Middle School

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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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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5 ways To Practice Oral Communication in World Languages

Oral communication skills have always been an important component in instruction of World Languages.  With the increase of standardized assessments in language courses across the nation, spoken communication is even more critical.  Students need to...
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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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Five Earth Day Writing Activities

With Earth Day approaching on April 22nd, classrooms across the country are abuzz with preparation and activity in learning about environmental awareness.  This is an opportune time to get students interested in saving the environment as well as collectively...
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