October Celebrations
More than HALLOWEEN Learning about and celebrating the cultures of others is a wonderful reason to write. And, October is a great time to start. For many, October is a…
Non-Fiction Picture Books for ELA Classes
Picture Books and Common Core A significant component of the many state standards is the reading non-fiction informational texts across the curriculum. Here are ideas to get you started incorporating non-fiction…
Ready for New School Year?
New School Year - Are you ready? “I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot…
AUTHOR PROJECT: Reading and Research
Writing about Literary Favorites After introducing students to the Nine Yardsticks of Value, a good way to determine how well they understand the concepts and can apply them to an…