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By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 12, 2023 Engaging Spring Novel Studies for Upper ELementary As the weather warms up, it’s a great time to introduce some fun Spring novel studies in your…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Dec 14, 2023 Tips for novel Study Text Selection The novel study text selection process is an important but daunting task. With so many great new titles popping…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 28, 2023 Teaching characterization in a bridge to Terabithia Novel Study If you’re looking for some great activities to use when teaching characterization, look no further than…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Jan 10, 2024 The Hunger Games Teaching Ideas With a fast paced story line, engaging characters, and a much loved movie adaptation, The Hunger Games continues to be…
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated June 18, 2024 Indigenous read alouds are wonderful ways to acknowledge Truth and Reconciliation Day, and start the conversation about this important piece of Canada’s history….
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Jan 3, 2024 Picture books for teaching growth mindset As classroom teachers, we all know how important it is to encourage a growth mindset with our learners. After…