Articles related to "Language Arts"
"Finish It Off" is a Great Starting Point!
The hardest part of trying to write a poem, for kids and adults, is usually the "getting started". Staring at a blank piece of paper or computer screen can be very frustrating. But there is help on the web...
kids • poetry • activites • exercises • language arts
The hardest part of trying to write a poem, for kids and adults, is usually the "getting started". Staring at a blank piece of paper or computer screen can be very frustrating. But there is help on the web...
kids • poetry • activites • exercises • language arts
Dear Children of the Earth - A Language Arts and Social Awareness Activity
"Dear Children of the Earth" is a wonderful picture book written and illustrated by Schim Schimmel. It contains a letter from the Earth to children. This activity is based on reading this book, brainstorming environmental preservation activities and then writing letters to our elected officials about the students' ideas.
computers • activities • children • students • education
"Dear Children of the Earth" is a wonderful picture book written and illustrated by Schim Schimmel. It contains a letter from the Earth to children. This activity is based on reading this book, brainstorming environmental preservation activities and then writing letters to our elected officials about the students' ideas.
computers • activities • children • students • education
For the Birds!
Birdwatching is a great hobby for kids. Find out all about it in this article.
bird watching • birds • reading • language arts • science
Birdwatching is a great hobby for kids. Find out all about it in this article.
bird watching • birds • reading • language arts • science
Language Arts Crafts Index
An ongoing index of crafts, printables and projects relating to Language Arts.
lnaguage arts • free worksheets • coloring pages • coloring • games for kids
An ongoing index of crafts, printables and projects relating to Language Arts.
lnaguage arts • free worksheets • coloring pages • coloring • games for kids
Magic Schoolbus on the Ocean Floor
The Magic Schoolbus series is a wonderful book series that allows teachers and parents to easily integrate technology, science and language arts.
language arts • technology • computers • science • oceans
The Magic Schoolbus series is a wonderful book series that allows teachers and parents to easily integrate technology, science and language arts.
language arts • technology • computers • science • oceans
Partners in Crime: Integrating Language Arts and Forensic Science, Grades 5-8
My 5th graders just aren’t ready for this book yet but I sure am! I will be hanging on to this for use in the next few years although I suspect that by the time my children are ready to explore this book, it might just be well worn for adult usage!
crime scene investigation forensic science curricu
My 5th graders just aren’t ready for this book yet but I sure am! I will be hanging on to this for use in the next few years although I suspect that by the time my children are ready to explore this book, it might just be well worn for adult usage!
crime scene investigation forensic science curricu
Partners in Crime: Integrating Language Arts and Forensic Science, Grades 5-8
My 5th graders just aren’t ready for this book yet but I sure am! I will be hanging on to this for use in the next few years although I suspect that by the time my children are ready to explore this book, it might just be well worn for adult usage!
crime scene investigation forensic science curricu
My 5th graders just aren’t ready for this book yet but I sure am! I will be hanging on to this for use in the next few years although I suspect that by the time my children are ready to explore this book, it might just be well worn for adult usage!
crime scene investigation forensic science curricu
Language Experience Approach
How to use the Language Experience Approach reading strategy, or LEA, with beginning readers to increase elementary students' ability to decode and comprehend text.
how to use lea reading strategy • language experience approach to increase decoding • decoding help reading strategy • lesson plan to increase decoding • lesson plan to increase comprehension
How to use the Language Experience Approach reading strategy, or LEA, with beginning readers to increase elementary students' ability to decode and comprehend text.
how to use lea reading strategy • language experience approach to increase decoding • decoding help reading strategy • lesson plan to increase decoding • lesson plan to increase comprehension
Characterization
Teaching students to write detailed character analyses doesn't have to be hard. In this article: steps by step approach to teaching <b><font color="blue">characterization</font color="blue"></b>, plus a list of good short story selections, and a list of links to related sites.
english • literature • language arts • teaching • teacher's tips
Teaching students to write detailed character analyses doesn't have to be hard. In this article: steps by step approach to teaching <b><font color="blue">characterization</font color="blue"></b>, plus a list of good short story selections, and a list of links to related sites.
english • literature • language arts • teaching • teacher's tips
Elements of Creative Movement in the Classroom
Ideas on new ways to teach elementary or secondary academic subjects.
education • dance • movement • creative movement • space
Ideas on new ways to teach elementary or secondary academic subjects.
