Raise your hand if your students love a good mystery. ✋ Now imagine turning that curiosity into writing practice with secret messages, spy-level decoding, and real historical connections. Cipher codes are a powerful way to get reluctant writers engaged. Whether you’re teaching vocabulary, logic, or just want to add a little spark to your literacy …
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Oct 23
The Secret Garden Chapter 14
Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 14 ” A Young Rajah” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 14 “A Young Rajah” is 24 minutes 4 …
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Oct 16
The Secret Garden Chapter 13
Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 13 “I am Colin” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 13 “I am Colin” is 23 minutes 13 …
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Oct 09
The Secret Garden Chapter 12
Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 12 “Might I Have a Bit of Earth?” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 12 “Might I Have …
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Oct 07
Teaching Compare and Contrast with Songs
Want to wake up your students and get them talking? Try teaching compare and contrast with songs. Music is a powerful tool – not just for teaching figurative language, but for helping students analyze structure, tone, and theme. This lesson uses popular songs to help students compare messages, moods, and meanings in a way that’s …
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Oct 02
The Secret Garden Chapter 11
Chapter 11 The Nest of the Missel Thrush Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 11 “The Nest of the Missel Thrush” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. Handouts for The Secret …
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Sep 25
The Secret Garden Chapter 10
Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 10 “Dickon” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 10 “Dickon” is 20 minutes 56 seconds in length. Handouts …
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