"Love That Dog": Middle School Lesson - Creating an Interest in Poetry
Before read you “Love That Dog” with your students, browse through this lesson. You’ll find ideas and activities to get your students …
Continue ReadingBefore read you “Love That Dog” with your students, browse through this lesson. You’ll find ideas and activities to get your students …
Continue ReadingHas your class finished reading the novel “Holes”? Then it is time to discuss and review. These four ideas will guide you through …
Continue ReadingThis mystery unit lesson plan will introduce your students to the mystery story genre. This is an exciting unit that encourages reluctant readers and …
Continue ReadingAre your students having problems with learning multiple meaning words (homographs)? If so, trying using this poem to help them grasp how two words …
Continue ReadingStudying setting helps students to further study a story and can aid in comprehension. This activity gives readers a chance to take a thorough look at …
Continue ReadingWhen a fantasy novel has characters that are not human or a setting that is not on the Earth’s surface, use this activity to help students to …
Continue ReadingIn this expository writing lesson plan for high school English, students will read about the US Secretary of Education and then write letters to him. …
Continue ReadingThe ‘Granny’ series of books is ideal for using as first chapter books with early elementary students. There are many linked lesson plans …
Continue ReadingIt’s not everyone who can claim a movie star for a granny! This hilarious tale in the Granny series by Jan Dallimore links easily with media …
Continue ReadingConducting a research interview for class can be difficult and confusing if certain steps are not followed. There are seven easy that make the process …
Continue ReadingWant to silence a class instantly, have eyes glaze over, and stomachs flip in dread? Say the words book report.
Continue ReadingElsewhere is an intriguing read that delves into the heavy topics of death and relationships. Although the setting is calm and serene, the hit-and-run …
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