education • dance • movement • creative movement • space
End of Year Student Presentations
Exit Exhibitions are a hallmark of the Coalition of Essential Schools. However, this culminating project can be a tool that any teacher can use.
culminating project • exit exhibition • language arts final project • end of year student presentations • committees to guide project
Exit Exhibitions are a hallmark of the Coalition of Essential Schools. However, this culminating project can be a tool that any teacher can use.
culminating project • exit exhibition • language arts final project • end of year student presentations • committees to guide project
Journaling to Build Relationships
Dialogue journals are a fantastic tool for building relationships between middle schoolers and their teachers. Here's how to organize and implement them successfully.
dialogue journals • teacher student journals • language arts activity • middle school journals • ice-breaker activity
Dialogue journals are a fantastic tool for building relationships between middle schoolers and their teachers. Here's how to organize and implement them successfully.
dialogue journals • teacher student journals • language arts activity • middle school journals • ice-breaker activity
Journey to Journaling
A guest article: Journal Writing can be a useful tool when managed properly in the classroom or homeschooling scenario. Check out these "tried and true" techniques for developing a successful journaling routine.
teaching tips • journal writing • writing down the days • lorraine dahlstrom • creative writing
A guest article: Journal Writing can be a useful tool when managed properly in the classroom or homeschooling scenario. Check out these "tried and true" techniques for developing a successful journaling routine.
teaching tips • journal writing • writing down the days • lorraine dahlstrom • creative writing
Leading Learners to Love Literature
"Do's" and "Don'ts" to help the Language Arts teacher to guide her students into an appreciation of the printed message.
reading • teaching • language arts • english • middle school
"Do's" and "Don'ts" to help the Language Arts teacher to guide her students into an appreciation of the printed message.
reading • teaching • language arts • english • middle school
My Face to the Wind, and other Books about Teachers
During Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers and parents may be looking for some great books about teachers to share with their students. Here are a few to consider.
thematic units • themes • lesson plans • educational resources • math
During Teacher Appreciation Week, teachers and parents may be looking for some great books about teachers to share with their students. Here are a few to consider.
thematic units • themes • lesson plans • educational resources • math
Nifty Educational Products
"Authors," the educational card game from America's past, makes a comeback. Included in the article are links to "hot" educational merchandise for junior and senior high school language arts instructors, as well as links to free stuff and info. links.
authors • cards • card games • playing cards • educational products
"Authors," the educational card game from America's past, makes a comeback. Included in the article are links to "hot" educational merchandise for junior and senior high school language arts instructors, as well as links to free stuff and info. links.
authors • cards • card games • playing cards • educational products
People's Court
Court-style debates are a stimulating way to "debate" a controversial novel or short story. Students must really research a character's motives in order to accuse or to defend him/her to the "jury." Students also learn the rudiments of our legal system by acting as attorneys, a judge, and the jury. Loads of fun!
debate • literature • classroom • activities • teaching
Court-style debates are a stimulating way to "debate" a controversial novel or short story. Students must really research a character's motives in order to accuse or to defend him/her to the "jury." Students also learn the rudiments of our legal system by acting as attorneys, a judge, and the jury. Loads of fun!
debate • literature • classroom • activities • teaching
Researching Occupations
A super project for high school juniors and/or seniors is researching a career of interest to them. Much more thought-provoking than asking, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" this project requires students to interview someone in the field of their interest, to research what educational requirements one in that field must meet, and to research earning potential as well as job demand. Follow-up activities include writing a thank-you note, presenting the research to the class, and writing a mock resume for the researched occupation.
education • secondary • secondary education • language arts • research
A super project for high school juniors and/or seniors is researching a career of interest to them. Much more thought-provoking than asking, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" this project requires students to interview someone in the field of their interest, to research what educational requirements one in that field must meet, and to research earning potential as well as job demand. Follow-up activities include writing a thank-you note, presenting the research to the class, and writing a mock resume for the researched occupation.
education • secondary • secondary education • language arts • research
Sonlight Curriculum
Sonlight Curriculum is a very popular curriculum for homeschooling families. I have heard many comments about the curriculum and have had many requests for reviews so I was eager to take a look, myself.
sonlight • curriculum • review • homeschooling • homeschool
Sonlight Curriculum is a very popular curriculum for homeschooling families. I have heard many comments about the curriculum and have had many requests for reviews so I was eager to take a look, myself.
