A quick, but challenging discussion topic for any age: “Is it always fair to make decisions based on a majority vote?”
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Studying Ambiguous Sentences
This type of sentence has great possibilities for classroom application because of its two different interpretations. It’s a perfect tool to: demonstrate careful reading, showcase the need for editing while writing, and encourage creativity and divergent thinking.
Jabberwocky, Parts of Speech, and Context Clues
Let’s see how we can use a classic piece of poetry to enhance a lesson on parts of speech or context clues. This provides exposure to a great work and also increases the complexity of a typical task.
An Image for Divergent Thinking Practice
I think this is an interesting way to practice our students’ divergent thinking skills. What else could this trash can’s icon represent?
Writing Mother’s Day Similes
Mother’s Day is coming up, and it’s the perfect chance to practice figurative language. Help your students create thoughtful cards, packed with rich similes and metaphors that relate directly to their mothers.
The Mysterious Benedict Society – Book Study Ideas
After it was recommended dozens of times, I finally read The Mysterious Benedict Society and I wish I had read it sooner!
Why Gifted Kids May Not Be Great Tutors
It’s so easy to assume gifted kids will be the academic leaders in a classroom. Beacons of light for the other kids to follow. Dina Brulles and Susan Winebrenner explain the problem…
A Millionaire By Doubling Pennies
How long will it take to get a million dollars if you start with a penny and double it?
Olympic Medal Math Project
In the paper, I read about Norway’s dominance of the Winter Olympics, despite being a tiny country. I love this juxtaposition of unexpected data! Let’s turn it into a math project. Here are some questions I thought of…
Create A Civilization: Governments
My students, as part of their Create A Civilization project, had to select a type of government and explain its consequences. So I loved finding this list of all the different types of government.