May 02
Are you looking for an engaging, ready-to-use resource to teach prefixes, suffixes, and root words? I’m thrilled to offer a free sample from my comprehensive Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots Series! This sample includes three activities for four different affixes and root words—12 fun, educational activities designed for upper elementary and middle school students. Why I …
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Apr 25
If you’re looking for Lightning Thief teaching ideas, Rick Riordan’s fast‑paced quest novel is a classroom favorite. Students are instantly hooked by Percy Jackson’s humor, his struggle to understand who he is, and the action‑packed journey that takes him across the United States. This post includes anchor chart ideas and novel study samples to help …
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Apr 11
The Beatryce Prophecy is the newest novel by author Kate DiCamillo. The story reads like a fairy tale with evil versus good characters. Introduction to The Beatryce Prophecy When Brother Edik goes to the barn to feed Answelica, he finds a child curled up next to the goat holding onto its ears. Brother Edik picks up the …
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Mar 14
Are you looking for a great novel to read with your students? The Tiger Rising is one your students will love. Like all of Kate DiCamillo’s novels, this one has rich characters and an interesting story plot. Reading Level Lexile 590L Interest Level Grades 5-7 Length 144 pages Award National Book Award Finalist Jump to Section Book …
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Feb 28
Fever 1793 is a fantastic historical novel. Amazon ranks it as a #1 best seller for teens for the United States Colonial & Revolutionary Period. With a 4.6 star rating with nearly 4,000 votes, many agree. Check out these great Fever 1793 activities. Fever 1793 Book Summary The story begins with an omen of the …
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Feb 21
If you want a great introduction to graphic novels, try When Stars are Scattered. This remarkable book was co-written by Omar Mohamed, whose story is told, and Victoria Jamieson, well-known author of the Newbery Honor Award Winner Roller Girl. When Stars are Scattered Book Summary The story begins with the narrator (Omar) and his younger brother (Hassan) …
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Feb 07
Make grammar lessons engaging by incorporating animated shorts! Grammar is often one of the least anticipated lessons for students, but with Teaching Grammar with Animated Shorts, you’ll find students asking when the next lesson is. This unit combines the excitement of animated short films with grammar practice, transforming a typically mundane subject into something interactive …
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