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LEP and ESOL Strategies in the Mainstream Class

In: Lesson Plans & Materials

Mainstream teachers can help all students succeed by incorporating ESOL strategies into their daily lesson plans. Here are some suggestions to ensure all students learn. more...

The Outsiders Test Review for Chapters One - Six

In: Curricula/Lesson Plans (general)

Middle school students enjoy reading Hinton's classic novel The Outsiders. Here's how teachers can use study questions to help teens prepare for a test. more...

Reading Study Guide for Night by Elie Weisel

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This comprehensive study guide will help students study for a reading comprehension test on Night by Elie Weisel, including vocabulary, literary elements, and plot. more...

Fun Vocabulary Activities for Maniac Magee

In: Curricula by Grade

Teachers can help middle school students access challenging vocabulary by using fun activities to introduce new words. Here are suggestions for Maniac Magee. more...

Teach Literary Elements Analysis in Maniac Magee

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Students enjoy reading Maniac Magee because of its riveting characters and exciting plot. However, this novel invites deeper textual analysis as well. more...

Group Activities for Analyzing Of Mice and Men

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Though a short novel, Of Mice and Men provides ample opportunity for textual analysis. Middle and high school students can explore several literary elements in groups. more...

How to Identify Author's Purpose in a Passage

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Teachers can help students better understand reading passages by identifying the author's purpose for writing. Here are some tips to guide students while reading. more...

Teach How to Make Inferences on Reading Tests

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Making inferences is a common question type on standardized reading tests. Here's how teachers can help their students develop specific reading strategies to improve. more...

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