Jun 06
Are your students struggling to figure out how to organize information on graphic organizers? This post includes 4 practice exercises including both printable and Google Slide options. Why Teach Students to Read Graphic Organizers When students map information, their comprehension of the content improves. Organizing information helps students form opinions. Graphic organizers aid in remembering …
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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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