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English Language Development, Social Studies
How to Integrate Social Studies into Upper Elementary Designated ELD Lesson Plans
- by Giselle Rivera
Struggling to find effective ELD lesson plans for upper elementary students? You’re not alone. Many teachers—myself included—find that Designated English Language Development (ELD) programs built into reading curriculum lack engagement, structure, and oral language opportunities. These ELD lessons often fall short of filling the required 30-minute instructional block and don’t provide the speaking practice English […]

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American Revolution, Social Studies
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 me 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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Classroom Tips
The Homework Debate: Making the Case for a Balanced Approach in 5th Grade
- by Giselle Rivera
The homework debate about whether students should be assigned homework or not is a hot topic. Depending on your school, you may or may not assign it. Some schools have a strict policy that homework should not be assigned, while others don’t. There has been a huge movement toward not assigning homework but as a […]

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