Teaching Aesop's Fables is the perfect way to introduce your students to theme. That's because these stories are high interest while also being accessible. The characters in the stories face … [Read more...] about Teaching Theme with Aesop’s Fables
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Increasing student stamina for improved reading and writing
Increasing student stamina is one of the ways we can help students reach their true potential. More and more, teachers are saying that students lack stamina. What they mean is that students can't … [Read more...] about Increasing student stamina for improved reading and writing
Teaching Text Structure: 3 Ways to Make it Fun
Teaching text structure isn't always easy. Students must have strong reading comprehension skills to be able to identify the six main types of informational texts. They need to be aware of common … [Read more...] about Teaching Text Structure: 3 Ways to Make it Fun
The Key to Motivating Kids to Write
It can be really hard to motivate kids to write. When students are reluctant to begin writing, I have found that the best way to motivate them is to provide choice. The components of … [Read more...] about The Key to Motivating Kids to Write
Making Dystopian Literature Relevant
Dystopian literature is a staple in most ELA classrooms. Here are some ideas for teaching it and making it more relevant: Watch National Geographic's documentary about North Korea on YouTube and … [Read more...] about Making Dystopian Literature Relevant
