May 05
Teaching upper elementary students to spell tricky words is right up there with untangling headphone cords and getting glitter off your desk: not impossible, but definitely a challenge. That’s where mnemonic devices come in to save the day (and your sanity). Mnemonics are those clever little tricks that help students remember the spelling of tough …
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May 02
Teaching tone and mood can feel like explaining the difference between a couch and a loveseat. Students kind of get it… but kind of don’t. Tone reflects the author’s attitude, while mood captures how the reader feels, and mixing them up leads to all kinds of confusion. Once students learn to “read the room” in …
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Apr 18
Are you looking for fresh ideas to use with your Fantastic Mr. Fox novel study? You’re in the right place. These Fantastic Mr. Fox teaching activities include novel study samples, a technology craft, an anchor chart, and other engaging ideas to bring Roald Dahl’s clever woodland adventure to life. Reading Level Lexile 600L Interest Level …
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Apr 11
Introduction If you’re looking for Call It Courage teaching ideas, Armstrong Sperry’s classic survival tale is a wonderful choice for exploring bravery, overcoming fear, and personal growth. Students are drawn to Mafatu’s emotional journey as he confronts the sea — the very thing that has terrified him since childhood. This post includes novel study samples …
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Apr 07
All parents want their children to become better readers. The Parent Connection Newsletter provides parents with ideas and links to resources to help their children learn to read more fluently. This post contains Issue #8, which is the final in the series. This button link goes to the Google Slides version of the newsletter in …
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Apr 04
The BFG tells the story of ten‑year‑old Sophie, who spots the Big Friendly Giant late one night from her orphanage window. Determined to keep his identity a secret, the BFG whisks Sophie away to Giant Country. Although Sophie is frightened at first, she quickly realizes that this giant is gentle, kindhearted, and surprisingly charming. Their …
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Mar 28
Do you love reading classics with your students? Then, here is a great book to add to your curriculum. Better yet, check out these teaching activities for The Mouse and the Motorcycle to add to your unit. Reading Level Lexile 860L Interest Level Grades 3-5 Length 176 pages Award Nene Award Jump to Section Book Summary …
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