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Shakespeare Vocabulary Bingo

Shakespeare Vocabulary Bingo

Posted on February 10, 2017March 5, 2017 by Lauren Crowley
At the start of a Shakespeare unit, I like to start with some easy games to assuage the fears of some intimidated students.  To familiarize them with common, high-frequency Shakespeare vocab, we play... Read More
Reading for Vocabulary

Reading for Vocabulary

Posted on November 14, 2016March 5, 2017 by Lauren Crowley
Below is a handout I give to students when I ask them to do some independent reading. It can work in small groups and in isolated lessons, or over a longer period of independent reading. [insert_php] ... Read More
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl

Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl

Posted on October 30, 2016March 5, 2017 by Lauren Crowley
Below is a PowerPoint and vocabulary organizer I use when teaching Roald Dahl’s Lamb to the Slaughter, usually as part of a larger short story unit.  It’s a great model text for showcasi... Read More
Very Valuable Vocabulary Handout

Very Valuable Vocabulary Handout

Posted on October 16, 2016March 5, 2017 by Lauren Crowley
If you’d like to encourage your students to incorporate more precise, sophisticated or fun vocabulary into their writing, here is a printable resource that they can stick in the front of their b... Read More
Vocabulary Graphic Organizer

Vocabulary Graphic Organizer

Posted on July 18, 2016March 5, 2017 by Lauren Crowley
Below is a no frills graphic organizer that I use to teach vocabulary. As studies indicate that a person needs to be familiar with 93% of the vocabulary in a text for full comprehension, we do a lot ... Read More

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Hi, I'm Lauren. I'm in my tenth year of teaching secondary ELA and occasionally world history. I'm a returned Peace Corps volunteer, a master's graduate, and a new mom!

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