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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Oct 31, 2023 I am just going to come right out and declare how much I love teaching about Ancient Civilizations. I think it is incredibly important to…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Feb 20, 2024 Island of the Blue Dolphins has long been a favorite novel of mine. I have happy memories of sharing the story with my older sister, who…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 15, 2024 Inferring is a super fundamental reading comprehension strategy. It is important because it helps students comprehend text at higher levels. While reading, students learn to…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated March 21, 2024 Getting ready to plan your next Ancient Greece Unit? I have you covered! Ancient Civilizations are definitely my jam, as I have spent close to…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 Good readers naturally make predictions while reading, without evening realizing it. When a student grabs a book from your classroom library, they make a quick…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 04, 2024 Outsiders Novel Study: Teaching Theme Understanding a novel’s theme can be a complex task. In order to grasp the theme of a story, students must…