Educational Resources for Teachers and Homeschool Families
I want to discuss reading. Specifically, moving beyond merely reading words on the pages of a book. When our children are young and we read to them, reading time is special and children begin to show their love of books. They'll bring books to us saying, "Read to me!". At such an early age, they… Continue reading 12 Interactive Book Units for Young Readers
This is an in-depth novel study of Louis Sachar’s Holes in which students will delve into literary elements of the book, analyze various topics and themes, write arguments and opinions, conduct research and more! This unit is designed for advanced 6th-8th graders and High School students. Sections of this 112 page study include:– Summary– Metaphors… Continue reading Holes Advanced Novel Study: Literary Elements, Analysis, and More
Brief story overview: Set in England in the early 19th century, Pride and Prejudice tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet’s five unmarried daughters after the arrival of the rich and eligible Mr Bingley, and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, in their village. While Bingley takes an immediate liking to the eldest Bennet daughter,… Continue reading Pride and Prejudice – Why Teach this Novel?
