Elaboration Strengthens Persuasive Writing
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Elaboration can really strengthen persuasive writing. Let’s take a look at three ways to teach it. As an easy first step, ask kids to add examples. When they get the…
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Word choice improves persuasive writing! When kids use specialized vocabulary, their writing becomes more credible. How can your students ramp up their persuasive power? Ask them to develop specialized word…
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Persuasive writing structure is strong and straightforward. Begin with an opinion. Add three strong, supportive reasons. End with a call to action. When third grade, fourth grade, and fifth grade…
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Using a Story Arc to Summarize and Find Theme
Using a story arc helps kids understand story elements. That makes it great for summarizing and finding a theme. Furthermore, it establishes a reading-writing connection. Once kids make sense of the arc…
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Reading Mysteries? Unlock Kids’ Critical Thinking Skills Now!
Reading mysteries really boosts comprehension. Why? Kids must read closely and make inferences. Critical thinking soars! Try this scaffolded approach. Get ready with simple inference activities. Next, get set with short stories. Finally,…
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3 Mystery Writing Activities That Your Kids Will Love
Looking for mystery writing activities for kids? They’ll love writing full-length mapped mysteries. But if you want something a little different – or are running short on time – try…
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Fun Mystery Activities – Get Kids to Think Like Detectives!
Mystery activities for kids = fun! Let them think like detectives. They’ll love cracking codes, experimenting with invisible ink, fingerprinting, making observations, and more! At home or in the classroom,…
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How to Choose the Best Mystery Novels for Fourth Graders
Wondering how to choose the best mystery novels for fourth graders? When making the choice for your class, look for books with clear clues, suspects, red herrings – and, of…
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Martin Luther King Resources – ELA Activities You’ll Love
Martin Luther King resources are here! Engage your fourth, fifth, or sixth grade students with text, activities, video, audio, and crafts. (more…)
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Teaching Possessive Nouns in Three Days Is Easy
Teaching possessive nouns can be a train wreck. But have no fear! Your third, fourth, and fifth grade students can learn this tricky skill in just three days. (more…)
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