Story Problems Using CGI Math
Many students struggle with word problems. Use the theory of Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) to help your students grasp these types of math …
Continue ReadingEdward's Eyes Book Summary
This heartfelt book by the author of Sarah Plain and Tall is a good story for a classroom read aloud or for book group studies. Here we discuss the …
Continue ReadingEffective Vocabulary Instruction: Etymology, Analyzing Word Parts, Using Context Clues, Using Language Structure Clues, Using Word Maps
Building vocabulary takes more than jotting down a list of words, copying the definitions, and throwing the paper in the garbage can after failing a …
Continue ReadingCreative Writing Lesson Plan Middle School - Scary Stories
This creative writing lesson plan for Middle School will focus on scary stories. Try to keep them focused on setting, good plot twists, suspense and …
Continue ReadingNewspaper Scavenger Hunt for Middle School Students: Journalism Lesson Plan
Teachers of middle school students can teach journalism basics by completing a newspaper scavenger hunt. Students learn by looking at model stories …
Continue ReadingParent Teacher Communication Ideas: Music Performance Contracts and Parent Letters for Beginning Chorus
If you are planning on starting an elementary chorus or any ensemble for that matter, parent teacher communication is the key to success. By using …
Continue ReadingTeacher Tips for Creating an Oral History of Your Classroom
Creating a classroom oral history is a fun way to record the thoughts, ideas and stories of your students. As years pass, it will provide a priceless …
Continue ReadingTeaching News Writing for Middle School: A Journalism Lesson Plan
Have your students write their own news story by following nine steps to choosing a topic, completing an interview and writing a draft of a story. A …
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