Jan 30
Some Holocaust heroes include Raoul Wallenberg, Giovanni Palatucci, Oskar Schindler, Andre Trocmé, Irena Sendler, Nicholas Winton, Chiune Sugihara, and Varian Fry. All have different stories and backgrounds, but they all share a common thread. All risked their lives to save Jewish people during the Holocaust. People often refer to them as ‘Righteous Among the Nations. …
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Jan 23
I’m a huge fan of the Hatchet Series by Gary Paulsen, so when he passed away I decided I wanted to do something special as a way of honoring him. I thought what better way can there be than to give teachers resources for one of his novels to use in the classroom? Since Woodsong …
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Jan 16
Adverbs can be so much fun to teach once students understand how they bring action to life! The trick is showing them how adverbs answer the questions how, when, where, and to what extent. With the right mix of songs, games, books, and visuals, students will start spotting adverbs everywhere. Below, you’ll find classroom-tested adverb …
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Jan 09
Are you looking for some fun and interesting Stuart Little teaching activities? You’ve come to the right place. Read the brief description. Grab a book unit sample. Finally, check out the activities. Stuart Little Summary Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Little of New York City have a son they name Stuart. He is normal in every …
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Jan 02
Do you want your students to dig deeper into the stories they read, hear, or view? One way to do this is with high-interest topics. The Chinese New Year is an attention-grabbing topic with several legends your students are sure to love. Historians believe the Chinese New Year started during the Shang Dynasty under Emperor …
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Dec 12
Check out Two Degrees novel activities to get some ideas for your book unit study. These teaching resources are sure to be a hit with your middle school students. In his fantastic novel, Alan Gratz tells three stories dealing with disasters that could happen due to climate change. Sierra Nevada, California Thirteen-year-old Akira Kristiansen goes horseback …
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Dec 05
Most students will be able to say that the setting of a story is where and when the story takes place; however, writing a setting is a whole new story (pun intended). This lesson includes five activities that help students write descriptive settings for their narratives. The handout for this blog post is now available …
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