Organizing a Week of Speeches
Speaking and Listening in CCSS Consider the two sides of communication: the SPEAKER and the LISTENER as you continue to …
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How Do I Make It Better? ” Students sometimes wonder how they can make a well written early draft even …
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Poetry at GVSU Here link to lesson “Preparing to Teach Poetry” presented at GVSU March 10, 2015 and based on …
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Teacher Writes; Students Pattern Ms. Nancy Himel, teacher from LA School District, and her class studiied “The Rime of the …
Read MoreWomen’s History Month – Research and Poetry
In the United States, March is Women’s History Month. 2015 National Women’s History Month Theme and Honorees: Weaving the Stories …
Read MoreCredible Text???
What Questions Can Help One Decide? Students sometimes wonder what questions they should be asking about a text. Tell them …
Read MoreMartin Luther King, Jr. Day
Lots of websites offer lessons to celebrate and commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his contributions to our nation …
Read MoreSensitivity to Holidays
Writing About the Holidays The holiday season, for many, extends from November through February. Families will be celebrating Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, …
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Introducing New Units of Study We know that getting off to a good start makes all the difference in the …
Read MoreMeet Anna
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