Lesson Plans

Lesson Idea: Visual Diamante Poetry

Subject:  Language Arts Grade(s):  3-8 Overview Students respond to a photo or visual prompt using diamanté poetry. Background Diamanté is a form of poetry that is based on specific rules of structure. With seven lines total, each with either a...
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Creating Math Stories

By Lynn Trompeter I teach 3rd and 4th grade special education and am constantly making accommodations and modifications to the general education curriculum in order to teach them the same concepts, but in a way that is not so abstract.  Many of my students...
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5 Tips for Teaching Persuasive Writing

Persuasive writing is one of the more complex composition pieces students have to tackle. Along with the standard features of introduction and conclusion, persuasive essays are based on presenting arguments and evidence to debate any potential counterpoints....
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Partnered Cinquain Poetry

Subject:  Language Arts Grades:  6-8 Overview Students will use a visual prompt or text prompt to brainstorm elements of narrative writing for a partner.  They will then take brainstorming ideas from their partner to write a narrative cinquain. Background...
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MS/HS Poetry Collaboration

Subject:  English/Language Arts Grades:  6-12 Creating sophisticated poetry can be an intimidating challenge for some at the middle at the high school levels.  Students may hit a complete road block when trying to get started on choosing a theme for...
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