March 13-19 on ReadWriteThink

We’ve set our clocks forward for Daylight Savings Time, and Spring is nearly here. What will you do in class this week? Here are some resources from ReadWriteThink to support you.

New Resources

• Answer students’ questions and discuss current events with Thinkfinity.org’s classroom resources on earthquakes & tsunamis.
   
• In like a lion, out like a lamb! It’s the perfect time for the grades 7–12 lesson It’s Raining Cats and Dogs! Make a Children’s Book about the Weather.
   
• Hear about fiction & nonfiction books that explore music in the lives of teens on Episode 36 of Text Messages: Musical Books for Teens.

From the Calendar

• March 15: Beware the Ides of March! Explore superstition and proverbs—and perhaps a bit of Shakespeare. (For grades 3–12)
   
• March 16: The Scarlet Letter was published in 1850. Ask students to explore the meaning of the book’s title, characterization, related movies and more. (For grades 9–12)
   
• March 17: Today is St. Patrick’s Day. Talk about Irish tales and world culture to celebrate. (For grades 1–12)
   
• March 19: On this day in 1918, the United States passed the U.S. Standard Time Act. It’s the perfect time to talk about time! (For grades 3–12)
   
• Look ahead to next week for resources on World Poetry Day and birthdays of writers Kate DiCamillo and Robert Frost!

Connecting with Other Teachers

• Want to ask questions, exchange ideas, & share resources for teaching reading & language arts? Join our Reading & Language Arts group forum.
   
• What books do you recommend to get kids laughing and learning? Share your favorites in Humor and Giggles in the Classroom.
   
• How are you celebrating Women’s History Month with your students or in your classroom?

If you have feedback or questions about ReadWriteThink, all you have to do is contact us. Have a great week!

—Traci Gardner