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Two articles address writing in science. The authors of The P.O.E.T.R.Y of Science use the acronym (predict, observe, explain, think, reflect, yearn to learn more) to describe the processes used in student "journals." What they describe as a journal is the same as newer definitions of science notebooks. Whether you call it a notebook or journal, if you require more than just a collection of assignments or a log of events, the rubric in this article can be helpful. In Scientific Journals: A Creative Assessment Tool the authors describe how guide students through the process of integrating science and writing skills. If you're a secondary teacher, these articles are great resources, especially if you have students who are new to the idea of writing in science. Other resources related to science notebooks can be found in a SciLinks blog entry from June 2008.

In an effort to help motivate students to read nonfiction, students are challenged to use a timeline to help them name the year when certain products were invented.

This great series follows the same basic format as the original upper levels, but it is simpler and contains exercises and words geared toward younger students. Each student book includes sixteen

Allies and Aliens is an Interactive Student Module for Grades 7 and 8 designed to increase students' ability to recognize bias, prejudice, propaganda and hate on the Internet and in other media.

The Compare & Contrast Map is an interactive graphic organizer that enables students to organize and outline their ideas for different kinds of comparison essays.

Eye on Idioms includes a series of exercises, in which students view the literal representations of idioms and then examine their metaphorical meanings.

Love Is A Battlefield? Life Is a Dance? Use this creative writing exercise to demystify extended metaphors for your students. Before they know it, they will not only be writing their own, but they will also be well on their way to recognizing this diffi

Here a collection of question stems that can be used to encourage students to reflect on their learning

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Novel Units offers a quality literature program. With Teacher Guides, Student Packets, and paperbacks for hundreds of popular, award-winning, and classic novels, we have the largest selection of literature guides available anywhere. Time-saving, inspirin

The Persuasion Map is an interactive graphic organizer that enables students to map out their arguments for a persuasive essay or debate.

With full curriculum resources focusing on issues related to the Conquistadors' exploration and conquest of the New World, this online learning adventure for students and teachers retraces the footsteps of four Spanish explorers.

Tools and tips for working with high ability students in the general classroom

This is a virtual classroom for my students.

A browsable and searchable digital library of materials for K-12 teachers and students.