http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=2283&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Margieen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/57365.aspxThu, 26 Nov 2009 21:35:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57365maryharlinWhen studying Rikki Tikki Tavi and the elements of a short story, the reader needs to be aware of setting, theme, point of view, plot, characters, and conflict. This article contains brief but thorough examinations of each. Rikki Tikki Tavi and the elements of a short story are discussed below. Characters: The Characters of Rikki Tikki Tavi: Rikki ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/19616.aspxSun, 14 Dec 2008 02:37:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19616maryharlinGroup work is common in today’s classrooms. Learn classroom management techniques to keep students busy and on-task while they are working together. Classroom Management Techniques During Group Work For group work to be successful, the entire class has to be well behaved and on-task. Grouping does not work if students look at it as time to sp...http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/42809.aspxTue, 21 Jul 2009 20:47:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42809maryharlinRead 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. Discussion Questions What is the significance of the red fern in the novel? The legend of the red fern says that wherever a red fern grows is a sacred pl...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/26164.aspxSun, 15 Feb 2009 18:01:41 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26164maryharlinA 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. How To Complete a Character Acrostic Poem Most English teachers are continuously looking ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/25815.aspxTue, 10 Feb 2009 21:15:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25815maryharlinStudents can improve their writing tremendously by using specific words in sentences. Read more to find ways to teach this skill. Tips For Teaching Student: Using Specific Words in Sentences If you want your students to improve their writing skills, then it is imperative to teach them to use precise language. Using vague language weakens writin...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/20759.aspxTue, 23 Dec 2008 21:43:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:20759maryharlinWhen 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. Ways Teachers Can Help Troubled Kids Our world right now is quite troubled. The economic outlook is ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/17902.aspxMon, 01 Dec 2008 21:07:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17902maryharlinEnglish 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. Using a Journal When it comes to teaching novels, many teachers no longer use the old stand-by of assigning a novel, having students read it by ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/homework-tips/articles/42505.aspxSat, 18 Jul 2009 18:31:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:42505maryharlinThis 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. Character Descriptions Where the Red Fern Grows centers on the main charact...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/57249.aspxWed, 25 Nov 2009 20:31:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:57249maryharlinThese 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. Not only is Rikki Tikki Tavi an engaging story that most kids find appealing, it is also a good story for teaching across the curriculum. The suggestions below will not only build s...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/56445.aspxWed, 18 Nov 2009 21:18:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56445maryharlinRikki Tikki Tavi is the perfect short story for teaching conflict. Read more for lesson plan ideas. Teach Conflict with Rikki Tikki Tavi What To Do Start by discussing the types of conflict. In my classes, we talk about internal and external conflict. Internal Conflict : Conflict that is internalized. (I would probably go a step beyond and explain ...