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  • Vocabulary List: Since these words are difficult, here is a more simply worded vocabulary worksheet: Here are 10 comprehension questions about the video. The wording of the questions might be difficult, and may require some guidance.

  • Grammar: Adjectives vs. Adverbs (Difficulty: Medium)

    Hopefully if you are doing this lesson, you at least have an idea of what an ADJECTIVE and an ADVERB are! However, if you forgot, here’s a short review: Both are about describing something. What is the difference? ADJECTIVES describe NOUNS, and ADVERBS describe VERBS. ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸMake sure you know what a noun and verb are…

  • Writing: Journal (Pet Robot)

    Welcome to the first Journal Writing post! Although you probably have some experience writing journals already, let me explain what they are to you: What is a journal? It’s where you can write your ideas, stories, and feelings! It’s not for school or a grade; think of it as a light writing practice. In each…

  • Writing: Context Clues (Difficulty: Medium-Hard)

    Context clues are extremely relevant and important when learning any language. Although it seems complicated at first, once you form the habit of looking for context clues, your writing and vocabulary comprehension will increase a lot. Look at this picture: How is she feeling? Angry! Mad! Upset! Good job, you just used a context clue!…

  • The Potion of Patience (EASY Version)

    Vocabulary List (10 words): The Potion of Patience Pip was an apprentice. He was learning how to make potions from his master. One day, the master said, “Pip, today we will make a magnificent potion. It will be beautiful and shiny. But you must follow the rules.” Pip was very excited. He wanted to make…

  • The Potion of Patience: (HARD Version)

    Vocabulary List (20 words): Note: The vocab in this reading is quite long and complicated. I recommend reading each word aloud and pronouning each part of the word. The Potion of Patience In a cozy workshop tucked inside the trunk of a giant willow tree, lived a young gnome named Pip. His ears were pointy,…

  • Writing: Adding Details (W Questions)

    Something that I always strongly, strongly emphasize in my lessons is making sentences longer. Don’t just give me a boring, short sentence; try to add more RELEVANT information. However, 1st graders really struggle with this, so it’s like a daily game of tug-of-war, trying to get them to add details. So, today I’m going to…

  • Listening: Giant Pandas (Difficulty: Medium)

    Make sure you know the following vocabulary before watching the video: Giant Pandas: Vocabulary Words Time to practice! Next, watch the video and answer the questions. Make sure to be writing in COMPLETE sentences. Your grammar doesn’t have to be perfect, but you need a good answer!

  • Book Masterlist

    I’ve had lots of parents ask for book lists, and although I have a list of websites that one can browse through to find something they like, I wanted to provide a more specific list of books with a short description and what reading level I think would match them. This list will be updated…

  • Grammar: Irregular Verbs (Medium-Hard)

    This should be a review of what students already know: past tense verbs. You might be thinking, โ€œTeacher, we already learned this in kindergarten! We even did this in class!!โ€  The fact is, students speak and write everyday without using the past tense correctly. ESPECIALLY the irregular ones. Yes, even you!!! You can still get…