English Language Arts

Teaching Folktales with Literature Activities for Kids

June 8, 2020

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Teaching folktales to fourth graders is educational and fun. Start with an introduction to genres of folklore. Then review elements of literature. Finally, show kids how to compare, contrast, and…

Teaching Point of View with Literature Activities for Kids

May 31, 2020

Brenda Kovich

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Teaching point of view to fourth graders? Try this effective learning cycle. First, teach kids about first, second, and third person. Next, read short snippets from popular children’s books and…

Teaching Daily Language in Ten Minutes a Day

May 24, 2020

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English Language Arts, Plan

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Teaching daily language powerfully spirals students to mastery. With a careful plan, they can learn parts of speech, capitalization, and punctuation. Begin with simple concepts. Then build slowly. This allows…

3 Ways to Empower Girls in the Classroom

February 13, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Dive In, English Language Arts

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How can you empower girls in the classroom? One: Give them role models from past and present times. Two: Let them explore careers. Three: Give them the skills they need…

5 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Mystery Genre Studies to Elementary Students

January 29, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Plan

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Enjoy teaching mystery genre studies to your third, fourth, and fifth grade students. Start with great stories. Add fun activities and games. Mix in some writing and maybe a novel.…

Enjoy Teaching Black History Month with Innovative Projects for Kids

January 21, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Plan

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What are some innovative projects for teaching Black History Month? This year, try something new. Your kids will love constructing pop-up books – and reading biographies. Or, if you’re a…

How to Teach Text Structures – Fourth Grade Informational Text

January 8, 2020

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts, Learn, Plan

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Wondering how to teach text structures? First, ask students to read and write basic nonfiction paragraphs. Then introduce five text structures with sample paragraphs and graphic organizers. Don’t forget to…

How to Get Meaningful Writing Samples on the First Day of School

August 7, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts

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Writing samples can be boring. But you can get something meaningful on the first day of school. Just ask kids to write letters to you. They’ll open up about their…

4 Fabulous First Week of School ELA Activities

July 25, 2019

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Plan, Simplify

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ELA activities for the first week of school need to be a perfect fit. Try these ready-made plans for the best back-to-school ever! Your fourth grade students will love them.…

Have a Ball with Your Cinderella Unit

July 18, 2019

Brenda Kovich

Engage, English Language Arts

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Expand your Cinderella unit! Something magical will happen. First, read and compare Cinderella stories from around the world. Second, sprinkle in some parody. Don’t forget to hit your ELA standards.…

English Language Arts

Teaching Folktales with Literature Activities for Kids

Teaching Point of View with Literature Activities for Kids

Teaching Daily Language in Ten Minutes a Day

3 Ways to Empower Girls in the Classroom

5 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Mystery Genre Studies to Elementary Students

Enjoy Teaching Black History Month with Innovative Projects for Kids

How to Teach Text Structures – Fourth Grade Informational Text

How to Get Meaningful Writing Samples on the First Day of School

4 Fabulous First Week of School ELA Activities

Have a Ball with Your Cinderella Unit

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