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10 STEPS TO MAKING CHOCOLATE

10 STEPS TO MAKING CHOCOLATE Prep: Send out notice to parents for ingredients. I like... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #21- Writing the Conclusion of a Narrative Essay

Do you need ideas for writing a conclusion for a narrative story?  This post will... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #20- Dialogue in a Narrative Essay

Are you looking for ideas to teach students how to write dialogue in a narrative... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #18- Building Suspense and Climax in a Narrative Essay

Are your students writing stories that are blah?  Show them how to build suspense and... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #17- Writing the Body Section of a Narrative Essay

Do your students need help developing the body section of a narrative essay? This post... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #16- Writing an Introduction for a Narrative Essay

If you are looking for ways to teach students how to write an introduction in... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #15- Plot

Do you need ideas for teaching plot to a narrative story?  A plot is the... Read More

Rock and Write

Rock and Write!  Rockin Resources is well known for our writing products.  Pam always liked... Read More

Test Prep Tips and Strategies

Test Prep Tips and Strategies I’ve been fortunate to be a part of two upper... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #14- Graphic Organizers for Narrative Writing

Now that the prompt has been introduced and students brainstormed ideas for the prompt, it... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #13- Setting Writing Goals

Before moving on in the writing process, it is a great place to have students... Read More

Mini Lesson #12- Task, Purpose, Audience for Narrative Writing

This post will give teachers and homeschool parents ideas to help students understand the task... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #11- Prewriting for Narrative Essay

Are you ready to give your students a narrative writing prompt but don’t know where... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #10- 3 Steps to Prepare for Narrative Writing

Are you getting ready to teach narrative writing?  This post will give you 3 steps... Read More

Christmas Around the World Web Quest and More!

Coming off of Thanksgiving break and knowing that Christmas is all around us, it is... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #9- The Writing Process

What is the writing process? The writing process is a way to promote successful writers.... Read More

Writing Mini Lesson #8- Table of Contents and Progress Grade for Notebooks

Are you looking for ideas for a table of contents for interactive writing notebooks?  These... Read More

Secret Garden Unit Revised!

I am so stinking excited to teach Secret Garden this year.  I took my old... Read More