AFTER READING Talk about the collections, favorite things, and pets in the story. Ask children if the items the characters share remind them of something they own. Discuss the children’s before-reading predictions and have them consider whether or not their predictions match what the author wrote. Response ActivitiesDinosaur DialogMaterials: noneExplain to children that this story … Read more
Directions:To prepare for this activity, find a story that you like and type it into a file on the computer. Then delete selected words, choosing a variety of various parts of speech. Replace each word with a blank line, under which you type the name of the part of speech of the word you removed, … Read more
The AssignmentThink of an animal grazing in a peaceful, grassy setting. Label the animal “Army of Northern Virginia.” Label the grass “Southern Victories.” Draw a lion or some other predator of the grazing animal lurking in the tall grass. Label this animal “Gettysburg.” Possible TitleThe Battle of Gettysburg, July 1–3, 1863 From Read Draw Remember … Read more
What This Book Won’t DoAlthough this book is crammed with useful ideas and information about developing literacy, it will not show you how to teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons before she is 3. It will not give you evidence to claim that your child is the best and brightest at the … Read more
AFTER READING Have students reflect on the information they learned in the book. Add this information to the K-W-L chart. You may wish to distribute copies of the Comprehension Master on p. 70. Vocabulary Activity: Glossary Words BingoMaterials: glossary words, blank bingo cards with 16 word squaresHave students use 16 glossary words to fill in … Read more
Look back at the words in bold type. Use clues in the story to figure out the meaning of each word.Write each word on the line next to its meaning._______________ 1. a narrow opening, caused by a split or crack_______________ 2. scattered fragments or remains_______________ 3. questionable; suspect_______________ 4. a hollowing or carving out_______________ 5. … Read more
Appendix – 91 Sample Letter to Parents Tips for Parents/Guardians Sample Letter to Students Decision Making: Topic for Research Project Research Proposal Sheet Social Studies Project Rubric Suggested Roles of Responsibility Judge’s Score Sheet Checklist for the Completed Project Best Web Sites Certificate Answer Key – 106Social Studies Project Title Cards – 110
Venus Flytrap Activity Incorporate this snappy project into a plant unit. Or use it in conjunction with Judy Moody, a delightful chapter book by Megan McDonald. Materials for one project:two 4″ circles of green construction papertwo 4″ circles of red construction paper3″ x 12″ piece of green construction paper4″ x 7″ piece of construction paper … Read more
Listen & Say Series • Each book focuses on a single commonly misarticulated phoneme including: /l/, /r/, /s/, /ch/, /th/, /sh/, /f/, /k/, /g/, /v/, and /j/.• Books and captivating audio CDs enhance individual lessons, group sessions and independent listening centers.• Target sounds are highlighted throughout the stories to provide a visual cue to both … Read more
Pop-Up Cards and Books Directions: Fold an 81⁄2″ x 11″ sheet of paper in half creating an 81⁄2″ x 51⁄2″ rectangle. Open the paper and in the center make two parallel cuts across the fold that are approximately 1″ in length, 11⁄2″ apart. From the back of the paper gently push out the tab and … Read more
Reproducible Patterns – October Patterns These patterns can be used for so many activities!. They make great bulletin board art and can be increased or decreased in size on your handy copy machine. Copy them onto transparency film for use on your overhead projector. Project the patterns onto white paper and trace right on the … Read more
CLIMATE MAP OF TURKEY DirectionsUse the map to answer the questions. What is the national capital of Turkey?____________________. What kind of climate does the land along Turkey’s two coasts have?____________________. What kind of climate is common around Mt. Ararat?____________________. What kind of winters does Ankara have?____________________. What kind of summers does Izmir have?____________________. What kind … Read more
Recognizing and Using Nouns Activity Fill each of these two baskets with nouns related to the word on the handle. A proper noun names a particular person, place, or thing. Fill each of these two baskets with proper nouns. A plural noun names more than one of something. Fill each of these two baskets with … Read more
Play Timing Rhyming with one or more people in your group. Here’s how:You’ll need a timer and a list of consonant blend word endings.One player says an ending, such as mp. The next player says as many rhyming words as she or he can in one minute. Each word counts as one point. The person … Read more
The Buzz on Names – Getting acquainted gameColor and cut out a copy of the bee pattern on page 7 and laminate it for durability. Gather youngsters in a circle and give a child the bee. As youngsters pass the bee around the circle, prompt them to chant the rhyme shown. When the rhyme ends, … Read more
When the war ended, with the signing of a treaty in 1848, it was decided that the border between Mexico and Texas would be the Rio Grande river. But there was something else in this treaty—called the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo—that proved of greater significance. Mexico sold California and New Mexico to the United States … Read more
Objectives: • Reassembling eight spoonerisms—Students will rearrange the initial sounds of the words so that the sentences make sense. The sentences shouldn’t pose too much of a challenge to your students, but if anyone needs a little help, you can illustrate the idea by transposing the initial sounds of his or her name. For example, … Read more
Of course, this kind of focus and ease with change is not easy to teach. Some of us may actually dread transitions because children can lose control and focus. I remember as a new teacher having moments when I thought I would never regain the children’s attention. That’s when I discovered that singing a song, … Read more
Set-Up Tape the file folders together using double-sided tape. Tape large flower accents to the inside of the folder. Write an entry word on each. Attach two small pieces of hook-and-loop tape (loop side) to the petals of each large flower accent. On the mini flower accents, write the synonyms and antonyms of each entry … Read more
Back-to-School Checklist _ Roll sheet List of parents, addresses, telephone numbers Calendar for students for your desk _school events and holidays calendar numbers holiday shapes and pictures _ months, days Plan Book Grade book or software List of children’s birthdays Parent letters Welcome Request for help or materials Student name cards Class rules Supplies pencils … Read more
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