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LitLinks: How poetry helps students ‘see’ the ocean deep
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LitLinks: How a real-world challenge can help build informational writing skills
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LitLinks: How to explore shades of meaning in STEM literature using synonyms
The practice of using a thesaurus to find synonyms is a common, often lively activity...
LitLinks: Craft concrete poems using STEM nonfiction
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LitLinks: An easy way to help students practice observation skills
Engaging students in scientific observation can be as simple as exploring ice cubes. In my...
LitLinks: How to encourage students to experiment with natural dyes
Humans are fascinated by color and have found many applications for it. Dye molecules that...
LitLinks: 3 easy syntax exercises to discover the science of sentences
Syntax provides us with the “rules” for writing sentences that make sense. Placing words in...
LitLinks: What happens next? Sequencing in narrative nonfiction
Sequencing is the ability to break down an event into simple steps and put those...
LitLinks: Show students how to share observations with descriptive writing
Scientific discoveries are made every day, but before scientists can tell the world about what...
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