sonlight • curriculum • review • homeschooling • homeschool
Student Writing Journals
Language Arts and English students use writing journals to make observations, experiment with genres and practice composition while receiving regular teacher feedback.
student writing journals • assigning and evaluating journal entries • suggested writing topics • interactive composition assignments for language a • letter to the editor
Language Arts and English students use writing journals to make observations, experiment with genres and practice composition while receiving regular teacher feedback.
student writing journals • assigning and evaluating journal entries • suggested writing topics • interactive composition assignments for language a • letter to the editor
The Education Hub
Have you visited the <b>Education Hub</b> yet? If not, you should be sure to check it out.
teaching resources • personalized classroom material • lesson plans • teaching • language arts
Have you visited the <b>Education Hub</b> yet? If not, you should be sure to check it out.
teaching resources • personalized classroom material • lesson plans • teaching • language arts
Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson: Spark Writing Interest
Shares freelance writing sites and suggests that attempting to sell writing may be a way to trigger interest in writing.
teaching resources • personalized classroom material • lesson plans • teaching • curriculum
Shares freelance writing sites and suggests that attempting to sell writing may be a way to trigger interest in writing.
teaching resources • personalized classroom material • lesson plans • teaching • curriculum
ELL Integrated Thematic Learning
Integrating Social Studies and Science into Language Arts instruction is a tool to improve content comprehension and language acquisition for English Language Learners.
integrated thematic units • content comprehension • inquiry and content comprehension • social studies and english language learners • integrating esl lesson plans
Integrating Social Studies and Science into Language Arts instruction is a tool to improve content comprehension and language acquisition for English Language Learners.
integrated thematic units • content comprehension • inquiry and content comprehension • social studies and english language learners • integrating esl lesson plans
Confusing Pairs
One hindrance to clear communication is the misuse of certain words I call "confusing pairs." This site provides a list of the most commonly confused pairs as well as a list of related links to other "word-wise" sites dedicated to English usage and spelling.
confusing pairs • accept/except • usage • spelling • words
One hindrance to clear communication is the misuse of certain words I call "confusing pairs." This site provides a list of the most commonly confused pairs as well as a list of related links to other "word-wise" sites dedicated to English usage and spelling.
confusing pairs • accept/except • usage • spelling • words
Integrated Physical Education
Integrating Physical Education with Academic Learning
classroom • parents • teacher • children • lesson ideas
Integrating Physical Education with Academic Learning
classroom • parents • teacher • children • lesson ideas
Introduction to Plot: Life Graphs
A multi-day middle school lesson plan which gives students a foundation in the study of plot by creating a visual representation of their lives.
visualization reading strategy • during reading strategies • reading-art integration • post reading strategies • plot study
A multi-day middle school lesson plan which gives students a foundation in the study of plot by creating a visual representation of their lives.
visualization reading strategy • during reading strategies • reading-art integration • post reading strategies • plot study
Literature Terms Lesson Plan
A multi-day middle school lesson plan that lets students learn about various literary terms by creating their own readers' theater scripts.
reading-music integration • reading-art integration • post reading strategies • plot study • middle school lesson plan
A multi-day middle school lesson plan that lets students learn about various literary terms by creating their own readers' theater scripts.
reading-music integration • reading-art integration • post reading strategies • plot study • middle school lesson plan
Mythica, Math and Multimedia
There's over 4,200 definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings, legendary creatures and monsters. Visit imaginative places such as Atlantis, Avalon and Thule. Read up on legendary animals like unicorns, dragons or supernatural creatures such as gnomes, leprechauns and fairies.
cultures • resources • teachers • students • resources k-12 dragons
There's over 4,200 definitions of gods and goddesses, supernatural beings, legendary creatures and monsters. Visit imaginative places such as Atlantis, Avalon and Thule. Read up on legendary animals like unicorns, dragons or supernatural creatures such as gnomes, leprechauns and fairies.
cultures • resources • teachers • students • resources k-12 dragons
Say Your Alphabet
Learn the alphabet with Psalm 110 - the Hebrew alphabet, that is. Then whenever you find you cannot sleep, don't count sheep; say the letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
bible • torah • alphabet • jesus • sheep
Learn the alphabet with Psalm 110 - the Hebrew alphabet, that is. Then whenever you find you cannot sleep, don't count sheep; say the letters of the Hebrew alphabet.
