Feb 16
Cause and effect is one of the trickier text structures to teach, but songs make it stick. This post is part of my series on using music to teach text structures. While finding songs that clearly show cause-and-effect relationships took some digging, the results are worth it. From heartfelt ballads to humorous camp letters, these …
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Feb 13
Are you looking for a fun novel to use with your students? The Castle in the Attic is both entertaining and educational. Your students will enjoy reading a novel set during Medieval Times. They will also love reading about William’s adventures as he travels back in time. The Castle in the Attic Summary William uses the magical …
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Feb 09
Sequencing doesn’t have to be dry, especially when students are listening to songs they love. This post is part of my ongoing series on using music to teach text structures. Last week, we explored compare and contrast. This week, we’re diving into sequencing. From historical ballads to personal biographies and story-driven lyrics, songs offer a …
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Feb 06
Prince Horace, nicknamed Prince Brat, constantly creates mischief. But because of the custom of the time, he does not receive punishment. A whipping boy steps in to receive the whipping. Prince Horace becomes bored with his circumstances, so he forces his whipping boy Jemmy to run away for a little adventure. A couple of cutthroats who …
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Jan 30
Are you looking for a great novel to study? Students love reading The Cay by Theodore Taylor! Set during World War II, The Cay tells the story of Phillip, an American from Virginia. While returning home from Curacao, the Germans torpedo Phillip’s ship. Phillip and Timothy find their way to a raft. After floating on the ocean for several days, …
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Jan 23
The city of Ember is dying. Power failures become more frequent and longer. The sky is dark. Outside the city, darkness looms in the Unknown Regions. Lina Mayfleet finds a set of instructions she believes will help her find a way out of the city. Unfortunately, her baby sister finds the instructions first and chews …
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Jan 16
Are you looking for a great book to read with your students? Students love reading the novel Shiloh! As Marty walks the hills of Friendly, West Virginia, he runs across a shy beagle pup. The pup follows him home. The two become friends. Marty names the pup Shiloh after the place he finds him. He …
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