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Category: elementary school

Lesson: Sorry Not Sorry

In this lesson, we’ll look at a book of poems based on William Carlos Williams’s “This Is Just to Say”. Then students get to write their own apology poems. Great for Poetry Month – or any time, really. Continue reading “Lesson: Sorry Not Sorry”

Author amandaPosted on January 15, 2014April 5, 2017Categories elementary school, middle school, programsLeave a comment on Lesson: Sorry Not Sorry

Antarctic Adventures

In this unit, we learn how to differentiate between fiction and nonfiction by reading about Antarctica. There are opportunities for tech integration, songs, crafts, and research! Continue reading “Antarctic Adventures”

Author amandaPosted on January 14, 2014April 5, 2017Categories elementary school, teachingLeave a comment on Antarctic Adventures

Why We Live Where We Live

In this unit, we read about unusual homes from around the world – some fictional, some real – and think about how we express ourselves in our own homes. Continue reading “Why We Live Where We Live”

Author amandaPosted on November 29, 2013April 5, 2017Categories elementary school, teachingLeave a comment on Why We Live Where We Live

Goldilocks and the Three What?!

In this unit, we deconstruct a well known fairy tale and figure out how it works! We also look at different responses to the fairy tale, like sequels, satire, and retellings, before setting out to write our own. Continue reading “Goldilocks and the Three What?!”

Author amandaPosted on September 30, 2013April 5, 2017Categories elementary school, teachingLeave a comment on Goldilocks and the Three What?!

Selling Series

Description: Acting as agents for their chosen author, student groups will pick a series to “sell” to their teacher, who is playing the role of a book publisher. Students will use technology and original writing for their presentations. Continue reading “Selling Series”

Author amandaPosted on October 19, 2012April 5, 2017Categories elementary schoolLeave a comment on Selling Series

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