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Poetry Lesson Plan: Understanding Central Purpose in Mixed-Message Poetry

Use this free poetry lesson plan to enhance the instruction in your high school English classroom. Using song lyrics and the text of a poem, students will explore the idea of a central purpose in poetry and how that purpose can change mid-poem.

Published by jessecreations (2,623 pts

) on Oct 20, 2009 to
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All It Takes is ONE Good Book: Review of Twilight The Novel by Stephenie Meyer

Twilight 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.

Published by Lenzi Hart (1,990 pts

) on Aug 29, 2009 to
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Lesson Plan: The Outsiders Relay Challenge Part II

This article explores the relay challenges you will pose to your teams of Greasers and Socs.

Published by Lenzi Hart (1,990 pts

) on Jun 18, 2009 to
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Lesson Plan: Identifying Themes in Children's Literature

This is a lesson plan for teaching children how to identify themes in literature.

Published by Michelle McFarland-McDaniels (661 pts

) on May 4, 2009 to
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Lesson Plan: The Four-Square Method of Vocabulary Instruction

Teaching vocabulary from the novels we read is very important, but oftentimes teachers stick to one mode of vocabulary instruction - looking up the word in the dictionary. This article will explore easy but effective ways to teach a novel's vocabulary.

Published by Lenzi Hart (1,990 pts

) on Apr 30, 2009 to
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Ways to Use Music and Songs in an English Classroom

Adding music to an English lesson stimulates student’s minds and grabs their attention. Students connect to the lesson through one of their interests. Engaging students in this manner increases their understanding and mastery of the topic.

Published by ericagreen (864 pts

) on Apr 27, 2009 to
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Homographs

What's a frank frank? A hot dog who gives his honest opinion. A lesson plan for homographs

Published by Susan (2,808 pts

) on Apr 17, 2009 to
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17 Ways to Avoid Book Reports

Want to silence a class instantly, have eyes glaze over, and stomachs flip in dread? Say the words book report.

Published by Susan (2,808 pts

) on Apr 13, 2009 to
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How to Create an Outline for an Essay

The difference between a good essay and a great essay is the use of an outline. Creating an outline for an essay vastly improves the quality and flow of an essay. Learn how to make an introduction, body and conclusion of an essay and how to use supporting details.

Published by AlyssaAst (11,881 pts

) on Mar 26, 2009 to
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Is Hamlet Insane?

Something is rotten in the state of Denmark! But is it truly rotten, or is it all in the Dark Prince's head?

Published by B. Taylor (4,122 pts

) on Feb 28, 2009 to
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