Welcome to my index blog page, where I share literacy ideas and teaching materials for upper elementary students. I create various resources to help educators teach multiple reading skills to their students.
My blog includes several series, such as “Teaching Types of Conflicts with Movie Trailers,” “Plot Structures,” “Making Connections,” “Story Elements,” and “Figurative Language.” These series make learning engaging and interactive. I also offer resources to teach literacy skills like vocabulary, comprehension, figurative language, and spelling.
Teaching literacy can be challenging, so I give away many free resources that educators can use in the classroom or at home. I want to provide educators with practical, easy-to-use tools to help their students become confident readers.
I hope my index blog page will inspire and motivate educators to use innovative teaching methods and help their students excel in their literacy skills.
May 11
In a person vs. supernatural conflict, a character battles that which is beyond nature. It can’t be explained by natural law. This could be witches, vampires, mythical creatures, and so forth. For elementary students, this type of conflict can be explained in simple terms such as “Sometimes, people have problems with things that are not real …
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May 04
In a person vs. person conflict, the conflict is between two forms of like beings. This is often the protagonist versus the antagonist. The conflict may be verbal, physical, or emotional. For elementary students, this type of conflict can be explained in simple terms such as “Sometimes, people have problems with other people. It could be …
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Apr 27
In Person vs Self conflict, the main character has a problem within him/herself. This type of struggle takes place in the character’s mind. The character has to make a choice between doing something that is right or wrong. The character may also have to overcome emotions. For elementary students, this type of conflict can be …
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Apr 13
In a Person vs Technology or Machine conflict, a character has a problem with robots or machines. This type of conflict is often found in science fiction. For elementary students, this type of conflict can be explained in simple terms such as “Sometimes, people have to face problems that are caused by technology or machines. …
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Apr 06
In a person vs society conflict in literature, a character struggles against the laws or beliefs of a group. The character fights against the rules such as freedom, rights, or a cause. For elementary students, this type of conflict can be explained in simple terms such as “Sometimes, people face problems caused by what other …
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Mar 30
In a person vs. the environment conflict in literature, a character struggles against nature’s forces. A person may be fighting against bad weather conditions such as a hurricane or blizzard, surviving in the wild including the desert or jungle, or against a wild animal. For elementary students, this type of conflict can be explained in …
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Dec 15
Introducing students to the world of reference materials is crucial in developing their research and information literacy skills. This blog post includes a Reference Materials Mini Lesson with fun activities that help students understand the different types of reference materials and their purposes. Be sure to get the handout. It includes the printables and links …
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