Cognitively Guided Instruction for Math Story Problems Using CGI Math
Many students struggle with word problems. Use the theory of Cognitively Guided Instruction (CGI) to help your students grasp these types of math …
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Teaching Middle School: Grades 6-8
Showing guides and explainers filed under Teaching Middle School: Grades 6-8.
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Edward's Eyes Book Summary
This heartfelt book by the author of Sarah Plain and Tall is a good story for a classroom read aloud or for book group studies. Here we discuss the …
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Effective Vocabulary Instruction: Etymology, Analyzing Word Parts, Using Context Clues, Using Language Structure Clues, Using Word Maps
Building vocabulary takes more than jotting down a list of words, copying the definitions, and throwing the paper in the garbage can after failing a …
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Creative Writing Lesson Plan Middle School - Scary Stories
This creative writing lesson plan for Middle School will focus on scary stories. Try to keep them focused on setting, good plot twists, suspense and …
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Newspaper Scavenger Hunt for Middle School Students: Journalism Lesson Plan
Teachers of middle school students can teach journalism basics by completing a newspaper scavenger hunt. Students learn by looking at model stories …
Continue ReadingParent Teacher Communication Ideas: Music Performance Contracts and Parent Letters for Beginning Chorus
If you are planning on starting an elementary chorus or any ensemble for that matter, parent teacher communication is the key to success. By using …
Continue ReadingTeacher Tips for Creating an Oral History of Your Classroom
Creating a classroom oral history is a fun way to record the thoughts, ideas and stories of your students. As years pass, it will provide a priceless …
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Teaching News Writing for Middle School: A Journalism Lesson Plan
Have your students write their own news story by following nine steps to choosing a topic, completing an interview and writing a draft of a story. A …
Continue ReadingCredit Card Lesson Plan Ideas to Teach Students About Credit
Credit is sometimes seen as the easy option for dealing with debt. But it can be a trap, especially for young people who are often unlikely to have …
Continue ReadingLesson Plan on Saving Money vs. Going into Debt
Saving money means we can plan for the future and set goals about what we would like to buy in the longer term. Teach young people the value of saving …
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