http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/7104.aspxWed, 21 Oct 2009 20:43:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7104EPorterThis article is the third article in a series that will show how to use all the multiple intelligence in a literature unit. Each article will be dedicated to one of the multiple intelligence using a particular book as an example. The lesson can be adapted for any grade level, and for any book. Mathematical-logical Intelligence This article contains...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/7059.aspxWed, 21 Oct 2009 20:42:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7059EPorterThis article is the second article in a series that will show how to use all of the multiple intelligences in a literature unit. Each article is dedicated to one of the multiple intelligence using a particular book as an example. The lesson can be adapted for any grade level, and for any book. Intrapersonal Intelligence This article contains a less...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/7058.aspxWed, 21 Oct 2009 20:40:26 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7058EPorterThis article is the first article in a series that will show how to use all the multiple intelligences in a literature unit. Each article will be dedicated to one of the multiple intelligence using a particular book as an example. The lesson can be adapted for any grade level and any book selection. This article contains a lesson overview of how to...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/9733.aspxWed, 23 Sep 2009 18:54:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9733bcroninDuring this third part of a six part lesson on fairytales students will begin meeting in groups. Each group will have selected three favorite fairytales they wish to further explore. Students will read various versions of their selected fairytales. Book Report Project Ideas - Discovering Fairytales with a Twist: Procedures Begin class by review...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/10468.aspxWed, 23 Sep 2009 18:51:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10468bcroninThis is the final part of a six part lesson on fairytales. This creative book report lesson enables students to become active participants in the fairytales they've created. Students will perform skits or puppet shows. Students will make predictions about what their classmates skits will be like. Creative Book Report: Skit Rehearsal Begin c...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/9769.aspxWed, 23 Sep 2009 18:46:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9769bcroninThis is the fourth part of a six part series on fairytales. Students, in groups, will create their own version of a fairytale. Let Your Imagination Go: Creating a Fairytale/Folktale of Your Own Be sure to review the elements of folktales and fairytales before you begin the lesson. Groups should discuss the fairy tales read for the last assi...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/9664.aspxWed, 23 Sep 2009 18:45:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9664bcroninThis is the second part of a six part lesson plan on fairytales and folktales. During this lesson students learn that there are different versions of the same stories. Students read various versions of classic fairytales. Dive In to Fairytales and Folktales Review the common elements of fairytales from the last lesson. Discuss setting, characters (...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/3412.aspxFri, 18 Sep 2009 06:11:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3412NoreenThe way we read has changed during the last few decades. This article briefly discusses this phenomenon and provides an online reading lesson plan geared towards finding needed information on a website. This lesson is for fourth to sixth graders. Reading has changed. The “printed word” is becoming a misnomer as our reading material comes in many fo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/12130.aspxSat, 29 Aug 2009 20:47:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12130lenzihartLooking for a definitive way to help your male readers find books that they enjoy? The website Guys Read does the leg work for you, and offers insight in boys and their reading selections. Guys Read Guys Read While trolling through the internet, I came across a reading initiative website called Guys Read at www.guysread.com . Jon Scieszka creat...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/2770.aspxSat, 29 Aug 2009 20:26:50 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:2770bcroninDid you know that each year after grade 2 kids slow down significantly in the amount of time they spend reading? Research shows that reading fluency is directly correlated to success in life. As teachers it's our job to not only teach kids to read but to make reading fun for them! With a little planning and some creativity you can do th...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/15729.aspxSat, 29 Aug 2009 18:15:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15729lenzihartTwilight by Stephenie Meyer is one of the most popular young adult series since Harry Potter. Capitalize on the excitement behind this novel (and soon to be box office titan) and use it to ignite passion and excitement for reading in your classroom. Twilight Fan = Twilight Teacher Okay, I will admit it....I'm a Twilight fanatic! An 8th ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/3165.aspxSat, 29 Aug 2009 17:27:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3165tstylesThe reading process involves fluency and comprehension, the latter which usually is sacrificed in focusing too much on the skills aspects of reading. Parents can help their children make sense of what they read using a handful of strategies. In my years as an elementary teacher I’ve hosted a large number of parent conferences, and there have been m...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/3154.aspxThu, 06 Aug 2009 15:13:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3154AliciaReading is a skill that children of all grade levels need to work on. Just because school stops for 2 1/2 months in the summer doesn't mean your child should stop reading. Even reading just one book per week can keep your child sharp and ready for the next school year. Starting a Summer Reading Program Teachers should provide their students...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/reviews/8684.aspxThu, 23 Jul 2009 16:24:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8684AliciaReading Detective is an excellent resource for homeschooling parents that want to encourage their children to read. This book is written for grades 3-4, but is available in other grades as well. Reading Detective has been an excellent addition to my homeschool curriculum. I bought it because my daughter was having trouble recollecting what she read...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/10469.aspxFri, 10 Jul 2009 17:26:07 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10469bcroninThis is the fifth part of a six part lesson plan on fairytales. Students will now create a skit or puppet show based on the new version of a fairytale that they've created. Students have learned common story elements for fairytales, read various versions of classic fairytales and created their own Story Finalizing and Skit Planning Begin class ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/9667.aspxFri, 10 Jul 2009 17:25:23 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9667bcroninThis is a six part lesson plan in which students will explore the wonderful world of fairytales, folktales and legends. Students will learn the basic elements found in these classic tales. Students will use their imagination to create their own version of a classic tale and a corresponding skit. Overview Folktales, Fairytales and Legends: Exploring...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/7179.aspxSun, 05 Jul 2009 23:36:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:7179AmandakshannonProblems with speech, such as mispronunciation or stuttering, can be embarrassing or frustrating for a child. Check out these books for some helpful rhyming and fun! Images Speech Therapy Through Reading The inability to properly pronounce a word, letter or speak a proper sentence can be devastating to a child. According to Jo Carlon, Author &a...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/40236.aspxMon, 29 Jun 2009 13:52:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:40236DClarkeReading begins with the concept of learning to put letters into words and words into sentences. Once achieved, how do we help the reader gain a greater understanding of the authors intent? This article offers ideas and tips to geared toward achieving this goal. More than just words... To coin an age old expression, "Sometimes a rose is jus...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/reviews/6937.aspxMon, 15 Jun 2009 02:48:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:6937tstylesContinuing a book review series, discover what Goonie Bird Greene is all about I love to have the chance to review my favorite books , as well as my not so favorite, for potential readers because it may help save a teacher time. I always hate getting through half a book only to come to the realization that it isn't very good or is not holding the a...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/4960.aspxMon, 15 Jun 2009 00:50:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4960tstylesA great book by Harvey Daniels entitled Literature Circles: Voice and Choice in Book Clubs and Reading Groups puts forth and alternative plan for teaching reading in the elementary classroom. Curriculum companies make huge money selling their basal readers, which are what some refer to as "one size fits all" curriculums. Save your mon...