K-12

Book reports are a classroom staple for many reasons. They ensure that students read the book (at least for the most part), they allow students to demonstrate understanding of literary concepts...

Every printed book that is published by a company lists information inside the book about when and where it was produced and by whom. When making a bibliography or listing book references, it is...

There comes a time in every student's life that they have to write a book report. For some people, this is extremely difficult. It doesn't have to be, however. Whether you are writing your first...

It may seem like a daunting task when a book report assignment is handed out in class. Reading takes time and when its considered homework, it seems to take forever. However, reading can also be...

Almost all high school and college teachers require this. They are right, if done correctly, you will do better on your test grades. Annotating is not that hard if you know what you are looking...

Multimedia is the combination of several types of media: video, audio, images, text and animation. The possibilities are endless, and it constantly surrounds students in their leisure time--video...

Writing a book report is something that may require a lot of help for your child at first. But once they get the format down, they will no longer need your help. Although every teacher has their...

Knowing the reading level of a book is critical for reading comprehension. There are multiple ways to find out the reading level of a book. Often, the reading level, or an age range, is provided...

A book report is more then just showing what your child learns at school, it also helps them learn while doing the report itself. It is important to make sure they understand the book they are...

An encyclopedia, whether online or in book form, is a handy tool to gather information. You can learn a lot from an encyclopedia, as long as you know how to use it correctly. Using an encyclopedia...

Tis the season for turkeys and fall leaves, so make this adorable bulletin board, guaranteed to be a hit with kindergarten through sixth grade!

Sunday school is a time to learn about a specific religion. Kids at Sunday school learn rituals, stories and songs that relate to their religion or culture. Although religion is a serious issue...

Assigning book reports to students is an effective way to asses reading comprehension. It also gives students the opportunity to illustrate their grasp of important literary themes. While making...

Often, reading is conceived as a solitary, quiet activity. But recorded novels, plays and poems have been popular since the early years of radio. Now, people choose to multitask while listening to...

Reading to your children should be a habit that you star as early as possible. A key time to read to your child is at bedtime. This is the time your child is calming down and ready to give you...

Washington Irving was an author and historian who lived from 1783 to 1859. During that time, he wrote a collection of stories called The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. One of the stories...

Writing is one of the best ways to express your feelings about the world around you. And writing for children can be an excellent way to enhance your own creativity and imagination. If you wish to...

Kindergarteners love learning. They want to know words and count everything around them. In their class, they are learning to recognize common words such as “and” and “big.” They are learning to...

Big Books are utilized by teachers, especially in the pre-school and early elementary years, to allow the entire class to view the book being read. This foamcore Big Book easel will hold a...

Using the story "Amelia Bedelia" by Peggy Parish as the basis for a lesson for elementary school students is an educational way to introduce the idea of literal interpretation. Using the book as...

Children who go to public schools are required to make or buy book covers for their textbooks, so that the books hold up well and can be passed on to other students next semester. This article...

Sometimes we leave test preparation to the last minute and find we have an entire book to read. Although, as a teacher, I don't recommend it, there is a way to read a book in one night. The...

It is pretty easy to teach a baby to read. One of my first books was "Snug House, Bug House". I learned to read at the age of two. I still love that book. And you only need a few...

Writing a book report on a work of historical fiction is best accomplished by dividing the task into two parts. The reader of the book report will need to be aware of both the fictional elements...

Doing well in school is important whether you are in elementary school, middle school, high school, college or graduate school. Knowing how to effectively study increases your chances of doing...

Writing a quality essay book report requires time and an understanding of language. Good book reports should have an introduction, a detailed description of the content and an evaluation of the...

Your teacher may assign a book report in order to test and improve your reading and writing skills. A non-fiction book report is a short, four-paragraph essay summarizing a work of fact, such as a...

Activities for children's literature can serve as magnets that attract children's interest during their formative years. These activities help develop lifelong reading habits. Children's...

A book report is a short essay describing what a particular book is about, coupled with a brief reaction from you. This may not be the first book report you have ever been assigned, and it...

You had to write them in elementary school and you find yourself still writing them in middle school. Indeed, book reports are a common fixture in middle school English or Language Arts classes....

Even though it might not seem like a fun activity at first, writing a book report effectively is a great way to expand both your writing and reading abilities. Instead of putting forth a...

Writing a book report can be a daunting task for many people. Where to start, what to say and how to say it all plague the minds of students. Writing a book report on a mystery can be simple if...

While book reports are traditionally short and simple papers that let students show they've read a book, there's no requirement that book reports always take this form. Book reports can be done in...

Book reports are a quintessential part of the school experience. If you're in seventh grade, however, the book report can pose new and sometimes intimidating expectations. Teachers may require...

"Frindle" is a book for young people written in 1996 by Andrew Clements. In an act of enterprising rebellion, much to the dismay of his teacher, the main character in the story decides to call a...

A book report is a factual account of a book's author, characters, plot and theme. Book reports differ from book reviews, in which the writer personally reflects on the book while providing a...

A book report is a way to reflect on what you've read, identify a book's strengths and weaknesses, and show your understanding of the author's message. It can persuade others to read the story...

A book report is an important tool that will serve you throughout your academic years. It shows your teacher -- and, more importantly, you -- that you have read the book. Book reports are...

Eric Carle's book "A House for a Hermit Crab" can be used to teach a variety of lessons to younger students. It would be a fitting addition to a unit about ocean animals or homes. It can also be...

Students are often assigned books to read and report on that they find inaccessible. Either they aren’t interested in the main character, or the story doesn’t seem interesting, but often they...

When children begin to read, teaching them to understand what they are reading is important. Many times they skim through just to get it over with. Make sure to check for understanding while they...

Space is an interesting subject to young children. Although many topics involving space may be too complex for primary students, there are still many things your primary students will be able to...

Remember the good old days when you were required to cover your books and used the paper bags from the grocery store to do so. Well, if you have forgotten how to make them here is a quick reminder...

Keeping track of homework and turning in assignments on time is almost impossible unless you keep a planner. This is the system I taught my 7th-grade students. You can use a homework planner...

If you would like to get more involved with your child's school work or if you would like to help your child improve his or her reading skills, then reading a novel or chapter book and having a...

Correctly citing references in an essay, paper or presentation is crucial for academic honesty and success. Professors and teachers routinely take off points for incorrect citations or for having...

Jack and Annie from the Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne continually engage in exciting adventures as they magically travel throughout different time periods. Their adventures in...

The library is a place where students can learn from books and can learn to enjoy books and the written word. Creative library projects are designed to help students learn more about books and to...