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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...
Introduction Activity to Teach Things Fall Apart
Here are some lesson initiating activities to help prepare your students to read this important contribution to world literature. more...
Introduction Activities to Teach The Outsiders
This classic tale of teenage loneliness and isolation resonates with both middle and high school students. Here are some ideas to introduce its themes. more...
How to Plan to Read a Shakespearean Play
When first reading Shakespeare, students often feel disoriented. Teachers can alleviate this by first introducing the language, culture and plot of Elizabethan England more...
Teach Julius Caesar Character Analysis Essay
One way to enhance student understanding of Shakespeare's play, The Tragedy of Julius Caesar, is to assign a character analysis essay early in the play. more...
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Cleaning the Montessori Classroom
By: Andrea Coventry
One of the fundamental areas in the Montessori Practical Life curriculum is care of the environment. Children learn how to maintain and care for their own classroom. more...
Alphabetizing Activities for Older Children
By: Andrea Coventry
Children often need to keep practicing their alphabetizing skills for several years. Take it beyond pencil and paper with manipulative and real life activities. more...
Fourth of July Science Project
By: Kathy Foust
Children learn best when they are haivng fun as they learn. This density science project combines science with the Fourth of July to do just that! more...
Fourth of July Art for Preschool
By: Erica Loop
Prepare for July 4th with this fun preschool art activity. Get out the paints and let the children create their own imaginative art firework display! more...
Teach with the Hoot Book and Movie
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Krista Sadlers
Use print and technology based on Carl Hiaasen's Hoot to teach middle school students how to compare and contrast, complete authentic writing, and debate right and wrong. more...
Teach with the Curious George Book and Movie
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Krista Sadlers
Teachers can use the Curious George series by H.A. and Margaret Rey for language arts lessons that focus on author studies and comprehension skills. more...
English Lesson Plan – Dictionary Skills Exercise
By: James Parsons
Sick of watching students leaf through the dictionary, page after page, seeking a word? These exercises teach the structure and speedy accessing of the dictionary. more...
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