bible • torah • alphabet • jesus • sheep
Thanksgiving Writing Lesson Plan
An elementary explanatory paragraph writing lesson plan in which the students create a Thanksgiving How-To Book.
thanksgiving writing lesson plan • create a thanksgiving class book • how-to paragraph lesson plan • thanksgiving language arts lesson • elementary thanksgiving unit plan
An elementary explanatory paragraph writing lesson plan in which the students create a Thanksgiving How-To Book.
thanksgiving writing lesson plan • create a thanksgiving class book • how-to paragraph lesson plan • thanksgiving language arts lesson • elementary thanksgiving unit plan
The Phantom Tollbooth - A Guide for Kids
Looking for a great book to read with your child? This artice is for you!
the phantom tollbooth • norton juster • reading guide • homeschoolers • students
Looking for a great book to read with your child? This artice is for you!
the phantom tollbooth • norton juster • reading guide • homeschoolers • students
The Phantom Tollbooth - A Guide for Kids
Looking for a great book to read with your child? This artice is for you!
the phantom tollbooth • norton juster • reading guide • homeschoolers • students
Looking for a great book to read with your child? This artice is for you!
the phantom tollbooth • norton juster • reading guide • homeschoolers • students
Using Netflix for Homeschooling
Did you know that Netflix offers a land of plenty when it comes to renting educational DVDs? You can find help on history, math, science, grammar, and much more!
netflix • homeschooling • educational dvds • homeschool curriculum • standard deviants series
Did you know that Netflix offers a land of plenty when it comes to renting educational DVDs? You can find help on history, math, science, grammar, and much more!
netflix • homeschooling • educational dvds • homeschool curriculum • standard deviants series
What's New in the News?
Is there a lot going on in the news lately? You bet! So, how do you make the most of what is in the news with your students?
lesson plans • free lesson plans • language arts lesson plans • current events for kids • newspapers
Is there a lot going on in the news lately? You bet! So, how do you make the most of what is in the news with your students?
lesson plans • free lesson plans • language arts lesson plans • current events for kids • newspapers
Homeschool Testing Options
With so many testing options available for homeschoolers, will you know which one to choose? Here is a basic outline of types of testing to help you make a decision.
homeschool testing • homeschool testing options • testing options available • standardized achievement tests • california achievement test
With so many testing options available for homeschoolers, will you know which one to choose? Here is a basic outline of types of testing to help you make a decision.
homeschool testing • homeschool testing options • testing options available • standardized achievement tests • california achievement test
Summer School For Teachers Lesson One: The WebQuest
In this lesson, we're going to do the WebQuest. If you start from the beginning and actually do what you read as you read it, you'll have a complete and ready-to-use WebQuest by the time you're done reading.
how to make webquest • webquest tutorial • teach technology • lesson plan • curriculum
In this lesson, we're going to do the WebQuest. If you start from the beginning and actually do what you read as you read it, you'll have a complete and ready-to-use WebQuest by the time you're done reading.
how to make webquest • webquest tutorial • teach technology • lesson plan • curriculum
Charlotte's Web Tic Tac Toe
Print and make this tic tac toe game featuring the Charlotte and Wilbur.
tic tac toe • games for kids • card games • printables • crafts for kids. kids crafts
Print and make this tic tac toe game featuring the Charlotte and Wilbur.
tic tac toe • games for kids • card games • printables • crafts for kids. kids crafts
Christmas Paper Snowflakes
Lesson to teach students how to make paper snowflakes from different paper material. As well, ideas to incorporate the craft into a variety of subject areas.
making snowflakes • making paper snowflakes • snowflakes craft • paper snowflakes • christmas snowflakes
Lesson to teach students how to make paper snowflakes from different paper material. As well, ideas to incorporate the craft into a variety of subject areas.
making snowflakes • making paper snowflakes • snowflakes craft • paper snowflakes • christmas snowflakes
Froggy Gets Dressed Tic Tac Toe
Print and make this tic tac toe game featuring the loveable Froggy by Jonathan London.
tic tac toe • games for kids • card games • printables • crafts for kids. kids crafts
Print and make this tic tac toe game featuring the loveable Froggy by Jonathan London.
