Mar 24
Using anchor charts is a fantastic way to cover key points quickly. This colorful, to-the-point method of teaching keeps students focused. Students look at the charts not only as reference guides but also frequently ask questions after viewing them that show a deep understanding of the topic. This is why I try to create a …
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Mar 23
James and the Giant Peach is a magical and whimsical story about lonely boy who lives with cruel aunts after his parents die from a rhinoceros. One day an Old Man appears in James’s backyard and gives him a bag of magical green crystals. He gives him instructions on how to use these crystals. James …
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Mar 17
Sarah, Plain and Tall is a short historical novel by Patricia MacLachlan. It is set in the prairie states during the nineteenth century. Sarah answers an ad from Jacob who is looking for a mother for his children after his wife passes away while giving birth to his youngest child Caleb. Sarah leaves her Maine home …
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Mar 14
Chapter 17 When Wendy Grew Up Summary The Lost Boys come up the stairs to the nursery. Mrs. Darling says she will adopt them. She wants to adopt Peter as well, but he says he will live in Neverland with Tinker Bell. Peter promises to return each spring to get Wendy. After all, he …
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Mar 10
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 #7 in the series. This button link goes to the Google Slides version of the newsletter in both color and black and white versions. The text can be edited to …
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Mar 07
Check out these materials to enhance reading Peter Pan Chapter 16. Peter Pan Chapter 16 The Return Home Summary Playing Pirates For a while, the boys and Wendy ride around on Hook’s ship pretending to be pirates. Peter takes on the role of captain and imitates Captain Hook. The Darlings The narrator talks to the …
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Feb 29
Check out these materials to enhance reading Peter Pan Chapter 15. Chapter 15 Hook or Me This Time Summary Ticking Crocodile As Peter Pan walks through the woods on the way to Hook’s ship, he sees the crocodile. Peter notices the crocodile is no longer ticking. Peter starts making the ticking sound. He thinks …
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