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LEP and ESOL Strategies in the Mainstream Class
Mainstream teachers can help all students succeed by incorporating ESOL strategies into their daily lesson plans. Here are some suggestions to ensure all students learn. more...
First Day of School Introduction Activities
Self-reflection is a wonderful way to help students dig deeper and reveal more about themselves to their classmates. These questions will stimulate class conversation. more...
Classroom Management Tips for New School Year
What are some tips to help teachers develop strong classroom management strategies this fall? Here are some teacher suggestions to keep in mind this school year. more...
Preparing Materials for the New School Year
Finding efficient ways to distribute and organize lesson materials, worksheets and handouts can be a challenge. Here's a simple solution for savvy teachers. more...
Plan Group Discussion about a Novel
Group discussion often devolves into a teacher-led question and answer session with three students while the rest tune out. How can you encourage active participation? more...
Character Analysis Topics for Things Fall Apart
High school teachers often struggle to motivate students to write analytical essays, but there is a simple way to combat their literary ennui: give them choices. more...
Literary Elements in Achebe's Things Fall Apart
Teaching the application of literary elements is an effective way to help high school students learn how to analyze literature. Here are examples from Things Fall Apart. more...
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By: Dianna Griffis
Creating weekly spelling activities is an easy task when fun activities are offered. Spelling words become second nature and skills improve dramatically. more...
Games to Teach Grammar to Junior High Students
By: Neshali Weera
Kinesthetic learners are abundant in the classroom. Accordingly, active lessons/activities should be present to foster students' growth in the Language Arts classroom. more...
Social Studies Cultural Unit Lesson Plan
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Karen Plumley
As part of an exciting social studies curriculum, have students learn about different cultures by arranging a lesson plan that includes a cultural feast. more...
The Best International Holiday Unit
By: Kelley Huston
Students know all about the winter holiday that their family participates in. This unit plan will get them thinking about other winter holidays. more...
Advertising Activities for Kids
By: Debbie DeSpirt
Students are bombarded with media images and messages everyday. Engage them in advertising activities to develop their media literacy skills. more...
Classroom Suggestions for Veteran's Day
By: Joe Nowak
Other than an occasional mention on the news about the President laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, students may lack information about this holiday. more...
Lesson Extensions for the Paper Lantern Activity
Creative folding activities such as the paper lantern exercise can lead the Montessori preschooler to cultural experiences of New Year celebrations across the globe. more...
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