tic tac toe • games for kids • card games • printables • crafts for kids. kids crafts
Make Your Own face Paints
be a clown, be a pirate! The ideas are unlimited with face paint you make yourself.
face paints • paint recipes • make your own facepaint • kids crafts • kid crafts
be a clown, be a pirate! The ideas are unlimited with face paint you make yourself.
face paints • paint recipes • make your own facepaint • kids crafts • kid crafts
Reading, Writing, and The Joy of Discussion
First in a three-part series aimed at helping students learn to enjoy their books, share their reading with others, and increase their feelings of reading achievement. Grade Level 3-7.
reading • writing • discussion • lesson plans • worksheets
First in a three-part series aimed at helping students learn to enjoy their books, share their reading with others, and increase their feelings of reading achievement. Grade Level 3-7.
reading • writing • discussion • lesson plans • worksheets
Meet Inspirational Author, Michelle Stimpson
Michelle Stimpson, author of Young Adult literature offers a mulitcultural and honest view of the world of many of today's young adults. Her stories are insightful, honest and so contemporary. She sees things as they are and writes about it.
michelle stimpson • young adult literature • black literature • comtemporary issues • sue reichard
Michelle Stimpson, author of Young Adult literature offers a mulitcultural and honest view of the world of many of today's young adults. Her stories are insightful, honest and so contemporary. She sees things as they are and writes about it.
michelle stimpson • young adult literature • black literature • comtemporary issues • sue reichard
Charlotte's Web Uno
Print and make this Uno like game featuring Charlotte and Wilbur.
uno • games for kids • card games • printables • crafts for kids. kids crafts
Print and make this Uno like game featuring Charlotte and Wilbur.
uno • games for kids • card games • printables • crafts for kids. kids crafts
Froggy Gets Dressed Uno
Print and make this Uno like game featuring the loveable Froggy by Jonathan London.
uno • games for kids • card games • printables • crafts for kids. kids crafts
Print and make this Uno like game featuring the loveable Froggy by Jonathan London.
uno • games for kids • card games • printables • crafts for kids. kids crafts
Gingham Pumpkin Color Match Game
Adorable gingham pumpkins teach kids their colors when you make this cute matching game. Goes along with the Gingham Pumpkins ABC & Number flashcards.
preschool crafts • preschool craft • early learning • alphabet flashcards • early learning printable
Adorable gingham pumpkins teach kids their colors when you make this cute matching game. Goes along with the Gingham Pumpkins ABC & Number flashcards.
preschool crafts • preschool craft • early learning • alphabet flashcards • early learning printable
Gingham Pumpkin Dominoes
Enjoy making your own dominoes with this print and make game. Or make a set for your younger brother or sister.
preschool crafts • preschool craft • early learning • alphabet flashcards • early learning printable
Enjoy making your own dominoes with this print and make game. Or make a set for your younger brother or sister.
preschool crafts • preschool craft • early learning • alphabet flashcards • early learning printable
Gingham Pumpkin Story Sheet
Printable story page with a cute gingham pumpkin graphic.
preschool crafts • preschool craft • early learning • alphabet flashcards • early learning printable
Printable story page with a cute gingham pumpkin graphic.
preschool crafts • preschool craft • early learning • alphabet flashcards • early learning printable
Gingham Pumpkins Lower ABC Cards
Print,make & play a matching game with the Gingham Pumpkins ABC uppercase cards.
preschool crafts • preschool craft • early learning • alphabet flashcards • early learning printable
Print,make & play a matching game with the Gingham Pumpkins ABC uppercase cards.
preschool crafts • preschool craft • early learning • alphabet flashcards • early learning printable
Gingham Pumpkins Number FlashCards
More gingham pumpkin crafts to make and enjoy. These flashcards are for nu,bers 1 - 20.
preschool crafts • preschool craft • early learning • math flashcards • early learning printable
More gingham pumpkin crafts to make and enjoy. These flashcards are for nu,bers 1 - 20.
preschool crafts • preschool craft • early learning • math flashcards • early learning printable
Gingham Pumpkins Uppercase ABC
Uppercase ABC flashcards featuring cute gingham pumpkins. A perfect fall theme.
preschool crafts • preschool craft • early learning • alphabet flashcards • early learning printable
Uppercase ABC flashcards featuring cute gingham pumpkins. A perfect fall theme.
preschool crafts • preschool craft • early learning • alphabet flashcards • early learning printable
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