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Background Music for Writing!
Before my students write, I ask—“What country do you want to visit today?” We then play a 4K video of that country with light music. There is something about beautiful views and ideas. Here are some videos I play in my classroom: Norway 4K: Iceland 4K Italy 4K: New Zealand 4K: Dubai 4K: Romania 4K: Argentina 4K: USA 4k:
The ULTIMATE Collection of Soccer Activities for the Classroom!
10-Sentence Story Challenge: Messi vs. Ronaldo Showdown! Video: Worksheet: Who is Better: Messi or Ronaldo? (Writing Prompt) Worksheet: Add Punctuation to the Paragraph on Lionel Messi! Teaching that a period represents a long pause and a comma a short pause can be a useful starting point, especially for younger students or those new to punctuation. This approach provides a simple, intuitive way for them to “hear” sentence structure. Of course, punctuation is more complex than
Logos (Lesson and Activity)
Worksheet: Here is an introductory activity to ethos, pathos, and logos
Pathos (Video Lesson and Worksheet)
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Anadiplosis (Lesson and Activity)
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Detective Training! (Focus Challenge)
This activity is designed to reinforce the importance of carefully reading directions before beginning any assignment. Many students tend to skim instructions and rush into their work, which can lead to errors, confusion, and unnecessary frustration. This challenge provides a fun, engaging, and memorable way to highlight the importance of attention to detail. Donate Here: