Lani deGuia

Lani deGuia

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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Write an Earth Day Journal

Subject:  Language Arts, Science Grades:  3-8 Overview Students will create a daily log of their activities that help preserve the environment and planet. Background There is no day better than Earth Day, April 22nd, to start developing habits of Eco-awareness...
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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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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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Wonder Wednesday: What is Rain?

Hopefully winter weather has finally left your neck of the woods, but oftentimes rain showers and indoor recess continue to dampen our days. Don’t let that get you down! This season brings the chance to watch storms from a window, play in a nice...
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