Book Report Options

Book Report - Compare/Contrast It is helpful to offer students options for responding to self-selected books.  I usually choose options that give students an opportunity to use skills we're learning during the same marking period the book report is due.  Usually quarter one lessons in middle school English classes  includes review and expansion…

Writing a Narrative Poem

Poetry - Writing Narratives Narrative poems can be about one's personal experiences or observations and can also be about something one has read.  This assignment is one I designed to have students practice writing poetry as they reported on a self-selected book they read during the third quarter one school…

Media Literacy – Looking at Ads

Media Literacy Looking for ways to incorporate media literacy in your English Language Arts instruction?  Take a look at lessons plans based on NY Times articles.   On the Market: Thinking Critically About AdvertisingOverview | How are food and beverage marketers blurring the line between advertising and entertainment to engage young…
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