Poetry Paintings: Analyzing and Visualizing Poems
…it portrayed their poem. I think the end results were amazing! We learned new poetry concepts, analyzed classic poems, visualized, painted, and reflected on our artwork and how it related…
…it portrayed their poem. I think the end results were amazing! We learned new poetry concepts, analyzed classic poems, visualized, painted, and reflected on our artwork and how it related…
…to use some of our new vocabulary. As students were planning, I allowed them to brainstorm with their table groups their long list of steps for the left side of…
…Books • Reading Responses • Weekend Recaps Believe it or not, students look forward to receiving their new letter every Monday. They equally look forward to the (very brief)…
…With each year, we embark on Family Science Night as a new and exciting experience. As a science committee, we learn from each event and strive to make the next…
…new concepts with a partner. Predict, Justify, & Check Partner Math Talk Activity Use this simple partner math talk activity to boost engagement and increase rigor with almost ANY assignment….
…what you send home, see if your newsletter suffers from one of these five flaws. Five Common Newsletter Flaws 1. It’s too wordy. People are really, really busy. So if…
…not introduce any new material while a small group is being pulled. You don’t want those students to miss anything. Stations I LOVE stations but they can be a little…
…today. Angela Watson’s newest book, Unshakeable: 20 Ways to Enjoy Teaching Every Day … No Matter What, has that and more! Every chapter is AMAZING, filled with wisdom, encouragement, and…
…The next thing I knew, I was creating a pattern for the stoplight because I didn’t want anyone to have to draw one by hand. Then I decided to add…
…If you’ve been following my blog, you’re probably aware that I send out an email newsletter several times a month, and that it’s loaded with links to free teaching resources….
…complaining about Literature Circles. I realized I wasn’t the only one feeling overwhelmed, and I knew I had to find another way. From Literature Circles to Classroom Book Clubs I…
…can improve comprehension of other types of text, too. The good news is that even if you don’t enjoy poetry yourself, it’s easy to teach it in a way that…
