The Wild Robot Novel Study Ideas
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 15, 2024 “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown is a heartwarming novel that captures the imagination of young readers. Its unique blend of adventure, survival, and the…
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What is Academic Vocabulary?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 14, 2023 Understanding academic vocabulary is a crucial aspect of student success, particularly in upper elementary and middle school. Academic vocabulary comprises the words that are commonly…
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What is a Text Feature?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 11, 2024 Teaching students to navigate and understand text features is a crucial component of literacy instruction, especially in grades 4-7. These features are the building blocks…
What is Historical Inquiry?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 11, 2024 Using Historical Inquiry in the Classroom Engaging students in historical inquiry transforms the classroom into a dynamic environment where history comes alive. Rather than merely…
Ultimate Guide to Character Analysis
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 10, 2024 When teaching fiction, character analysis is crucially important. Without understanding the characters, a story is just a series of events. Character analysis lets readers and…
5 Tips for Beating the Summer Slump
By MARISSA DESPINS, RISSA HANNEKEN, TAMMIE DESHAW, RACHEL JAMISON, JENNIFER MARTINEZ, and RACHEL DEROCHE – Updated June 7, 2024 As summer rolls in, so does the challenge of keeping our students academically engaged. To tackle…