Posts for the 'Reading' Category


Tips for Using Graphic Organizers

September 2nd, 2009

Graphic organizers are a great way to help simplify material. However, if they are too complicated, they can actually distract from the concepts you are trying to teach. Here are a few tips that should help you get the most out of using graphic organizers. Keep the structure of the organizer simple. Try to make [...]

Famous Books Anagrams

July 17th, 2009

An anagram is a word or phrase made by rearranging the letters in another word or phrase. Unscramble the letters to form a word or phrase. THEME: Famous Books Try Trap Hero Dog Kick Ball Into Rim Wittiest Ace Fool Hedge Within Town Eel Bunch Fry Rink Juice Dripped A Nerd A Cottagers Next Pie [...]

Vocabulart Flashcards Lesson

January 13th, 2009

VocabulART Directions Flashcards are to be done on 3×5 index cards. On one side of the card write the word and an illustration of the meaning. On the other side, write the definition. This involves creativity, but it is a proven fact that you will remember more by using your creativity. Have fun with this. [...]

Reference List of 28 Common Prefixes

December 21st, 2008

A nice reference with the prefix, meaning and two examples.
Prefix: bi
Meaning: two
Example: biped, biannual

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4 Types of Sentences

December 10th, 2008

There are four types of sentences. Declarative – makes a statement – Example: I like chocolate. Interrogative – asks a question – Example: Do you like chocolate? Imperative – gives a command – Example: Give me the chocolate. Exclamatory – shows strong emotion – Example: I love chocolate! Identify each type of sentence, and add [...]