ELA Lesson Plans: Online sources

unit in media criticism as much as reading non-fiction tex

Dr. Hiebert recommends using the acronym KNOWS as a way to guide students in making connections:

It’s a great, and entertaining, way to show how audio, visual and the selling of a product to a girl or boy (as opposed to any gender kid) is done

One way we talk about informational text is through a creative writing project called Imaginary Peaceful Lands. Students read and analyze text structure of travel brochures, and then create their own, built around the themes of an imaginary place and elements of peace. Of all the projects, this is often the one that they say they had the most fun with at the end of the year reflection.

our two main characters must have internal goals and external goals that they’re trying to reach. If you can bring your characters’ goals into conflict, and thus the hero and heroine into conflict, you have a good chance of creating believable tension that will keep your readers engaged.

In any classroom, a video game can provide a sure-footed entry point into content. Interested in teaching tone?

There are going to be times when they will be scratching their heads over something they have read, but not quite understood.

The acknowledgment of a Professional Level of performance offers an extra measure of challenge for all students.