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Historical fiction is my favorite genre, and within that, World War II and the Holocaust are my favorite historical events to read about. It's a time in history of fascinating extremes, a time when people demonstrated amazing courage and selflessness, but Middle School Language Arts, Middle School Ela, Middle School English, Education English, Teaching English, Middle School Libraries, Language Arts Lessons, School Levels, English Classroom

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Historical fiction is my favorite genre, and within that, World War II and the Holocaust are my favorite historical events to read about. It's a time in history of fascinating extremes, a time when people demonstrated amazing courage and selflessness, but

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Why is having a diverse classroom library and reading list so important? Many of us teach in schools with diverse populations and those students deserve to see themselves reflected in our classrooms and the books we read. Many of us also teach in schools

Teachers' lives are busy. It is hard to maintain a healthy diet between getting up early and working on school work late at night. Lunch time is short and often interrupted. Here's a few manageable things that I do to make sure that I'm still eating, and Middle School Language Arts Lessons, Language Arts Lesson Plans, Teaching Language Arts, School Work, School Year, Teaching Quotes, Healthy Eating Tips

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Looking for a way to help your high school students develop their critical thinking skills? These six famous cases are a great place to start! Each case study provides an overview of the facts, legal arguments, and outcomes, along with student questions and background information to help you get the most out of your class discussion. Plus, for teachers looking for extra guidance, there are also teacher notes and suggested answers. No prep required – just download and go!

Looking for a way to help your high school students develop their critical thinking skills? These six famous cases are a great place to start! Each case study provides an overview of the facts, legal arguments, and outcomes, along with student questions and background information to help you get the most out of your class discussion. Plus, for teachers looking for extra guidance, there are also teacher notes and suggested answers. No prep required – just download and go!

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Teachers' lives are hectic, and though many of us love to read, we don't always have the time to do it, which can make it tough to make recommendations to students or to select titles for our classroom library. Here's 7 realistic fiction titles that I've Importance Of Time Management, Realistic Fiction, School Reading, Class Library

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Teachers' lives are hectic, and though many of us love to read, we don't always have the time to do it, which can make it tough to make recommendations to students or to select titles for our classroom library. Here's 7 realistic fiction titles that I've

Historical fiction is my favorite genre to read because I love history (maybe I should have been a social studies teacher). It's also a genre I love to recommend to students because they learn about an issue, event, or time period as they are reading. Her Social Studies Middle School, Social Studies Teacher, High School, School Books, Historical Fiction Middle School

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Historical fiction is my favorite genre to read because I love history (maybe I should have been a social studies teacher). It's also a genre I love to recommend to students because they learn about an issue, event, or time period as they are reading. Her

This Esperanza Rising Body Biography Bundle For Print and Digital is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless novel. Your students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, Pam Muñoz Ryan’s novel, Esperanza Rising, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! #middleschoolela #esperanzarising High School Ela, High School English, Esperanza Rising, Biography Project, Plot Diagram, Textual Evidence, Education Templates, British Literature

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Historical fiction is my favorite genre to read because I love history (maybe I should have been a social studies teacher). It's also a genre I love to recommend to students because they learn about an issue, event, or time period as they are reading. Her School Boy, High School Library, School Libraries, Elementary Library

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Historical fiction is my favorite genre to read because I love history (maybe I should have been a social studies teacher). It's also a genre I love to recommend to students because they learn about an issue, event, or time period as they are reading. Her

English language arts students will love their poetry journal pages and Poem in Your Pocket pennant. How can I teach poetry? Poetry is a challenge for my students. English teachers prepare poetry lessons to get students enthusiastic about haiku, acrostic, I am poems, and “My Selfie Poems.” This spring, get visual with the poetry organizers and templates for your students to kick-start their creativity! April is National Poetry Month. Poetry Writing Activities, Reading And Writing Resources For Middle School, High School Writing, Teaching Poetry, Writing Poetry, Fifth Grade Resources, Teacher Resources, Ela Teacher, I Am Poem

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English language arts students will love their poetry journal pages and Poem in Your Pocket pennant. How can I teach poetry? Poetry is a challenge for my students. English teachers prepare poetry lessons to get students enthusiastic about haiku, acrostic, I am poems, and “My Selfie Poems.” This spring, get visual with the poetry organizers and templates for your students to kick-start their creativity! April is National Poetry Month.

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Figurative language is often what makes a story so rich and powerful. A reader is able to visualize exactly what the author intended when just the right language is used. Whether you are teaching these as new concepts for your students, diving in deeper, Teaching High School, High Schools, Middle Grades, Teaching Literary Elements, Teaching Literature, Teaching Reading

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Figurative language is often what makes a story so rich and powerful. A reader is able to visualize exactly what the author intended when just the right language is used. Whether you are teaching these as new concepts for your students, diving in deeper,

Teachers' lives are hectic, and though many of us love to read, we don't always have the time to do it, which can make it tough to make recommendations to students or to select titles for our classroom library. Here's 18 realistic fiction titles that I've

Teachers' lives are hectic, and though many of us love to read, we don't always have the time to do it, which can make it tough to make recommendations to students or to select titles for our classroom library. Here's 18 realistic fiction titles that I've

This Refugee Body Biography Bundle is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless and relevant novel. This novel resource is the most requested novel I receive from teachers everywhere. Here it is! Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. Teacher and students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, your Refugee novel study, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! Biography Graphic Organizer, Student Objective, Citing Textual Evidence

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This Refugee Body Biography Bundle is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless and relevant novel. This novel resource is the most requested novel I receive from teachers everywhere. Here it is! Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. Teacher and students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, your Refugee novel study, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project!

