Books for Boys
Perhaps, because so many elementary and middle school teachers are female, the books on our standard reading lists tend to …
Read MoreThe Rime of the Ancient Mariner – Sonnets
Teacher Writes; Students Pattern Ms. Nancy Himel, teacher from LA School District, and her class studiied “The Rime of the …
Read MoreTalking and Writing about LOVE
Vocabulary of Love Valentine’s Day Activity Refer to the most recent reading or topic you’ve studied with your class. Ask …
Read MoreCultural Considerations
Colors, Symbols and Numbers Many teachers today wish to remain open to the personal responses their students have to text …
Read MoreCOLORS, ARRANGEMENT AND STORIES
Critical Thinking in Colors and Shapes Colors and arrangements can be used evoke different moods, different personalities, and different feelings. …
Read MoreLiteracy History Project
Literacy History Teri Le Sage designed this project to accompany her students’ study of “A LONG WAY GONE: MEMOIRS OF …
Read MoreRandom Walk through a Book
Taking a Random Walk through the Book: An alternative way to introduce a new fiction on non-fiction reading *****Ask students …
Read MoreCustomize Your Rubrics
Six Traits © Rubrics – Customized Here are samples of the Six Traits © Rubrics for Writing that has …
Read MoreSummer Reading for Students and Teachers
This sounds like a “Duh”, but what is the purpose of having the students do the summer reading? How can …
Read MoreGenerating Thesis to Express Emotional Response
Writing – Generate Thesis Sometimes it is helpful for students to be released to express their emotional responses to literature. …
Read MoreMeet Anna
Books by Anna
