Morphology doesn’t require lengthy lessons. A few intentional minutes can transform how students see and use words. These easy, ready-to-use ideas and linked activites will help you bring morphology to life in any classroom K-8.
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Year-Long Planning: Keep the Big Picture in Mind from the Beginning
Don’t lose sight of the big picture with all the things to do at the beginning of the year! Read on for reasons why making a year-long pacing plan for yourself is so important, and use the included calendar templates to get started on your year-long plan as well as monthly unit planning.
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Some Test Prep Ideas (That Could Be Fun!)
I'm hoping that, regardless of what assessment you're prepping for, there are some ideas in this post that could help-- maybe you'll find ideas even if there's NO test to prep for! I also hope that these ideas feel less about test prep and more about purposeful play and practice for students to become better writers and overall learners. Prep, play, and practice don't have to be mutually exclusive.
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Supporting Tone and Mood: Ready-to-Go-Tip
During this long stretch of school, sometimes you need a quick idea to add to your unit or switch things up. This is a grab and go!
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A Holiday Preview: National Poetry Month
The March Slice of Life Challenge is exciting enough, but it’s even more exciting when I know Poetry Month will follow. I’m already thinking ahead to the many ways I’ll be enjoying April with my students and school community, and today I’ll share some of my ideas with you as well.
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Building Vocabulary With Purposeful Games
Building vocabulary empowers kids to communicate effectively and unlock their full writing potential.
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Writing Process Mentor: Ready-to-Go-Tip
Using a tool with a newfound purpose! Teaching middle school writers involves navigating AI challenges and emphasizing the writing process over final drafts.
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Teaching Poetry with a Bracket Competition: Ready-to-Go Tip
Here is a ready-to-use lesson plan for a poetry bracket competition you can use with kidnergarten to eighth grade and beyond!
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Three Strategies For When You Hear “I’m done”
Sometimes, it's nice to have a few strategies on hand to combat the pervasive I'm done syndrome that shows up in writing classrooms.
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Contingency Maps for Writing Workshops
Students who struggle with executive function deficits are in every classroom. Here is a strategy and visual tool that may help and inspire problem solving within your writing workshop.
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Supporting Caregivers in Setting Up Writing Routines for Summer
Read about tips to pass along to caregivers to support writers in continuing to strengthen their writing identities all summer long!
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Live Cam Writing Exercise: Ready-to-Go-Tip
Here's a ready-to-use Hyperdoc with links to live cams for a fun writing exercise you could try today!
