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Looking for a complete set of mythology lesson plans? Try this free set to round out your current unit. As kids read The Lightning Thief, they learn about characters, point of…

Teaching The Lightning Thief – Percy Jackson and the Olympians

March 21, 2021

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The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan motivates kids to read. What’s more? You can teach mythology, summarizing, inferences, and vocabulary. Check it out! (more…)

Teaching Mythology Writing Activities – Argumentative Essays for Kids

March 14, 2021

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What are some fun mythology writing activities? Surprisingly, argumentative texts fit perfectly. Just ask kids to argue which god should be invited to dinner. Or persuade others to vote for…

Teaching Mythology Characters: Gods, Goddesses, Heroes & Creatures

March 7, 2021

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Characters from Greek mythology are so much fun to teach. After all, kids love the larger-than-life personalities. Try this easy project. First, assign one god, goddess, hero, or creature to…

Teaching Figurative Language – Similes, Metaphors, Onomatopoeia

February 28, 2021

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How do you teach figurative language? It’s easy! First, use clear definitions and examples. Second, add a little practice. Soon your students will be ready to apply what they know.…

Biography Lesson Plans for Upper Elementary Genre Study

February 21, 2021

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Three weeks of biography lesson plans help you plan your genre study. Kids read biographies. Then they respond with graphic organizers, templates, and crafts. For the grand finale, students participate…

Wax Museum Project Ideas for Upper Elementary Kids

February 14, 2021

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Host a wax museum in your classroom! First, pinpoint a group of people. Second, set guidelines. Third, ask kids to research and select 10 memorable events. From their timelines, students…

Scaffolding Argumentative Writing: One- to Five-Paragraph Essays

January 17, 2021

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Argumentative writing in third, fourth, and fifth grades moves from one to five – or even six – paragraphs. Teaching specific structures and strategies scaffolds with ease. (more…)

Teaching the Five-Paragraph Essay with an Example

January 10, 2021

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