Reading & Writing Posts
Despite the fact that we are now living at a time when generative AI tools can be easily prompted to complete writing assignments for our kids, it’s still a good idea for kids to develop and improve writing skills. Good communication skills, critical thinking, and independent thought are all human attributes that writing helps to […]
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Need some essay writing tips for your middle- and high-school age students? The following is a list of the most common types of essays designed to help develop critical thinking, analysis, and communication skills. Included with each essay type are graphic organizers that provide a framework for structuring information; writing prompts for practicing specific essay
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Looking to improve your child’s reading skills? Try implementing these reading comprehension strategies with some free resources. Comprehension Questions – Worksheets & Workbooks Answering questions after reading a text can help readers: There are a number of free sites where you can print out or access online short reading passages with comprehension questions for a
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As a supplement to your existing grammar curriculum, the free grammar resources listed here for grades 1 – 12 include sites to help you teach grammar lessons (through instructional videos or text tutorials), and materials for practicing the skills learned (through online exercises or traditional workbooks). Some of the resources also include assessments like quizzes
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I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree…. Thus began an impromptu game at the dinner table one night, spurred by a conversation we were having about poetry. I don’t remember what started that conversation. It might have had something to do with a college class my oldest daughter is
The following is a list of free resources to help with teaching your kids spelling and vocabulary. Did you know you can also use free AI tools like ChatGPT to create your own activities tailored to your own child? For example, paste your spelling words into ChatGPT and ask it to generate riddles (appropriate to
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Blend the spirit of giving during the Yuletide season, an ill-fated schooner, premonitions of disaster, and an apparition or two and you’ve got the makings of quite a compelling tale – except this one happens to be true, and describes one of the most famous shipwrecks in American maritime history. Check out the history of
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The following Journeys 3rd grade reading activities include a main text reading, with highlights on vocabulary words, and a focus on particular reading skills, like story structure or main idea. There are also writing activities, and spelling lists to go with each main text, with links to Spelling City. Journeys 3rd Grade Reading Resources: Main
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Sentient candies who revolt against their Maker. The real reason the Titanic sank — (did somebody say zombies)? What do these have in common? Why, the makings of a great story, of course. If you’re studying literary elements with your kids, reading short stories can provide a clear view of the whole “narrative arc” in
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These Harcourt and McGraw Hill reading, grammar, and spelling PDF workbooks are free to download: Grade 1 Phonics Practice Grade 1 Spelling Practice Grade 1 Grammar Practice Grade 2 Phonics Practice Grade 2 Grammar Practice Grade 2 Spelling Practice Grade 3 Reading Practice Grade 3 Grammar Practice Grade 3 Spelling Practice Grade 4 Reading Practice
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