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…
…it a club, and daily add new names as work improves. Also might try no cost rewards for good work product like entering name in jar to draw for biweekly…
…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…
…orange, and red. I arranged a set of library pockets around the stoplight, and each numbered pocket represented a student in the class. Here’s a picture that was taken in…
…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…
…Discussion Bundle I’m looking forward to starting this new Classroom Book Clubs adventure and connecting with other teachers who love Literature Circles! I hope you’ll join me on this journey!…
…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…
…your students. The New York Times bought the rights to this game in 2022, so Wordle is now hosted here. The rules are simple, but after you play a few…
