You probably would have guessed that raven was one of the most frequently used words in Poe’s “The Raven,” but the Wordle word cloud on the right makes the impact of that word visually obvious. Wordle is a free tool…
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Preventing the Summer Slide: June 6 to June 11 on ReadWriteThink
When learning stops during the summer, students suffer from what is referred to as the summer slide—a loss of ability and knowledge from the close of school in the spring to the reopening in the fall. Take advantage of the…
Teaching Spelling Without the Sting: May 31 to June 4 on ReadWriteThink
It’s the time of year when spelling exotic words that you’d never use in day-to-day communication is all the rage. The final rounds of the Scripps Spelling Bee take place, with daily coverage on ESPN. As I wrote in an…
Resources that Rocked the Classroom This Year: May 15 to 21 on ReadWriteThink
Now that classes are nearly over, it’s that time when I begin reflecting on the year and deciding which activities I want to be sure to try again next year. I try to think of the resources that surprised me…
Preparing for the Last Weeks of the School Year: May 15 to 21 on ReadWriteThink
The school year is soon coming to a close. Students will make their way to summer camps, family vacations, and nearby pools and parks. Before you face that room of empty desks, spend a few minutes thinking about the resource…
Focus on Cultural and Historical Exploration, May 8 to 14 on ReadWriteThink
In her Community Story, Jacquelynn Pleis describes how she uses ReadWriteThink’s Exploring and Sharing Family Stories lesson plan as part of a year-end celebration of students’ cultural backgrounds. If you don’t have time for the kind of cultural fair that…
May 1 to 7 on ReadWriteThink
May is Get Caught Reading Month, a nationwide public service campaign launched by the Association of American Publishers to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read. The celebration is supported by hundreds of celebrities, including…
April 24 to 30 on ReadWriteThink
April 30 is El DÃa de Los Niños/El DÃa de Los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). Developed under the leadership of author Pat Mora, this celebration focuses on providing children with books in many languages and making reading an integral part…
April 17 to 23 on ReadWriteThink
April is both National Poetry Month and National Humor Month. Celebrate by having students write funny poems and perform them for their classmates. Try using interactive poetry tools, or challenge your students to create a video about their written work…
April 10 to April 16 on ReadWriteThink
It’s nearly Earth Day! Energize students about preserving the environment with eco-friendly classroom lessons and interactive games from Thinkfinity.org. This week on ReadWriteThink, you can find more resources for Earth Day and other poetry activities, lesson plans, and calendar resources…