Jan 16
Adverbs answer important questions about how, when, and where actions happen, but students often overlook them. This lesson focuses on teaching adverbs through visual examples, interactive practice, and writing strategies that help students add clarity and detail to their sentences. Grade Level3–5 Skill FocusUsing adverbs to clarify how, when, and where actions happen StandardsL.3.1g–5.1a • …
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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 can say that the setting of a story is where and when it 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. Grade Level4th–6th Skill FocusWriting Narrative Hooks StandardsW.4.3.A • W.5.3.A • W.6.3.A FormatPrintable & …
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Nov 28
Verbs carry the action in every sentence, but students often struggle with tense shifts and vague wording. This lesson focuses on teaching verbs through simple explanations, engaging practice, and writing strategies that help students use precise, powerful verbs in grades 3–5. Grade Level3–5 Skill FocusUsing precise verbs and correct verb tenses StandardsL.3.1d–5.1d • L.3.1e–5.1e • …
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Nov 14
Check out The Christmas Pig novel activities to get some ideas for your book unit study. These teaching resources are sure to be a hit with your upper elementary students this holiday season. Jack awakens to the sounds of voices. The Things in his room have come alive. The Christmas Pig tells Jack that because …
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