Sep 09
In Peter Brown’s novel The Wild Robot Protects, readers follow the story of Roz, a compassionate and resourceful robot, as she encounters new challenges in her efforts to protect her friends and home. This book blends science fiction with elements of fantasy, promising to engage your students. Summary:Roz has found a home on the island but faces …
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Sep 02
When students recognize how information is organized, informational text suddenly becomes much easier to understand. One of the first text structures students encounter is sequencing. Authors use it to explain historical events, describe life cycles, outline scientific processes, and provide step‑by‑step directions. In this lesson, students learn the differences between chronological order, sequential order, and …
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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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