Four Mini Lessons on Fact vs. Opinion for Middle or High School Students
Mini lessons on facts and opinions can be fun as well as informative. Using critical literacy, provide students with a hands-on lesson in which they …
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English Lesson Plans for Middle School
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A Christmas Carol: Seasonal Middle School Activities Using Dickens' Novel
Charles Dickens’ memorable classic comes to life in your classroom with these fun ideas. Help students understand the author, the time period, and the …
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Free Lesson Plans for A Soldier's Heart: Write a Character Sketch
Paulsen’s novel, A Soldier’s Heart, is set during the Civil War. Students can show the main character’s development in a character …
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How to Write an Effective Career Essay: Lesson Plan for High School Students
Students who are in middle school or high school can learn how to explore future professions by writing a career essay. A student may have the …
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Three Classroom Activities for "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry": Dramatic Monologue, Novel in a Bag, and Dealing with Ethics
Searching for activities for Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry? Consult this list of activities for your class. Allow students to express their opinions …
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"Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls: Pre-Reading Strategies and an Activity
Summer of the Monkeys by prolific writer Wilson Rawls illustrates the themes of never giving up and the power of sacrifice as some of its main themes …
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Five Language Arts Games for Middle School Students
Add more zest to teaching language arts topics! Here are some language games students in Middle School will enjoy. They can be used as springboard …
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham: Test Questions for Review
If you’re preparing your students for a test on the novel, try asking these questions for review and discussion. With three levels of questioning, …
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My Brother Sam Is Dead Vocabulary List
Preview this vocabulary list with your students to ensure they understand what they’re reading while they’re reading the novel. Definitions and …
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Ideas for The Midwife's Apprentice Lessons
Stumped as to how your literature unit on The Midwife’s Apprentice should start? Here are some fun and meaningful unit starter activities for …
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