This Jason Reynolds, Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the author, poet, and activist. This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing together a growth mindset and a biography study. Learn all there is to know about one of the most influential young adult literature authors in the world. Biography Lesson, Young Adult Literature, National Poetry Month

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This Jason Reynolds, Body Biography Project is filled with all you need to teach and promote the author, poet, and activist. This biography study is a collaborative research activity. This is truly unique, has high-quality vector graphics, and is the most inclusive group project for bringing together a growth mindset and a biography study. Learn all there is to know about one of the most influential young adult literature authors in the world.

Teachers' lives are busy. It is hard to maintain a healthy diet between getting up early and working on school work late at night. Lunch time is short and often interrupted. Here's a few manageable things that I do to make sure that I'm still eating, and School Stuff, Teacher Hacks, Teacher Life, First Day Of School Activities

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Teachers' lives are busy. It is hard to maintain a healthy diet between getting up early and working on school work late at night. Lunch time is short and often interrupted. Here's a few manageable things that I do to make sure that I'm still eating, and

A multiple choice quiz after reading is a quick and easy way to check student comprehension, but it doesn't allow you to assess deeper understanding and it certainly isn't fun or creative. If you are looking for more meaningful and engaging activities to Literature Circle Activities, High School Activities, Teaching Themes, Book Club Activities, Esl Reading, Reading Response

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A multiple choice quiz after reading is a quick and easy way to check student comprehension, but it doesn't allow you to assess deeper understanding and it certainly isn't fun or creative. If you are looking for more meaningful and engaging activities to

Plot and setting are the first literary elements that I teach at the start of the school year. Whether you are teaching these as new concepts for your students, diving in deeper, or just reviewing the basics, read on to find activities and resources that

Plot and setting are the first literary elements that I teach at the start of the school year. Whether you are teaching these as new concepts for your students, diving in deeper, or just reviewing the basics, read on to find activities and resources that

English language arts students will love their poetry journal pages and Poem in Your Pocket pennant. How can I teach poetry? Poetry is a challenge for my students. English teachers prepare poetry lessons to get students enthusiastic about haiku, acrostic, I am poems, and “My Selfie Poems.” This spring, get visual with the poetry organizers and templates for your students to kick-start their creativity!

English language arts students will love their poetry journal pages and Poem in Your Pocket pennant. How can I teach poetry? Poetry is a challenge for my students. English teachers prepare poetry lessons to get students enthusiastic about haiku, acrostic, I am poems, and “My Selfie Poems.” This spring, get visual with the poetry organizers and templates for your students to kick-start their creativity!

This Because of Winn-Dixie Body Biography Bundle For Print and Digital is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless novel. Your students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, Kate DiCamillo’s novel, Because of Winn-Dixie, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! Graphic Organizers, Organize Posters, Teamwork Skills

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This Because of Winn-Dixie Body Biography Bundle For Print and Digital is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless novel. Your students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, Kate DiCamillo’s novel, Because of Winn-Dixie, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project!

Expand the representation of Jewish authors and characters in the classroom. Find books recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers to feature in your classroom library. English Language Arts

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Expand the representation of Jewish authors and characters in the classroom. Find books recommended by middle and high school ELA teachers to feature in your classroom library.

Fun and Engaging Greek and Latin Root Words Activities Unit | This vocabulary program includes 20 weeks of instruction and 200 words for a complete vocabulary study! Includes instructional slides, daily practice, a hands-on activity, and an end-of-week quiz. Great for 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade.

This vocabulary program is perfect for a bell ringer or exit ticket for your classroom!

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Fun and Engaging Greek and Latin Root Words Activities Unit | This vocabulary program includes 20 weeks of instruction and 200 words for a complete vocabulary study! Includes instructional slides, daily practice, a hands-on activity, and an end-of-week quiz. Great for 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th grade. This vocabulary program is perfect for a bell ringer or exit ticket for your classroom! See The Daring English Teacher on TPT for more engaging resources for Secondary ELA.

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Teach your students all about characterization with this engaging elements of literature teaching unit with activities. Perfect for Middle School and High school!

This literary elements characterization mini-unit includes:
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Teach your students all about characterization with this engaging elements of literature teaching unit with activities. Perfect for Middle School and High school! This literary elements characterization mini-unit includes: -18-slide PowerPoint - definitions - annotated characterization examples - student practice examples -Student sketch notes -Characterization scavenger hunt -12 characterization tasks cards See The Daring English Teacher on TPT for more engaging resources for Secondary ELA.

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The timer is ticking. Will your students be able to escape? Breakouts are a great way to make content interactive and encourage collaboration among students. Learn more about breakout activities, also known as Escape Room games, and how I planned and crea Breakout Edu, Breakout Game, Breakout Boxes, Escape The Classroom, Classroom Ideas, Google Classroom, Flipped Classroom, Classroom Inspiration

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The timer is ticking. Will your students be able to escape? Breakouts are a great way to make content interactive and encourage collaboration among students. Learn more about breakout activities, also known as Escape Room games, and how I planned and crea

This Refugee Body Biography Bundle is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless and relevant novel. This novel resource is the most requested novel I receive from teachers everywhere. Here it is! Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. Teacher and students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, your Refugee novel study, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project! Literary Terms

This Refugee Body Biography Bundle is filled with all you need to teach and promote the amazing characters from the timeless and relevant novel. This novel resource is the most requested novel I receive from teachers everywhere. Here it is! Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. Teacher and students will experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, your Refugee novel study, textual evidence, research, and the body biography project!