May 11
Welcome back to our Wonderful Wizard of Oz novel study! This post features teaching ideas and skill-building strategies for Chapter 2: “The Council with the Munchkins”. Whether you’re teaching the full novel or just pulling pieces for targeted instruction, you’ll find flexible resources to support your classroom goals. If you’re just joining us, be sure …
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May 04
Welcome to the first installment of our free novel study for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Chapter 1: “The Cyclone!” Whether you’re teaching the full novel or using select chapters for skill practice, this post is packed with flexible, classroom-ready ideas. Each chapter includes a summary, targeted teaching strategies, and creative ways to bring the …
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Apr 30
If you’ve followed my blog for a while, you might remember that The Wonderful Wizard of Oz novel study began over a decade ago as a weekly freebie series, one chapter at a time, while I built the full unit. Well… a lot has changed since then. (Translation: everything is new except the title.) Today, …
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Apr 27
Playing BINGO is a terrific way to teach skills in the classroom. By playing a quick game, students can practice everything from fractions to vocabulary. The possibilities are endless. You will find reviews for seven online generators. I only included sites that require no downloads and are free. See which site will work best for your …
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Apr 16
Are you looking for engaging ways to teach your upper elementary students complex concepts? Word clouds are a fun activity and an excellent tool to achieve this goal. They allow students to visualize and analyze text, making learning more interactive and memorable. This blog post will explore how word clouds can be utilized as a …
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Mar 19
Do you want some fresh ideas and activities for your Because of Winn-Dixie unit? Check out student projects and book unit samples here. Because of Winn Dixie tells the story of ten-year-old Opal. She has just moved to Naomi, Florida with her preacher father. On an errand to the grocery store, Opal finds a large, ugly, homeless …
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Mar 12
If you are looking for Frindle teaching ideas, this is the place to visit. You’ll find printables, lesson plans, and novel study samples. Frindle by Andrew Clements is the humorous story of a fifth-grade boy. Nick comes up with the idea to start calling an ink pen a frindle. His teacher, Mrs. Granger, makes a huge deal when …
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