The classroom needs more STEM-related stories that involve technologies used across the spectrum of engineering components. Here is a sample story for the classroom with the Common Core questions below it. Freebies are great! Oak Tree Radio Rescue 1 It wasn’t dark in the woods yet even if it was a little later than myContinue reading “STEM stories are needed”
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Reading log add-on
Students often keep reading log’s in the classroom and/or at home. Have students add one question and give them the question stem to use. For example, have students make a question about the character traits and give sample questions with homework to create their own. The main character in the book is _________. ___Character Name____Continue reading “Reading log add-on”
Music and ELA can be taught together
Music teachers can teach poetry in the classroom as easily as an ELA teacher. For example, “America the Beautiful” or “The Star Spangled Banner” were poems before set to music. Take a moment to have students locate rhyme or figurative language before setting the words to the beat. Let your ELA teacher know so theyContinue reading “Music and ELA can be taught together”
Classic Poetry for elementary grades.
Let’s go from the top. “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Coleridge. Does that scare you? Nah! Let me show you a section you can pull and teach to upper elementary they will love, be engaged, and be motivated to learn. Lines 71-119 focus on the section of the poem where the mariner shootsContinue reading “Classic Poetry for elementary grades.”
Can I use harder texts to teach younger grades?
Yes, you can. A few tips are needed to get it to be successful. Remember, use classic poems to reach DOK 2 and 3 for higher-order thinking skills. Try using an excerpt instead of a full text. When choosing an excerpt, be careful to cut out a section that has meaning, metaphorical connections, or themeContinue reading “Can I use harder texts to teach younger grades?”
Quotes help introduce paired texts, poetry, and even math.
If you are in need of a quote that fits the theme of a paired text to introduce your unit or lesson, let me know. I will guide you to know what to use and how to find your own for the next unit.
Common Core Objective Study. Need an opportune quote for the moment a character in the book messes up? Here’s one.
Common Core Objective Study. Need an opportune quote for the moment a character in the book messes up? Here’s one. “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt.” 0 Abraham Lincoln When a character from the book you are reading in class makes a mistake withContinue reading “Common Core Objective Study. Need an opportune quote for the moment a character in the book messes up? Here’s one.”
Bell Ringer Quotes to get students thinking
Take care of the minutes, and the hours take care of themselves. – Anon. There are many things that we would throw away, if we were not afraid that others might pick them up. – Oscar Wilde A liar is not believed even though he tell the truth. -Cicero Teaching point of view and perspectiveContinue reading “Bell Ringer Quotes to get students thinking”
Social Conscious Lessons for all from people from the past
“If once you forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizen, you can never regain their respect and esteem.” -Abraham Lincoln Paired-texts that center around characters doing the right thing even when it is hard to do, or without recognition, or to your own loss can be great lessons to learn. Examples: “The Count of MonteContinue reading “Social Conscious Lessons for all from people from the past”
Quotes for paired texts that include characters that have underrepresented honors
Quote: “It is better to deserve honours and not have them than to have them and not deserve them.” -Mark Twain Use Twain’s quote to help introduce the character that will do things for the good of people and not for personal gain or recognition. Paired Texts that work well with the quote examples: Themes:Continue reading “Quotes for paired texts that include characters that have underrepresented honors”
ELA On The Move 