Biographies Will Keep Your Students Thinking!
I love to incorporate biographies into lessons! It seems that no matter what unit the students are studying, there’s a great biography to go with
Reading and ELA
Reading and ELA Skills are the foundation of much of our instruction, but they don’t have to be boring! In this section, I share strategies to incorporate thinking skills into your ELA instruction along with ways to help your students cultivate a love of reading.
Kamala Harris Biography and Activities
This biography unit on Kamala Harris includes a biography and 11 reader response activities. These activities engage students in critical thinking while learning about the life of the first female vice-president of the United States and first vice president of African-American or South Asian-American descent.
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Are you looking for a fun way to teach describing characters and character traits? Try this! Fold each side of a horizontal sheet of paper to
Do You Wonder?
I love Debbie Miller’s books. In fact, I have them all, so it was only natural that I would purchase the 2nd edition of Reading
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