More informal research! Pioneer Life Part I
One thing that I have done more and more of over the last few years is to infuse more “informal
Introduction to Poetry Lessons
Interested in hearing about some of my introduction to poetry lessons? Poetry doesn’t have to be scary or intimidating at
Improving our sentences…task card style!
One thing that continues to challenge me as a writing teacher is helping my students push themselves outside of their
Happiness is “Chillin’ with a good book”!
I have done this project every year for quite some time, and I have to say–I don’t know who loves
Refocusing on Reading Behaviors
When I start the school year, one of the first things I tackle with my students is “reading behaviors”–how we
How to introduce opinion writing
As we begin our unit on opinion writing, I wanted my students to realize that there are many different types
Teaching Dialogue
Now that our realistic fiction story planning is complete and we are ready to start drafting, I wanted to make
“Me as a Reader”…a reading goal project
Every year I love to help my students really reflect on themselves as readers–and I strive to help them understand
Teaching Adages: Using Task Cards to Engage Students
Is teaching adages a part of your curriculum? Read on! One topic that is in our reading standards involves helping
“Informal Research”: What I learned about my students…
One thing that has happened over the last few years is an increased focus on reading a balance of informational
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