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Winter Project Based Learning | Start a Hot Cocoa Stand Business PBL
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Christmas Around the World Reading Passage
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Have students rewrite the book they are reading, or a chapter of their book, as a graphic novel. Set parameters for the assignment such as including six scenes from the story, three characters, details about th…
Writing a book report doesn’t have to be boring. Infuse creativity and fun into your assignments with these 100 innovative book report ideas. From edible projects to multimedia …
Creative book report ideas. Check out the clever book report mobile, timeline idea, magazine ad, game board, book report project or even a book report crossword puzzle – there are so many unique 3rd grade book report ideas!
15 creative and digital book report lesson plans (free & ready to use!) The complete collection of book report lesson ideas in one assignment (your students get to choose!) Instructions on how to use these digital book …
Let's renovate the traditional book report by using 1 of these 5 engaging ideas for students to demonstrate their learning.
High school ELA teacher Nancy Barile thinks that should change. Students in 6th grade and above can learn a lot when they are challenged to use higher order thinking skills to …