Here are some response questions I use for SSR. These questions are designed to be concise and straightforward while encouraging students to reflect on and engage with what they’ve read. I provide students with a different question each day after they’ve finished reading. Here is an explanation video on Sustained Silence Reading Worksheet: More reading …
Here are two creative writing tasks related to music. I hope they help. Activity 1: Write a 300-Word Creative Story in Response to Two Songs! In this activity, you will write a 300-word creative story inspired by two songs that your teacher will play. Part One: The First Song Part Two: The Second Song Let …
I love giving students space to experiment with words. Here is a tweet on the subject: The following activity is designed to give students space to EXPERIMENT with an assortment of adjectives. I hope it helps! Here is a video on experimentation and writing: More Writing Challenges Here: Donate here:
Here is one of my favorite speeches ever. I hope it helps! Video Analysis: Worksheet: Additional activity: Donate Here:
I’m excited to share this creative writing task with you—it was a huge hit with my students! They absolutely loved it. Here’s how it works: Choose three songs, and have your students write a creative story inspired by each one. It’s a fantastic way to spark their imagination and connect storytelling with music. I plan …
Each of my classes includes at least 20 minutes of “focused silence.” To help students understand the purpose of this practice, I provide them with a detailed explanation. It also includes a writing response, allowing them to reflect and develop their own strategies for making the most of “focused silence.” This is one of my …
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