What is the Main Idea of a Passage? Literary Texts
Teaching main idea is no easy feat. On the surface, it appears simple. You read a passage: a poem, short story, news article, etc. Then, you ask yourself? What is the main idea of a passage? For most of us, this task may seem effortless. You know the topic and basic...
How to Cite Textual Evidence: Paraphrases
One of the capstones of most reading comprehension standards is to CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE! Every answer needs support! Unfortunately, most students struggle with citing evidence, especially when it comes to PARAPHRASING. They might know an answer because they...
How To Cite Textual Evidence: Direct Quotes
One of the capstones of most reading comprehension standards is to HOW TO CITE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE! Every answer and/or claim needs support! Unfortunately, most students struggle with how to cite textual evidence. They might know an answer because they understand the...
5 Research Paper Writing Tips: Brainstorming
The absolute apotheosis of writing, the Research Paper, can be a tough assignment to handle for any student. If you get to chat with a student one-on-one to discuss research paper writing tips, this goal might not seem so overwhelming. We, however, don't have just 1...
25 Homeschool Outdoor Activities During a Walk
I am a person who relies on a schedule, a loose schedule, but a schedule nonetheless. Likewise, my kiddos also thrive when they know both their parents' expectations when it comes to various parts of the day. And because I am more academic than what I would call...
5 Ways to Make the Most of National Poetry Month
National Poetry Month in the month of April is a time to read, enjoy, and celebrate poetry and poets that really connect with who we are! In 1996, the Academy of American Poets decided that we needed a month dedicated to making the everyday person aware of the people...
Poetry About Fear And Overcoming It
Teaching Poetry About Fear-We all have fear, and in the midst of the pandemic, the topic of fear has become ubiquitous. At some point, we have all been afraid of something. As children, we might have feared the monster under our beds, in our closets, or outside our...
5 Fun Poems For Kids To Read No Matter The Age
FUN POEMS FOR KIDS-Teaching poetry should ALWAYS be fun, especially when it comes to introducing poetry analysis to kids! If we start off by reading old poems with little to no context, focusing on high-level language, or defining literary devices, we may turn kids...
6 Tips for Practice on Reading Comprehension
Creating Reading Comprehension High School Practice Worksheets takes tons of time and effort. They are not simple, nor are they easy, yet they are necessary! I don't know about you, but it can seem overwhelming to constantly try to connect every activity with the...
5 Strategic Steps When Using A Rhetorical Analysis Essay Outline
Teaching writing is tough! We live in a world with a multitude of resources available, but so many times, it's just not enough. Students need simple ways to analyze rhetoric, and a rhetorical analysis essay outline is just the ticket! By simplifying the process of...
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