Nov 27
Have students read and complete the vocabulary practice found in the handout. Next, students read The Secret Garden Chapter 19 “It Has Come!” using the text below, the audio version, or printable found in the handout. Finally, students complete the comprehension exercises. The audio file for Chapter 19 “It Has Come!” is 19 minutes 10 …
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Jan 09
In The Cricket in Times Square, a cricket named Chester is trapped in a picnic basket. The picnic-goers travel on a commuter train from the Connecticut countryside to Times Square in New York City. While in the city, Chester makes friends with a cat, mouse, and young boy. In this heartwarming tale, Chester charms everyone with his …
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May 09
Students need to know how to write titles correctly when they begin writing research papers. This skill is also in the 5th grade Common Core State Standards. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.2.DUse underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works. The skill is not difficult to learn. Students need to remember just a few rules. For your convenience, …
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May 05
Teaching upper elementary students how to spell can be challenging, but mnemonic spelling devices can make the process more engaging and memorable. Mnemonic devices are clever techniques that help students remember the spelling of tricky words. In this blog post, I will discuss a variety of effective methods that teachers can use to enhance their …
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May 02
Students need to understand mood and tone to fully comprehend a novel. Read definitions, examples, and activities that will aid your lessons. Describing the tone of visual and multimedia elements begins with the following fifth-grade Common Core Student Standard: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7 Analyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a …
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Oct 14
I first read the book Wonder while on vacation at the beach. I just couldn’t put the book down, so I ended up spending a good bit of the day sitting under an umbrella reading. Through laughter and tears, I followed Auggie through his fifth-grade year. My first impression was that Palacio was a fantastic writer. Her storytelling …
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