Aug 26
Teaching students to follow directions can be a real challenge. Below are some procedures and activities to help students understand and know what is expected when following directions. Enhancing these skills can significantly impact students’ academic performance and classroom behavior. Begin by downloading the handout. It contains the printables for Activity #1 – Following Directions …
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Aug 19
Let’s talk sound devices. You know—the pop, buzz, and bam that make language come alive. If you’re like me, you’ve probably tried to explain onomatopoeia or alliteration while students stare blankly… until someone blurts out, “Wait—isn’t that like in Batman when it says KAPOW?” Exactly. I decided to go for it and put together some …
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Aug 12
Teaching students to understand proverbs and adages improves reading comprehension. These sayings have meanings beyond what can be understood in their individual words. What Are These Sayings Anyway? Adages and proverbs are both forms of traditional sayings that offer wisdom or advice based on common sense or experience. While they are similar, there are subtle …
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Aug 05
Units of study that allow students to choose tasks are a great way to differentiate instruction. Activities are placed on graphic organizers called choice boards for students to select. Tasks may be organized based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, their complexity, learning styles, or multiple intelligences. Check out the handout for ways to organize your choice boards. …
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Jun 29
Looking to jazz up your main idea and supporting details lessons? Consider adding animated shorts and task cards to your teaching toolkit! These dynamic methods grab students’ attention and make abstract concepts more tangible and understandable. Lesson Handout To further support your students, download the free lesson handout, which includes examples, definitions, and printable organizers …
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Jun 17
Understanding humor devices enhances students’ writing skills, strengthens comprehension, and even helps them navigate social situations more effectively. Definitions This lesson focuses on three humor devices: Understatement – Presenting something with restraint or modesty to create a subtle or ironic effect. Hyperbole – An obvious and deliberate exaggeration meant for effect, not to be …
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Jun 03
“Looking for a fun and engaging way to help your 4th–6th 6th-grade students strengthen their prediction skills?” Look no further than this comprehensive lesson plan! This post shares activities, essential questions, and resources to support your students’ learning. By the end of this lesson, your students will better understand how to predict outcomes and will …
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