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    How to Teach Causes of the American Revolution Using Reader’s Theater

    • by Giselle Rivera
    George Washington and text: American Revolution

    Let’s face it, some students view the subject of history as a boring topic. I too remember being a student and literally just reading from a Social Studies book out loud with students taking turns reading. That was as exciting as it got!  Sitting around and listening to someone read about history is so mundane. […]

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    Effective ELD Lesson Plans for Teaching Native American

    • by Giselle Rivera
    ELD Lesson Plans Native Americans

    Let’s be real, teaching ELD is a pain. If your school district is like mine, Designated ELD curriculum is offered within your reading program. My current reading program is Benchmark Advance.    While I love Benchmark Advance for its ELA curriculum, I’m not that thrilled about their Designated ELD. It isn’t structured to allow for […]

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    Hands-On Activities to Teach the Causes of the American Revolution

    • by Giselle Rivera

    Teaching the Causes of the American Revolution in a way that is fun takes a lot of behind-the-scenes planning. When you are a teacher like myself who teaches all subjects sometimes your Social Studies lesson goes to the back burner, and lesson planning can feel overwhelming.  So I’ve created American Revolution activities that are hands-on […]

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 I teach 5th grade in Southern California at a Title 1 school, and I’ve been in education 20+ years. I create engaging, student-centered resources to help busy teachers and home-schooling families save time, support diverse learners, and teach with confidence.

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