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Unique Halloween Picture Books with Writing Workshop Ideas

These unique Halloween picture books with ideas for writing workshop activities are perfect for upper elementary read alouds. Older kids will love the fun workshop style writing practice that goes along with these fun October books!

Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” Lesson Plan PDF

This free printable PDF lesson plan for Robert Frost’s poem "The Road Not Taken" is perfect for teaching the poem to 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade students. Clear objectives and differentiation ideas are included!

7 Free Current Events Websites for Students

7 best (and FREE) news websites for students to find engaging current event articles.

20 Classroom Rewards Your Students Will Love

20 inexpensive classroom reward system ideas for upper-elementary and middle school students. These prize box ideas don't include candy or food, and they work well for positive reinforcement incentives.

5 Accurate Methods for Measuring Text Readability

5 accurate methods for analyzing text readability. Determine text grade level in seconds using FREE readability analyzers!

Activities for Teaching Students to Identify Character Traits

Activities for teaching students to identify character traits. Scaffolded lesson plan ideas to ensure student understanding. Teach students to identify character traits and support their choices with textual evidence.

100 Character Traits List Free Printable PDF

100 Character Traits Free Printable PDF List. Help students analyze characters with this free printable list of character traits!

5 Strategies for Understanding New Vocabulary

5 strategies students can use to understand new vocabulary. Teach students to do these five things when reading to comprehend new words.

The Gettysburg Address Summary Writing Lesson

A step-by-step lesson plan for teaching students to analyze, interpret, and summarize Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. This lesson blends ELA and history standards, making it a well-rounded supplement to your upper elementary or middle school Civil War curriculum.