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Image by Vernon Sampson

We all love to read poetry that evokes strong mental pictures. The Imagery Poems Collection from the writers at My Word Wizard does just that. This wonderful assemblage of verse appeals to the senses as it uses language to paint pictures with words.

Imagery intensifies our experience with a poet's writing as he or she illustrates for us with their words rather than just telling us what they are feeling.

You will enjoy this lovely compilation of poetry. We hope it inspires you to write some of your own.

Fall

Spring

My Summer Day

What Christmas Feels Like

The tree's aglow with colors of red, green, blue, and orange,
The heat's toasty arms warmly embrace us.
Presents under the Christmas tree
Beg to be released from their bright, sparkling coats.
Santa Claus cookies washed down with boiling, hot chocolate;
Shouts of glee and appreciation;
Hearts overflowing with love;
This is what Christmas feels like.

The Way I Play Soccer

Poetry by Natasha Niemi

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Image by Vernon Sampson We all love to read poetry that evokes strong mental pictures. The Imagery Poems Collection from the writers at My Word Wizard does just that. This wonderful assemblage of verse appeals to the senses as it uses language to paint pictures with words.

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You can show the diff. it makes when we use fig. lang in our writing

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Similes and Metaphors Lesson | Online Video Tutorial

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Similes compare things using the words LIKE or AS. Metaphors make comparisons WITHOUT using LIKE or AS.

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Making a classkick drag and drop for ELLS. or the class 

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Making a classkick drag and drop for ELLS. or the class 

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https://study.com/academy/lesson/idiom-poems-lesson-for-kids.html

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That's Not What I Meant!

Have you ever heard the phrase: ''You are the apple of my eye?'' Wait a minute! Since when do our eyes have apples? Don't worry, you didn't miss anything in science class! This statement is simply an idiom.

Idioms are phrases which are commonly used and have a different meaning from how they sound. The meaning of an idiom is figurative, which means it has another meaning than what someone would typically think. For example, if someone didn't know that the idiom ''apple of my eye?'' had another meaning, they might think that it literally meant someone had apples in his or her eyes. Yet, because this is an idiom, it means something different. This idiom actually means that someone likes you and values you more than other people. That sounds much better than apples growing out of everyone's eyes!

Examples of Idioms

Let's go through some more idioms and try to guess what they mean:

''I'm going back to the drawing board.'' For this one, the person doesn't mean he or she is actually going to draw but is going to start over or think about another way to do something.

''That costs an arm and a leg.'' For this one, no, you don't have to pay for the item in body parts. Phew...that's a relief! It simply means that the object is expensive.

''That test was a piece of cake.'' The test isn't covered in icing and candles, but this idiom means that it was easy to do.

Idiom poems are poems that contain idioms. They can rhyme or not rhyme and don't have a set number of lines. In idiom poems, the idioms are used to help the reader visualize what is happening in the poem and think more about what the author really means.

Idiom Poems

Shel Silverstein's ''Losing Pieces'' is a great example of an idiom poem. It goes like this:

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idiom poems: lesson for kids - video & lesson transcript | study.com

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Idiom Poems: Lesson for Kids - Video & Lesson Transcript | Study.com

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Have you ever heard the phrase: ''You are the apple of my eye?'' Wait a minute! Since when do our eyes have apples? Don't worry, you didn't miss anything in science class! This statement is simply an idiom. Idioms are phrases which are commonly used and have a different meaning from how they sound.

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https://sites.google.com/a/lsr7.net/rhe-4th-grade/reading-1/figurative-language

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMSLgxj2dxk

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtntVxyfoJU

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Poetry for Beginners: What is Figurative Language?

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http://4msandmeier.weebly.com/poetryfigurative-language.html

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For Relate: STAAR Questions for your slide decks.

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For Relate: STAAR Questions for your slide decks.

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https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/g4-revising-and-editing-2020-sample-selections-and-test-questions.pdf

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Use for DEEPEN or in PM small groups for Inferencing!

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Use for DEEPEN or in PM small groups for Inferencing!

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https://app.classkick.com/#/assignments/AYLpmEQwS26_935b10EiZQ

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Classkick is a free app that shows teachers in real-time exactly what students are doing and who needs help so they can provide instant feedback.

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On this passage, snippet paragraphs 1-9, then discuss the answer C

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On this passage, snippet paragraphs 1-9, then discuss the answer C

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https://www.teksguide.org/teks/ela46g/overview

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Compare and contrast literature from different cultures

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I use this kernel essay for pre-writing.

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I use this for brainstorming ideas to write about. They fill it in, and then they have a quicklist to pull ideas from when they are not sure about what to write.

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I love using Pixar shorts. They can be used to teach so much in ELA. I use this one for theme.

