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The Little Squeegy Bug

by CG

Apr 1, 2009

I love Bill Martin's The Little Squeegy Bug. Has anyone done this book with their class who can suggest a fun lesson or activity to go with it afterwards. Even an art activity would be great. Thanks!

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Crash by Jerry Spinelli

by Need Activities

Apr 8, 2009

I have a small class of sixth grade students and plan to start reading Crash with them next week. Any ideas for interesting activities or ways to respond to this book? Thank you for your help!!

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The Talking Eggs

by shearon

Apr 8, 2009

I am looking for an activity to do with 4 and 5 year olds on " TheTalking Eggs".

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THE LAST LEAF O. Henry

by thewingsofthedove

Apr 20, 2009

Hello, I taught O Henry's The Last Leaf last year but I want to hear different/innovative ways to teach it this year.(We have no English Literature curriculum in Turkey and again what I will do is something extra. Reading, discussing/ reading circle discussions and analysis were what we did in the past years) We will start it in a few week's time t...See More

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4th grade lessons for a child called it

by Ashleigh Heckman

Apr 24, 2009

can you please share with me where you got the lessons or ideas for your advanced fourth grade ela class. I teach in a gifted school and world like to do a readers-writers workshop using the book next year.

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cavey I hope this post is a mistake. You cannot be seriously considering this material for young children. This is over- the-top inappropriate for any elementary school age child.

On 4/24/09, Ashleigh Heckman wrote: > can you please share with me where you got the lessons or > ideas for your advanced fourth grade ela class. I teach in >...See More

Apr 27, 2009

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cag You may want to think twice about using it at a fourth grade level, even if it's a gifted class. The book is extremely graphic and may actually scare some students. I had a hard time reading it as an adult.

May 16, 2009

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Novesl Without Teaching Resources

by Frances Stanford

Apr 29, 2009

I am a writer of novel study guides and I have exhasuted all the usual classic novels that teachers use in classrooms. I am looking for new titles, but with the overwhelming number of choices, I am trying to narrow down the list of books.

What novels do you currently use, or would like to use, for which you are having difficulty finding te...See More

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Petey nfm On 8/17/09, MissMaestra wrote: > I second the mention of The Westing Game. I had no say in the > books my school ordered, and I'm lost on that one. > > Also, we've a new book called Kira, Kira. > > Many of the books we have are classics that have lesson plans, > but are so classic that the activities suggested are a bit > ol...See More

Aug 18, 2009

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Life of Pi nfm On 4/29/09, Frances Stanford wrote: > I am a writer of novel study guides and I have exhasuted > all the usual classic novels that teachers use in > classrooms. I am looking for new titles, but with the > overwhelming number of choices, I am trying to narrow down > the list of books. > > What novels do you currently use, or wou...See More

Oct 6, 2009

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Required Summer Reading

by a4my

Apr 29, 2009

I am having to require a book for rising 4th graders to read over the summer. Does anyone have suggestions --- I'd like a book that appeals to everyone. thanks, amy

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Adrienne The Janitor's Boy

On 5/16/09, newbie wrote: > "James and the Giant Peach" was one of my favorites and > enjoyed by both girls and boys. > "Indian in the Cupboard" was another really good book, but > might appeal to boys more than girls if they're reading it by > themselves." > All > Beverly Cleary books are great as we...See More

May 19, 2009

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Sara On 4/29/09, a4my wrote: > I am having to require a book for rising 4th graders to read > over the summer. Does anyone have suggestions --- I'd like a > book that appeals to everyone. thanks, amy

Holes is a book that most of my students Love - I don't like it much but they Love it - even the reluctant readers.

Jun 14, 2009

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My Sister's Keeper

by Meg

May 5, 2009

Has anyone ever taught "My Sister's Keeper" in the classroom before? I wanted to teach something different next year, and I think it is so gripping...

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tle On 5/05/09, Meg wrote: > Has anyone ever taught "My Sister's Keeper" in the > classroom before? I wanted to teach something different > next year, and I think it is so gripping...

What age group? I liked the story myself, but I wouldn't teach it.

I didn't like the ending (it seemed too contrived.) I wouldn't consider it ...See More

May 31, 2009

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Need lesson ideas for "Green Angel"

by Pat

May 10, 2009

Two weeks left, which are sure to be filled with unexpected interruptions and activities. My junior high class just started reading "Green Angel." Does anyone have suggestions to keep them on task and engaged in learning until the last day? I can use reflection journals, but can you help by suggesting other lesson activities?

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