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Great Lakes Activities for Kids

July 17, 2016

Looking for Great Lakes activities for kids? Take an interdisciplinary approach. Your students will love learning about Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. Better yet,…

Teach kids how to write a paragraph with the hamburger analogy and an example.

Crafting Better Paragraphs with the Hamburger Analogy

June 26, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Informative Writing, Writing

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With the hamburger paragraph analogies, kids can write better informational text. First, gather three or four closely related details. This is the meat of the sandwich. Second, slip the “meat”…

How to Teach Elements of Prose, Drama, and Poetry

June 18, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry Drama Prose

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Teaching prose, drama, and poetry is quick and easy. Kids have seen these forms of literature before. They just need a little vocabulary, structure, and practice. (more…)

Proven Strategies for Teaching Character Traits and Types

June 12, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Literature

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Teaching character traits and types? Make it fun with classic literature and engaging graphic organizers. Then your students will love discussing the good, the bad, and the ugly about each…

Enjoy Teaching Theme with Fascinating Fables and Morals

June 5, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Literature

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Try teaching theme with fables. These short stories feature clear elements and teach lessons. Therefore, your students will easily discover a message, lesson, or moral. (more…)

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Teaching Summarizing – Story Element Examples

May 29, 2016

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Literature

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Teaching summarizing? Use story element examples! When you model this process, your students will experience success. (more…)

Teaching Students to Answer Questions

May 22, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Answering Questions, English Language Arts, Literature

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A simple process can help you enjoy teaching students to answer questions. Yes, it can be challenging. But your students can do it, and with success comes pride. Let’s take…

Teaching Measurement for Fourth Grade with Activities They’ll Love

May 14, 2016

Brenda Kovich

Math, Measurement

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Let’s look at some ideas for teaching measurement in fourth grade. First, provide concrete experiences. Second, let kids estimate. Third, measure. Finally, provide supported activities for converting units. (more…)

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Great Lakes Activities for Kids

Crafting Better Paragraphs with the Hamburger Analogy

How to Teach Elements of Prose, Drama, and Poetry

Proven Strategies for Teaching Character Traits and Types

Enjoy Teaching Theme with Fascinating Fables and Morals

Teaching Summarizing – Story Element Examples

Teaching Students to Answer Questions

Teaching Measurement for Fourth Grade with Activities They’ll Love

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