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Classroom Management Techniques During Group Work
Group work is common in today’s classrooms. Learn classroom management techniques to keep students busy and on-task while they are working together.

Published by Margie (4,181 pts ) on Nov 25, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles
Book Activities for Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
Read on for book activities for Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. You’ll find five discussion topics as well as questions that will encourage you to use higher order thinking skills.

Published by Margie (4,181 pts ) on Nov 25, 2009 to
Homework Tips & Study Guides Articles
English Lesson Plan: Teaching Character Traits
A lesson plan that gives teachers an alternative to the traditional book report. Teach character traits to students by requiring the use of textual evidence to support the acrostic poem. Improve reading comprehension and understanding of character development.

Published by Margie (4,181 pts ) on Nov 25, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles
Improve Writing by Using Specific Words In Sentences
Students can improve their writing tremendously by using specific words in sentences. Read more to find ways to teach this skill.

Published by Margie (4,181 pts ) on Nov 25, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles
How To Help Troubled Kids At School
When trouobled kids come to school, they can have a hard time concentrating on classwork. This can be challenging for teachers. The following article offers suggestions on what teachers can do if they sense their students are troubled or distracted.

Published by Margie (4,181 pts ) on Nov 25, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Creative Book Report Ideas: Journaling
English teachers are always looking for creative book report ideas. Why not try journaling? You will better understand students' comprehension and they will have a written record of the novel read.

Published by Margie (4,181 pts ) on Nov 25, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles
Characters in Where the Red Fern Grows
This article contains brief descriptions of several characters in Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. Following the descriptions are questions that will encourage readers to go beyond character descriptions and reflect upon how each character contributes to the novel.

Published by Margie (4,181 pts ) on Nov 25, 2009 to
Homework Tips & Study Guides Articles
Rikki Tikki Tavi Activities: Going Across the Curriculum
These Rikki Tikki Tavi activities will push your students beyond simply reading the story. They will build your students' knowledge in other subject areas, as well.

Published by Margie (4,181 pts ) on Nov 25, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles
Rikki Tikki Tavi Lesson Plan: Teaching Conflict
Rikki Tikki Tavi is the perfect short story for teaching conflict. Read more for lesson plan ideas.

Published by Margie (4,181 pts ) on Nov 18, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles
Tips For Parents: Questions About Standardized Testing Answered
If you are like most parents, you have questions about standardized testing. This article will provide ways parents can help their child succeed on standardized tests.

Published by Margie (4,181 pts ) on Nov 16, 2009 to
Homework Tips & Study Guides Articles

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