Before We Meet: Download: Literary Devices Foreshadowing Activity Important Events Reading: Read chapters 1, 2 and 3 Pick a Project: (Choose 1) Family Portraits: Draw a portrait of Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and Dudley. Choose a quote for each one that … [Read more...]
Fraction Fun! Sample Lesson
Step 1: Download the Lesson Sheets: Notes (please note that this link is not live in the sample lesson) STEP 2: Prezi Presentation Go through the presentation below. STEP 3: Do the Follow-Up Activities Choose at least 2 activities below: (please note that the first 3 links are not live in the sample … [Read more...]
Food-tastic Fractions! Sample Lesson
STEP 1: Print out the Lesson worksheets (please note that these links are not live in the sample lesson) Jelly Bean Frames Recording Sheet STEP 2: Prezi Presentation Go through the presentation below. STEP 3: Do the Follow-Up Activities Choose at least 2 activities below: (please note that … [Read more...]
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Middle School): Sample Lesson
Before We Meet: Download: Something to Talk About Reading: Read chapters 1, 2 and 3 Literary Luminary: Pick out a part from the reading you want to share. It could be interesting, very important, fun to read, scary, captivating…anything you want. Be ready to share the part you chose … [Read more...]
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: High School Level
Let's enjoy the world of Harry Potter together! We'll make a book of spells, give the teachers a report card, create artwork of the fantastic beasts, and figure out where the sorting hat would place friends and family. And all the while, we'll be learning all sorts of things! Overview: Ages: This course is … [Read more...]
“Frindle” Literature Circle
Why is a pen called a pen? Who makes up words? Who decides if they belong in a dictionary? And most importantly, can people like you and me INVENT new words? Fifth-grader Nick Allen wants to know the answers to these questions...and he comes up with a brilliant (but controversial) way to find out! Course … [Read more...]
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Middle School Level
Let's enjoy the world of Harry Potter together! We'll make a book of spells, give the teachers a report card, create artwork of the fantastic beasts, and figure out where the sorting hat would place friends and family. And all the while, we'll be learning all sorts of things! Overview: Ages: This course is … [Read more...]
Get Creative!
There are SO many ways to respond to an assignment...and I say, the more creative, the better! Here are some ideas you can try out, but feel free to launch off in your own direction! Create a poster, picture, or digital artwork Make a PowerPoint presentation Make a shoebox diorama Make an imaginary … [Read more...]