Have fun creating poetry with these five poetry frames which also teach parts of speech and work on word choice.
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Teaching and Writing Poetry
Writing Poetry is about Choice: Poetry is shorter than prose, so the writer must pick the most powerful and precise language possible to pack the punch. Into my toolbox, I pack an idea, a feeling, a poetic structure, and a thesaurus. The Idea: An idea is a topic you would…
Continue ReadingEmotional Preferences for Learning
How do I like to study? Sometimes we forget that the internal emotional factors of motivation, responsibility, persistence, and structure play an important part in the learning process. When we understand our learning style preferences, we can find ways to take full advantage of our strengths and overcome our weaknesses. …
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Where Do You Like to Study? When I attended high school, students all sat in straight-back chairs with attached wooden desks under fluorescent lights. Some students prefer a structured environment for learning, but not me! Once I returned home, I threw my books on the floor of my room, propped…
Continue ReadingDetermining How I Learn Best: An Overview of Learning Styles
With Covid-19, we are all doing a lot more teaching and learning at home. Parents divide their time between working and helping their children with school. Knowing your child’s preferences for learning can make the task at hand a little easier. Learning Style Preferences Explained: Twenty-five years ago, I attended…
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