Jun 06
Let’s be honest, teaching students to use graphic organizers can sometimes feel like explaining how to fold a fitted sheet. You start strong. You believe in yourself. And then somewhere around the concept map, you lose them and maybe yourself too. But over the years (and after more than a few flops), I’ve found some tried-and-true …
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Mar 11
Famous People Interviews is one of my students’ favorite writing activities. In this project, each student is assigned an important historical figure to research. After gathering information, the student prepares a timeline, summarizes a speech, and writes thoughtful interview questions. Then comes the fun part—students step into character and role-play their famous figure while classmates …
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May 05
Let’s be honest—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 …
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