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By lynnmargaret

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Teaching elementary and middle school students about the concept of biography can be fun and exciting with this project. It gives students a chance to be creative while writing and makes connections between students and their family members. ... more »

How to Teach Child to Speak With Confidence

By eHow Education Editor

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While some children are nonstop talkers, this is not the case for all children. Many children are shy and are not outspoken at all. Fear of making mistakes, not having enough to talk about, or being nervous about being made fun of are all ... more »

How to Teach Children About Air Pollution

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Children are more susceptible than adults to air pollution for numerous reasons: Children breath in more air than adults for their body weight, they have smaller and narrower air passages which react harshly to toxins, and they stand closer to ... more »

How to Teach Children About Black History Month

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The story behind Black History Month begins with Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a historian who is frequently called the "Father of Black History." He created the Association for African-American Life and History (ASALH). Later, in 1926, Dr. Woodson and ... more »

How to Teach Children About Congress

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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When you teach children about Congress, you help them understand the importance of the political process and get them involved in the running of our country. This education is especially important for high school students who are approaching the ... more »

How to Teach Children About Habitats

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By taking students to an environmental center to study habitats, they can become more actively involved in their learning. Teaching children about habitats by allowing them to have a hands-on experience engages them in the content. Children can ... more »

How to Teach Conservation in the Classroom

By Heather Walsh

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It seems that everyone these days is concerned about the environment and looking for ways to conserve energy. For those working with young people, there is an ideal opportunity to act as a model to help make changes at an individual level. If you ... more »

How to Teach Creative Essay Writing

By Christopher Miller

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The essay genre is widely thought to have begun in the 1500s with the French writer and philosopher, Montaigne, providing a general format for testing thinking through writing. Montaigne has been credited with saying “I am myself the subject of ... more »

How to Teach Crime Scenes From a Novel

By lynnmargaret

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Several adolescent novels popular with middle-schoolers contain crime scenes in their plot lines. Use this exercise to bring the crime scene to life... more »

How to Teach Descriptive Writing to High School Students

By David Lessem

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High school descriptive writing focuses on developing sophisticated language skills and practicing them in as many different contexts as possible. By using poetry, essay and other forms of literature to develop descriptive writing, you can teach ... more »

How to Teach Diversity Lessons on Hate Crimes

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Diversity is a fact in our world, and teaching students to understand and accept it is important step towards bringing about a more peaceful society. Unfortunately, some people need to see a drastic example in order to understand the lessons ... more »

How to Teach Everything

By Brian Thompson

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I don't care what subject you're teaching, there are a few basic steps you always have to follow... more »

How to Teach Expository Writing to High School Students

By David Lessem

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By high school, most students have learned the basics of expository writing. As a teacher, your goal is to take their writing to the next level and help each student to develop a distinct voice... more »

How to Teach Expository Writing to Middle School Students

By David Lessem

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In middle school English, students begin to learn how to put complex thoughts and ideas together. By teaching your students to write rich, detailed expository pieces, you can show them how to develop their thoughts into complete ideas and capture ... more »

How to Teach Fantasy Writing

By David Lessem

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Fantasy writing is all about transport. The exoticism of the characters and setting have a powerful effect on readers, transporting them to another world. Teaching students to write fantasy means showing them how to construct a consistent, ... more »

How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls

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Trying to teach girls who are filthy rich can be a real challenge, especially if you don't have the backing and support from their friends and family to really make an impact. These "trust-fund babies" may currently spend their days shopping and ... more »

How to Teach Greek Mythology

By David Lessem

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Teaching Greek mythology is a snap. The stories are well organized and straightforward, and the principle characters are easy to identify. The trick is in picking from the wonderful wealth of literature available... more »

How to Teach History Through Playwriting

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Playwriting provides a dynamic way to teach history. It involves students in the lesson so they don't have to passively listen while you cover another chapter of history text. Follow these steps to bring history to life for your students through ... more »

How to Teach Journal Writing for Kids

By David Lessem

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Requiring your students keep a journal is a great way to get them to think about a book, a period of history or simply their own lives. As a teacher, however, it is important that you give them clear instructions and guidance on every stage of ... more »

How to Teach Journal Writing for Teenagers

By David Lessem

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When it is done right, teaching journal writing for teenagers is a great way to get them involved in the writing process. The key is to allow them to express themselves and explore important issues in their own lives. The best way to teach teens ... more »

How to Teach Literary Terms to Middle School Students Using Flashcards

By gmichael67

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I have found it beneficial to begin the school year by teaching the students the literary terms they will need to know for that year and beyond. Then when these terms or examples of them show up in our reading, they are prepared and know how to ... more »

How to Teach Middle School Students the Concept of Dialect

By gmichael67

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As a middle school literature teacher, I am often confronted with students who have difficulty understanding a passage or an entire story due to the language used. To help them better understand dialect, I use this lesson... more »

How to Teach Mythology

By David Lessem

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Myth is a timeless and vast source of inspiration and entertainment. Teaching mythology is an absolute pleasure, but it does require structure. Creating a framework to organize and discuss the varied world of myth is key... more »

How to Teach Mythology to Elementary School Students

By David Lessem

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Elementary school students love the fantastic adventures and strange creatures in mythology, and will listen with rapt attention to stories about the origin of the world, the adventures of heroes and tricksters, and battles between good and evil. ... more »

How to Teach Mythology to High School Students

By David Lessem

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In elementary school mythology units, students are exposed to myths primarily as literature. In middle school, the focus is usually on classical civilization and the cultures and wars of the ancient Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians. In high school, ... more »

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