Writing is one of the most important subjects to teach, but often one of the most overwhelming. When it comes…
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10 Fall Activities for 2nd Grade
Pumpkin patches. Scarecrows. Jack-o-lanterns. In addition to the cozy autumn feels in general, I’ve always loved all the fun fall…
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Holidays Around the World Activities for Close Reading and Opinion Writing
When you combine my favorite hobby and favorite holiday together (travel and Christmas), you get one of my favorite winter…
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Teaching Self Editing in Writing Using a Student Spelling Dictionary
If you’ve ever been asked: “How do you spell ________?” then a student spelling dictionary is likely to be a…
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Teaching the Writing Process with a Fun and Motivating Baseball Theme
Truth be told, many classes will have a few reluctant writers. Just getting them motivated to produce work on the…
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Turkey Disguises: Thanksgiving Opinion Writing & Craft
I love the winter holidays as much as the next person, but I do feel that Thanksgiving can get a…
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