Outdoor Lessons – Symmetrical Snowflakes
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 09, 2024 Hello my fellow outdoor enthusiasts! Today I have more fun outdoor lessons to share with you! When the snow falls, it is the perfect time…
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Hatchet Novel Study Activities
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is one of my very favorite novels to teach. I sometimes struggle with engaging my struggling middle school boys, and the male protagonist and survival theme really…
25 Best Short Stories for Middle School
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Feb 29, 2024 short stories for middle school learners When teaching grades 7-9 English, our short story unit is the one I look forward to most. Short stories…
Independent Reading: Tips and Tricks for Success
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 08, 2024 Today is my second post in my series on independent reading. In my first post, I talked all about Independent Silent Reading and why it…
Independent Silent Reading – Why is it important?
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 08, 2024 Today we talk all about Independent Silent Reading. Also, I share why it is so important, and why it needs to be included in your…
Interactive Read Aloud Tips
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated April 11, 2024 Through my last three posts on the Interactive Read Aloud, I hope I have inspired you to try them out in your classroom. In my…