Hooda Math Blog Story Starters: Creative Writing Prompts for Kids If you’re looking to inspire your students’ writing and creativity, turn to these fun and exciting writing prompts. Perfect for overcoming writer’s block or even starting a brand-new short story in a different narrative, creative writing prompts can help students begin a new piece with confidence. Plus, these story starters can also encourage students to explore different genres while honing their writing skills. Reading a book in a genre, then having students use a story starter in that same genre. Take inspiration from classics like Treasure Island and newer popular series like The Bad Guys to explore how to write thrilling adventure stories. You’re part of a pirate crew in search of a long-lost storied treasure trove. Get students excited about adventure stories with these great books: If you’re looking to inspire your students’ writing and creativity, turn to these fun and exciting writing prompts. You’re part of a pirate crew in search of a long-lost storied treasure trove.
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FUNSHINE Book Wizard Mobile: Level books and create book lists on your iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Read our Frequently Asked Questions about Book Wizard Mobile – now available FREE for iPhones and iPads with retina display and Android devices! Scan Tap Scan to find books by scanning the bar code. Tap Search, then type or say a book’s title, author or keyword. Book Wizard Michigan Online Resources for Educators - Home Collaboration Top Teaching Forty-one tabs. Seriously, I had 41 tabs open on my laptop at once. Forty-one glorious gems that I just could not close, many of them printable resources ready to be utilized immediately. Time spent finding these resources? Anyone who has ever touched Pinterest can attest that it's highly addictive. Read this post to learn about some of the quick and easy literacy ideas I've found through Pinterest. Photo: Visit The Inspired Apple (tab #32) for some gorgeous anchor chart and lesson ideas.
Blogs Immigration: Stories of Yesterday and Today and Ellis Island World War II and the Postwar Period The United States entered World War II in 1942. During the war, immigration decreased. There was fighting in Europe, transportation was interrupted, and the American consulates weren't open. Fewer than 10 percent of the immigration quotas from Europe were used from 1942 to 1945.In many ways, the country was still fearful of the influence of foreign-born people. The United States was fighting Germany, Italy, and Japan (also known as the Axis Powers), and the U.S. government decided it would detain certain resident aliens of those countries. Also because of the war, the Chinese Exclusion Act was repealed in 1943. I believe that the admission of these persons will add to the strength and energy of the Nation." Learn More
Mrs. Hester's Core Support Math Class Video Book Trailers, Author Videos, and Educational Videos for Teachers This Month's Featured Videos (8) Scholastic News: Martin Luther King Scholastic News: Martin Luther KingA video about a man that changed America. Kid Reporter Interviews Ruby Bridges Kid Reporter Interviews Ruby BridgesOn Nov. 14, 1960, 6-year-old Ruby Bridges became the first African-American student to attend William Franz Elementary School in New Orleans. Fifty years later, Kid Reporter Abi Lista talks with Bridges about her experience. The Hero Two Doors Down The Hero Two Doors DownSharon Robinson Middle Grades Jackie Robinson and Civil Rights Jackie Robinson and Civil RightsA video about Jackie Robinson breaking the color line in Major League Baseball, and other civil rights milestones Clifford Norman Bridwell Interview Clifford Norman Bridwell InterviewBeloved author and illustrator Norman Bridwell talks about Clifford. Chasing Lincoln’s Killer
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