Tag: Graphic organizer

My Favorite Podcasts for the Classroom

Change things up in the classroom with these highly engaging podcast episodes! There's a little bit of everything here: funny, scary, serious, and educational. I include links to the specific podcast episodes and tips on how to use them in the classroom. Enjoy!

Want to try podcasts in the classroom? I can help! This post lists out my favorite podcasts along with what standards and texts to pair them with. Many teachers prefer seasonal activities so Iā€™m going to break this up by month. However, any of these can be used at any time throughout the year. *UPDATE! …

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Creating Character Maps

Keep track of all the ulterior motives, secrets, and Goodys with this interactive character map for "The Crucible." You tell students where to put each character or up the rigor and have students figure it out for themselves as part of an assessment for Act 1. Perfect for Interactive Notebooks!

A good character map can determine whether or not a student “gets” a story. I have some students who are unable to picture a story in their head. Imagine trying to keep track of half a dozen characters and you can’t picture what they look like or visualize what they are doing. Some students are …

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