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Better Lesson: Comparing Two Cinderella Stories
Students will compare two characters and list their comparisons on a graphic organizer using modern Cinderella stories. This lesson includes a detailed lesson plan for guided practice and partner work, and a video of students engaged in...
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Better Lesson: Welcome to 6th Grade Math
Why is math important? How does math impact our lives outside of math class? This lesson is an introduction to 6th-grade math. Students make connections between math and life while also learning procedures and rules in this 6th-grade...
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Reading Basics: Sounds of Speech
Sounds of speech are the sounds that make up our oral language. Children must understand how speech sounds work to be ready for instruction in reading and writing. To learn more about sounds of speech, browse the articles, parent tips,...
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Assessing Phoneme Awareness and Decoding
How do you assess phoneme awareness and decoding? Use this site to find the answer to this question on phoneme awareness and decoding.
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Mount Vernon Ladies' Association: Where the Cherry Tree Grew
"I cannot tell a lie. "-Washington. Children have grown up listening to the story of George Washington cutting down the cherry tree to teach students lessons on honesty. Was this a true or false story? Read the following interview with...