Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What is an analogy?
What is an analogy? We are here to help you unravel the mystery as we introduce you to the 10 types of analogy relationships in this week’s Two-Minute Tip. Let’s get started!
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Revision Activity: The Mover and Shaker Sentence
One of my favorite things to do is to play with words. I love to figure out how to turn a phrase in just the right way to make my meaning clear. That’s my goal for all students so that they can master the language and control it. Being
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FREE Grammar Jingles from Shurley English
If you’re ready to learn English definitions in a fun and easy way, Shurley English Jingles are for you! Using domain-specific language, our definitions for the parts of speech and many other important language arts concepts incorporate rhythm, rhyme, and movement. Jingles provide the tools for critical thinking during
Holiday Lessons/Resources
Writing Extension: A Valentine's Day Haiku
Need a new idea to get the creative juices flowing in your classroom? The Haiku offers that opportunity to your students by channeling their creativity into this unique form of Japanese poetry. Here is a great lesson plan to get you started. (By the way, you can find this lesson,
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
What are interjections?
Interjections are one of the eight parts of speech, but do you know how to use them in your writing? Let's take a closer look in this week's Two-Minute Tip!
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Writing Extension: Discovery Time
In order to meet the challenges of today’s workforce, students need to be equipped with a broad base of knowledge and the tools necessary to communicate with competence and confidence. Our Discovery Time enrichment will stimulate students’ interest in a variety of topics, broaden their knowledge base, and provide
Two-Minute Tip of the Day
Word Usage: Capital vs Capitol
Do you know the difference between the words CAPITAL and CAPITOL? Don’t let these homophones confuse you! Let us show you how to use these words correctly in this Two-Minute Tip.
Holiday Lessons/Resources
Writing Extension: Celebrate Your Winter Wonderland
When the excitement of a snow day or a long weekend is over, you may want an activity to teach your students how to find interest in nature’s resting time. It's an opportunity to find the beauty on display right outside the window! Take a classroom field
Holiday Lessons/Resources
ELA Tips for a Successful Second Semester
As a classroom teacher, returning from holiday break was always bittersweet. On one hand, I knew the pressure for “test prep” would be more intense, but on the other hand, the satisfaction of witnessing my students grow into wiser beings put a validating smile on my face. The New Year
Holiday Lessons/Resources
Resolutions vs. Goals
During the first few days of January, many people across the globe participate in the age-old tradition of writing a New Year’s Resolution. The custom of making a promise to do something differently to improve one’s life (mind, body, & soul) in the coming year has been going
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Language Arts Success: Top 10 List, 2020 Edition
As the calendar year comes to a close, a teacher’s journey is still moving at full speed. (It’s true!) We are not quite to the half-way mark of our year, and we still have much to do! As 2020 comes to a close and before you begin the
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Writing Toolbox: Let's get organized with Writing Maps!
Teaching kids to write can be easy if you have the right tools! Getting organized is the first step, and one of the best ways to accomplish this is with an excellent set of writing maps. Writing maps are the foundation for writing success and truly help your children start