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Show, Don't Tell: Details to Make Writing Come Alive
After each of three viewings of a 45-second video, aspiring writers employ vivid adjectives and precise, strong verbs to "show, don't tell." First they compose a single sentence, then three, and finally a five-sentence paragraph. Repeat...
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Grammar Practice: Lie vs. Lay
Are your pupils caught in the lie/lay confusion? Give them extra practice with a learning exercise that defines the difference in meaning, conjugates the words, and gives examples of how the two verbs are used. Learners then practice...
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VS.7a
Seventh graders explore, analyze and identify the events and differences between northern and southern states that divided Virginians and led to secession, war and the creation on West Virginia. They discuss the conflicts that developed...
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Expression, Expression, Expression
Students read orally with expression in this lesson. They read sentences stressing different emotions with appropriate expression. The teacher models expressive vs. non-expressive reading, and they practice with a partner. Their...
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Far and Near
Students, after listening to A Country Far Away, by Nigel Gray, draw a picture and write a sentence showing how his or her life is similar to that of children in Africa.
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Guided Reading with Hello Flower
Students are introduced to the book and vocabulary through a group discussion. They view the book cover and predict what they expect the story to be about. Students read the book orally with the class. After a discussion, they whisper...
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Of Mice and Men: Chapter 3 Reading and Study Guide
Boost comprehension with an excellent reading guide for chapter 3 Of Mice and Men. Learners define four vocabulary words, note one allusion, define five literary terms, and respond to 31 short answer questions regarding the Steinbeck...
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Guidance for Creating Writing Lessons for Dyslexic Students
How do you help a child with dyslexia succeed as a writer? Here is a resource for those who need guidance in creating writing lessons for their students with dyslexia. It discusses research-based strategies that can be used and...
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Reading and Study Guide: Of Mice and Men Chapter 3
In this reading study guide, students define vocabulary words and literary terms found in chapter 3 of the novel Of Mice and Men. Students also answer comprehension questions based on the reading.
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Reasons for English Colonization
Students explain the reason for English colonization. They review the reasons for the colonization and settlement in Virginia and trace the route from England to Virginia through the Chesapeake Bay to Jamestown on a map.