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Writing Prompt: Lost in the Woods

Here is my latest story prompt. Students need to watch the video and read the beginning of the story. Then they need to finish writing the story with 150 words or more.

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Simon Biles Article and Comprehension Questions

Here is another “5-minute reading activity.” The goal is simple: get students reading and answering text-based comprehension questions. That’s it. I use these activities with my reluctant readers. Students watch the video, read the text, and answer the questions. These activities have been great for building “psychological momentum” for my students. When students are not used to reading, they resist. They fake read, cheat, copy, etc. This activity is set up for students to succeed […]

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