Looking for grammar activities that won’t cost you any money? Seriously. You can create these activities with your trash. A grammar hunt is simply when you search for a grammar…
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Writing Graphic Organizers for Secondary Students
Writing graphic organizers are lifesavers with my students. Some students sit and write a paper. Other students need a bit of guidance. Another part of the class will enjoy writing…
Short Story Unit Plan with Student Choice
I never teach the same short story unit twice. I begin standard English classes with short stories which allows me to encourage student choice and assess student needs. Read on…
Teaching Nonfiction in an Organized Way
Teaching nonfiction? I almost titled this, “how to teach nonfiction without putting your students to sleep or confusing them.” This is a look into my nonfiction lessons. I teach nonfiction…
Setting Activities for Any Novel
Looking for setting activities, a way to discuss or study the setting of a story during literary analysis? The setting of a novel or short story is important, but sometimes…
Teaching the Literary Term Theme
Teaching the literary term theme? Read on for some teaching ideas to implement with any novel or short story. My children are watching Disney’s “Frozen” as often as I will…