Jan 22
As teachers, we want our students to communicate clearly and effectively. One way to help them achieve this goal is to teach them how to use transition words and phrases in their writing. Transition words and phrases are like bridges that connect ideas, sentences, and paragraphs. They help readers follow the logic and flow of …
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Oct 27
With one mini-lesson, most students can grasp the concept of changing how they write or speak depending on whom they are addressing. This post offers free materials to teach the lesson on writing to an audience. Included are a PowerPoint, a card activity, and a Boom Learning Deck. You will also find a foldable organizer. …
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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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Jan 11
Writing a thesis statement is an extremely difficult skill for some students. This post provides step-by-step instructions. Student-friendly language helps students understand the concepts. To learn the rules, students watch a Google Slide presentation. While watching, they complete organizers. The printable organizers may be placed in an interactive notebook. Digital organizers are also provided. They may …
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Dec 17
Are you looking for some writing prompts for upper elementary students? Motivating students to write daily can be a real challenge. Changing up prompts may be one solution to keep students excited about putting a pencil on paper. Check out these ideas. #1 – Inspirational Quotes Quotes are great for not only inspiring students to …
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Feb 15
News reporters use an Inverted Pyramid Story to relay information quickly to readers. Both newspapers and web writers use this approach. News is written in order of importance. The most essential information is placed in the lead paragraph. The purpose of writing using this method is to give the reader the most important information first. …
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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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