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Paragraphs: Systems of Sentences
Students learn how sentences work together as a system form a paragraph. They'll try to re-order mixed-up paragraphs and then try their hand and writing a mixed-up paragraph that their peers can untangle.
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Synonym Graphs
Dig into "shades of meaning" by having students graph synonyms using two methods of ranking.
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Jabberwocky and Context Clues
Using Lewis Carroll's poem Jabberwocky, students will try to infer the parts of speech and meanings of nonsense words. Then they can try their hand at their own nonsense poems.
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Showing A Character’s Trait
We tell students to "show not tell" in their writing, but this advice isn't effective until they experience the difference. In this video, we'll write two examples of a scene: one showing a character's trait, and one just telling.
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Multiple Meaning Matcher
Try this challenging vocab puzzle based on matching up homographs.
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Add Complexity to Spelling With Homographs
Incorporate multiple meaning words to add complexity to your spelling and vocabulary program.
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Plurals: An Inductive Spelling Lesson
Structure a lesson so that students discover plural spelling rules on their own using the inductive model of instruction.
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Analyze Character Change with Depth and Complexity
Analyze how a character changes across a story using the prompts of depth and complexity.
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Conflict Analysis Using The Content Imperatives
Use the Content Imperative thinking prompts to help students dig into conflict in language arts and social studies.
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Introduce Symbolism with Pixel Art
Students will develop a pixelated icon that symbolizes a character’s main trait.
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Characters’ Talents and The Multiple Intelligences
Dig into characters by analyzing their various talents using Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. This connects perfectly with social-emotional needs as students look at their own strengths and abilities.
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Literary Technique: Juxtaposition
Juxtaposition is a powerful literary tool to use for analysis as well as creation. Students will learn to see juxtaposition in existing stories, and develop juxtaposed characters in their own writing.
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Ongoing Greek and Latin Word Part Activities
Three motivating projects to get your class interacting with Greek and Latin word parts: Greekymon, Greek and Latin Spellbook, and Phobia-ology
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Analyze Characters Using Philosophy
Students will define a character or historical figure's philosophy and apply it as a tool to analyze other people or characters.
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Personalities: Logic or Emotion?
In this fourth video on personality types, we examine thinkers vs feelers and learn from research how gifted kids vary from the general population.
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Teaching Morality
Dr. Kohlberg’s six levels of morality make a complex topic understandable. We’ll explore how to address social-emotional needs and also use these levels for character analysis.
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Personalities: Planner or Improvisor?
Do your students like to make plans and stick with them, or do they tend to make it up as they go, starting many projects but finishing few?
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Personalities: Intuitive or Detail-Oriented?
Do your students follow step-by-step directions, or do they make leaps in understanding? Learn more about this personality type and how you can meet both types of students.
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Personalities: Introvert or Extrovert
How do your students recharge? By socializing and chatting, or by taking some quiet, alone time? Learn how you can give opportunities for both introverts and extroverts.
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Common Foreign Vocabulary
Here are ten videos that you can play directly for students, featuring five examples of common foreign vocabulary used in English.
