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8th Grade Sample Lesson: Poetry Help

by CA Teacher

Apr 16, 2012

I'm teaching a sample lesson in an 8th grade Lit class on Friday (private school, advanced). What great poems engage 8th graders really well? I'm looking for three to suggest to the department head ... who will then pick one for me to teach.

Thanks in advance.

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Poetry Question!

by Elle

Apr 24, 2012

I teach 7th grade language arts and I want to do poetry with my students. I, however, don't want to do the "typical" poetry (haikus, cinquains, concrete, etc.). I wanted to do poems in which I really get to see their writing.

The only ones i came up with is Anger poems (Emotion poems), and If You're Not poems.

Does anyone have a...See More

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Josie Whitehead Writing poetry well is an art Sarah. Your children need to understand a little bit about how rhythm is achieved in poetry and it is not difficult. The problem is that most teachers have not learnt this either and it is a little like asking someone who likes to listen to music to then compose it, or even play it. I have a website which I've made as ...See More

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Newbery Award

by Paul

May 1, 2012

I see that The Giver is listed as a fifth grade book. Base on reading, it probably is that level. Based on content, do you believe it is fifth grade or older? What grade do you read The Giver?

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Britih Literature

by Danielle

May 9, 2012

I need to finish a research paper, but I need one more credible source supporting my thesis that Religion is disappearing in modern British Literature. I have written about the characters in "The Canterbury Tales" pretending to be religious because society expected it, and it was a main part of the novel. I have also written how Mary Shelley's, "Fr...See More

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Back to School Books

by Tracey

Jul 30, 2012

Can someone give me the name of some good books for Back to School? I teach 5th grade (SPED)...most of the kids are on a 2nd/3rd grade reading level. Thanks.

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roundstanley The best place I have found to make/get book lists is Book Wizard. Put a term like start of school in the search box then you get a list which you can narrow down by interest level, reading level, etc.

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Sep 29, 2012

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The Mysterious Benedict Society

by p

Jul 30, 2012

For summer reading, I required my incoming 7th grade students to read The Mysterious Benedict Society. I have ideas for activities, etc., but I would like to hear any ideas you might have. Thanks!

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Mark Welch There are some resources listed at [link removed]

On 7/30/12, p wrote: > For summer reading, I required my incoming 7th grade > students to read The Mysterious Benedict Society. I have > ideas for activities, etc., but I would like to hear any > ideas you might have. > Thanks

Aug 16, 2012

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Jamie I have that book on my website (it's free--no registration, no ads). The listing includes a brief book summary, and students can submit book reviews and vote in a book poll. There is a free, ten-question online book quiz (students with scores of 80% or higher are added to the "Hall of Fame").

There is also a student page for the book with...See More

Aug 21, 2012

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Teach History, Art Through Picture Books w/Michael Dooling

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Sep 7, 2012

Bring a combined history, art and writing experience to your your library, school or classroom. Click below to read about Michael Dooling's program.

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Alien may be getting on in years but it still looks surprising good, solid visuals and very solid ov

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Sep 9, 2012

The film is usually attached using glue and seeding headlight and yourself but this will also be more expensive than the sheets. This saves losing out money Liam Neeson at the with and creators this New Years event to be hosted by Fergie. Imagine the costs for a MSICA- Showcase to honor -El Caballo Mayor- Johnny Ventura on his 55 year musical caree...See More

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J.K. Rowling author visit

by roundstanley

Sep 29, 2012

Scholastic.com will be having a virtual author visit w/J.K. Rowling from Scotland. The date is Oct. 11 at noon ET. Scholastic had up the info but it seems to have disappeared. I did find it at... [link removed]/

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Oct 18, 2012

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