everythingESL: The K-12 ESL Resource from Judie Haynes
Interactive Whiteboard Resources: Literacy, Key Stage 2
You're the Editor (Went) Read the story which has lots of the word 'went' and see if you can choose a better word in each case. Useful as a teacher led activity. Elements of a Story The "Elements of a Story" interactive takes the story of Cinderella and explores the different 'ingredients' that make up a story. Compare and Contrast Map An interactive graphic organizer which can helps students to develop an outline for one of three types of comparison essays: whole-to-whole, similarities-to-differences, or point-to-point. Start with a Setting Start a story by creating the setting. Communicating Ideas This website shows you how to design effective posters, newspapers and comics by going through the important elements of each. Badger Wood A road is going to be built through Badger Wood. Writing Instructions Aimed at year 3 pupils, this website explores the features of written instructions. Build Your Wild Self Using Similies to Enhance Writing Skills Chocolates Don't Use Said Comment
Monthly Themes: Safety
Writing Prompt Instructions: Playing sports, riding a bike, and crossing the street all require safety rules. Have students choose an activity and then write instructions for staying safe. Grades K–3 In Case of Fire Have students watch a demonstration of the steps in the “Stop, Drop, & Roll” safety technique. Grades K–3: Physical Education Water Colors Have students learn basic water safety rules. Boat Safety What do traffic lights and lighthouses have in common? Safe Children Have students review 15 general safety rules as they color. Fire Safety Tips Use these coloring pages to review fire safety tips with your students. Grades 1–5: Physical Education Bike Safety Cartoon Have students read about the Rules of the Road and view a cartoon about bicycle safety. Grades 1–8 Quizzes Test students' knowledge about safety. Grades 2–3 Safe on the Farm Ready Rooster has a lot to tell students about farm safety. Grades 2–3: Science Brrrr! Know What's Poisonous Grades 2–4 Food Safety Quiz Grades 2–5 Buckle Up! Grades 2–6
Introducing Scene Spurs: Photos as Writing Inspiration:: Spotlight: E-News from Theatrefolk
Written and Edited by Lindsay Price August, 2011 Welcome! This month, we have an applied playwriting newsletter. Exercises devoted to using photos as writing inspiration. In This Issue INTRODUCTIONAn introduction to the newsletterCHOOSING A PHOTOHow to choose an inspiring photoWARM UPStart every writing session with a warm-up.QUESTIONSUse questions as a path to creativity.ACCEPT ALL IDEASPush students to put every idea on the page.CHARACTER PROMPTSUse a photo to practice character profiles.LOCATION PROMPTSExplore the story possibilities of a location.PERSONIFICATION PROMPTSGive human qualities to something not human.MONOLOGUE PROMPTSWrite monologues inspired by the photo.SCENE PROMPTSWrite scenes inspired by the photo.DOWNLOADSA free sample from Scene Spurs, our new collection of writing prompts. Introduction "Imagination grows by exercise” ~ W. Students have a visceral reaction to the act of writing. To that end, photos are a fantastic starting point for writers. Choosing a Photo Exercise
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Elementary Education Resources: Kindergarten
Elementary Education Resources: Kindergarten List of Contents (click on topic name for more links) Special section contributed by Mrs. Abilene McCutcheon's 7th Grade Art and Crafts Class at W.B. Goodwin Community Center in North Charleston, South Carolina Family Fun: Make your own Cereal Box SandalsMy Coupons: Garden Basics for Kids National Geographic: Garden activities for young childrenBedroom Furniture Spot: Wood Crafts for Children Scholastic Teachers: Have fun creating drama in both darkness and light Ohio State University Extension: Recycled Craft Ideas Excellent Arts and Crafts Resource from the Appleton Area School District, WisconsinThe Story of Stuff Project: The Story of Bottled WaterEnchanted Learning Software: Learning to make a box guitar General Resources and Activities A day in the life of a Preschool teacher--by Leslie McCollom Absolutely Green--facts about St. Building with Wood: Tips and More--this one's for Jack :) Butterfly Coloring Pages Dr. Early Literacy Advisor Mrs.
Story Structure for Children's Books, Novels, Movies, etc.
A short explanation of story structure In a romance, the two people who are "meant to be" are typically protagonist and antagonist. They tend to spend a lot more time causing trouble for the other than they do being in love. Watching two people simply be in love would get tiresome quickly! Story Structure and the Arc of a Story Once something has happened, and now that something has to be done, you are into the second act (or middle) of a story. The middle of a story is always the story's longest part. This second act of a story consists of the protagonist trying to get his or her life back in order. Of course, if the first thing the protagonist tries results in success, you end up with a very short story. In The Cat in the Hat, Thing One and Thing Two are introduced after the cat has already made his own mess. So when does the second act (or middle) of a story end? The third act, or end, reflects a new stasis, or life as it will be from this time forward. Got all that?
Teacher Tips at The Virtual Vine
Information on this page provided for classroom use only; not for publication. thevirtualvine.com 2003 Teacher Tips Liquid Soap: My very favorite tip is probably one that I picked up last summer. Paint: My second favorite is adding a squirt of liquid soap to each paint container before the students begin painting. Extending Paint: (Submitted by Kay) Not only does the adding of liquid soap to paint help the cleanup, but the adding of some liquid starch seems to extend the paint's smoothness and often all I have to do is add some water when the paint runs out instead of adding more paint. Paint Pans: I use left-over Lean Cuisine or Weight Watcher frozen entree pans to distribute paint to my students for painting. New! No-spill paint trays: Plastic pet food bowls with a wide base at the bottom are great for student to us as paint trays because they will not tip over. Sentence Strip Storage: Clip sets of sentence strips together on one end using paper clamps. *Poems *Songs *Math *Art *Snacks
