The Ten Minute Teacher — Planning a Mock Trial

One of my favorite projects to teach and one of my students’ favorite projects to perform is a mock trial. They are competitive, can involve fun costumes, and have a real world connection. Students use a variety of skills to perform a mock trial, including public speaking, making an argument, and using evidence. Mock Trials…

Teaching Textual Evidence and Characterization — The Body Biography

My very first year teaching I discovered an activity that really helped teach students about characterization.  It is perfect for kinesthetic and visual learners; artistic students are also very engaged with this activity.  I have used it in all grade levels and tiers.  You can also use homogenous or heterogenous groups; you can have lower…