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Humongous List of 500 Character Trait Words
We all have character traits formed by a combination of behavior, attitude, upbringing, genetics, mood, practice, trauma, praise, social skills, education, and more. We don’t display them at all times. They can be inconsistent and change. They can be both positive and...
Figurative Language Fun Reading and Writing
Who likes figurative language? Everybody does! (That's hyperbole.) The great thing about it is you can say something is something it's not and get away with it (using a metaphor)! When you're at a loss for words, just use "like" or "as" to try to explain what you mean...
10 Graphic Organizers for Reluctant Readers and Writers
Sometimes it just takes one simple thing to get reluctant readers and writers motivated to start their task. That one simple thing could be a fun, creative graphic organizer. So simple, yet so effective at getting them on board. Here are 10 different graphic...
10 Great Ways for Students to Research and Present Information
This year, when you are looking for ideas that go beyond the boring book report or essay, but you still want students to read informational text and present what they learned, try one of these ten ideas. Trust me, they will be happy with the creative approaches and...
How Chameleons Change Colors: An ELA Literacy in Science Lesson
This fun lesson combines science and ELA (a.k.a. literacy in science). Students read about why and how chameleons change color. They explain why chameleons change color in their own words. They make their own paper chameleons change colors in a mini science...
Writing About Me Symbolically
Sometimes it just feels good to write about yourself. The introspection is therapeutic. But it can also be difficult. That's when figurative language saves the day. For example, similes allow you to compare yourself to other things. They allow you to say you are...
Back to School Writing Activities for English Language Arts
As the 2022 school year starts, you have three wishes: 1) You want students to like your class and look forward to the year with you. 2) You want students to get acquainted with each other and with you (while thinking you're super cool). 3) You want them to be ready...
Writing a Poem from a Character’s Point of View
An excellent way to get students to really immerse themselves into a character’s point of view is to have them write a “Five Senses Poem” from the point of view of that character. In this post, I have included 4 poems written from the point of view of Anne Frank...
Writing a Concrete Imagery Poem About a Summer Memory
In your experience, do students just starting the school year want to get to know each other a little, but don't usually want to have to talk too much? This fun writing activity helps students share a summer memory in a relaxed way and it is FREE! It is perfect for...
Writing About Me Using Hyperbole and Simile
This is a fun lesson in which you give students permission to write some fake news (based on truth) about themselves using similes and hyperbole. They are going to write about something they are good at and make it sound as if they are great at it -- like the world's...