Resource includes helpful advice and information about working together and writing in groups (collaborative writing). Provides nodes on such topics as purpose, ideas, decision-making, and more.
Students find and correct a variety of errors within a text.
A Google Drive folder with instructional presentations, discussion questions, student activities, and assessments for the text: Cajun Folktales.
Are facial expressions learned or innate? [2:58]
A comprehensive list of the important steps in researching and writing a report or project. Includes links to tip sheets for each step.
An excellent tip sheet for using brainstorming techniques for writing research papers. It also gives great examples of factual and interpretive questions. It also provides links to very helpful tip sheets with examples and a worksheet for brainstorming questions. W.11-12.7 Research; CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.7 Conduct short research projects
An excellent tip sheet on how to group information after brainstorming and prewriting.
An excellent tip sheet on how to write and develop a conclusion to a research paper. Includes in-depth information and examples.
An excellent tip sheet for creating and perfecting a thesis statement. Also includes information about statement of purpose and examples.
A tip sheet on how to write and develop an introduction to a research paper.
An excellent tip sheet on how to write and create the bulk of a research paper: the body includes in-depth information, examples, as well as links to earlier steps in the process such as thesis statements, notecards, outline, introduction, and conclusion.
Search this online dictionary which includes the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, American English, Dictionary of Idioms, and Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs and English/Spanish translations. L.9-10.4c References, L.11-12.4c References, L.11-12.4d Verify meaning
Students practice writing irregular past tense verbs by rewriting sentences, changing the underlined present tense verb to past tense.
In this video [1:42] join Iren, age 9, in the Greek and Roman galleries as she shares what she knows about ancient Greek gods and goddesses!
Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.
Students practice using different modal auxiliary verbs by rewriting sentences using the correct underlined option.
Are we addicted to our devices, and, if so, are companies to blame? The word "addiction" packs a heavy punch, and the research is inconclusive on whether it's truly accurate when it comes to digital device use. What's certain, however, is that as people use devices and apps more, profits increase for the companies who make them. Help your students recognize how most of the technology they use is designed to keep them hooked, and help them use this as an opportunity to find more balance in their digital lives. Approximately 60 mins.
LESSON OBJECTIVES: Analyze and draw conclusions about a series of photos depicting device use. Use online resources to track arguments for and against whether we are addicted to our devices. Complete a short writing assignment analyzing one or more aspects related to the device addiction debate.
Students can find and analyze different abbreviations and acronyms using newspapers. An online abbreviation and acronym dictionary is linked to this lesson plan for 4th grade.
In this activity for grades K to 2, students use letter sounds to identify words that begin with each of the letters of the alphabet.
This site discusses how story frames are a great way to support emergent writers in the classroom. Lots of story prompts and writing frames to use in a K-2 classroom.
In this lesson plan students will demonstrate reading comprehension and writing skills by writing a letter to a character in a story. Lesson plan indicated for 3rd grade and above, but could be adapted for younger grades.