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The Present - CGI Awarded short film (2014)

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I saw this on Classkick and is a wonderful way to keep track of read alouds and to keep the work purposeful!

You can exchange with the books you choose to read and enter questions that match. What a great way to bridge reading and writing for our kiddos!- Whitney

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Mentor Text for Theme, inference, etc

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qbw1l-IR37Y

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A Boston Globe - Horn Book Honor Book Very short, creative stories pair with bold illustrations in this picture book that will inspire young readers to stretch their imaginations and write stories of their own.

"One day. . . I went to school. I came home. The end," says our storyteller-a girl with a busy imagination and a thirst for adventure. The art tells a fuller tale of calamity on the way to school and an unpredictably happy ending. Each illustration in this inventive picture book captures multiple, unexpected, and funny storylines as the narrator shares her shorter-than-ever stories, ending with "One day. . . I wanted to write a book." This book demonstrates a unique approach to writing and telling stories and is a delightful gift for children as well as for teachers seeking a mentor text for their classrooms.

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One Day, The End: Short, Very Short, Shorter-Than-Ever Stories

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One Day, The End: Short, Very Short, Shorter-Than-Ever Stories [Dotlich, Rebecca Kai, Koehler, Fred] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. One Day, The End: Short, Very Short, Shorter-Than-Ever Stories

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Classkick is a free app that shows teachers in real-time exactly what students are doing and who needs help so they can provide instant feedback.

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Classkick is a free app that shows teachers in real-time exactly what students are doing and who needs help so they can provide instant feedback.

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Classkick is a free app that shows teachers in real-time exactly what students are doing and who needs help so they can provide instant feedback.

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Classkick is a free app that shows teachers in real-time exactly what students are doing and who needs help so they can provide instant feedback.

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Main Idea / Summarising Worksheets

Summarising requires the reader to evaluate the information and determine what is most important. These summarising worksheets and text passages help to teach children to separate the main idea/s from the supporting detail. A number of our graphic organisers are also designed to help children practise identifying the main idea.

Visit our Videos Page for video teaching children the skill of summarising.

Summarising Graphic Organisers

Organise and identify the main idea and the supporting details. Write or draw.

Main Idea/Summary Chart

This graphic organiser is designed to help readers identify the main idea and supporting details of a text.

Story Board

Map out the events of a text. Draw or write. Great for retells and summarising.

Image Cluster Organiser

Fill the middle oval by writing (or drawing!) about a character/setting. Fill the surrounding circles with details about the character/setting. Also useful for teaching main idea, supporting details.

More Reading Strategies:
Back to Reading Comprehension Worksheets

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Main Idea / Summarising Worksheets & Resources * EasyTeaching.net

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Summarising requires the reader to evaluate the information and determine what is most important. These summarising worksheets and text passages help to teach children to separate the main idea/s from the supporting detail. A number of our graphic organisers are also designed to help children practise identifying the main idea.

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You've probably heard of Cinderella. In fact, you've probably seen a movie or two about her story. But, did you know that many authors have adapted Cinderella's story with a humorous twist or to represent various cultures from around the world? Here are some of my favorite versions of Cinderella. These can be read to compare and contrast or just for fun!

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VERSIONS OF CINDERELLA

There are so many different versions of Cinderella to read. In no particular order, here are several different versions of Cindrella. Some are better than others, but I hope you find a new favorite to enjoy.

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters

Mufaro's two daughters react in different ways to the King's search for a wife - one is aggressive and selfish, the other kind and dignified. The king disguises himself to learn the true nature of both the girls and chooses Nyasha, the kind and generous daughter, to be the queen.

Seriously, Cinderella is So Annoying!

OF COURSE you think Cinderella was the sweetest belle of the ball. You don't know the other side of the story. Well, let me tell you...

Cinderella

Poor Cinderella, who is relegated to a dingy garret room by her duplicitous stepmother and beleaguered by her nasty stepsisters, never gives in to hostility or revenge. Instead, this sweet heroine remains steadfast in her kind, gentle ways, and her generosity flows like a mountain stream. This tale of virtue rewarded is as charming and rich as any prince.

Cindy Ellen

Once upon a time, there was a sweet cowgirl named Cindy Ellen, who lived with the orneriest stepmother west of the Mississippi and two stepsisters who were so nasty, they made rattlesnakes look nice! But when a fast-talkin' fairy godmother teaches Cindy Ellen a little lesson about gumption, Cindy lassos first place at the rodeo and the heart of Joe Prince.

Cinder Edna

Once upon a time there were two girls who lived next door to each other. Cinder Edna was forced to work for her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, just as her neighbor, Cinderella, was.

Edna, on the other hand, had learned a thing or two from doing all that housework, such as how to make tuna casserole sixteen different ways and how to get spots off everything from rugs to ladybugs. And she was strong and spunky and knew some good jokes.

Then one day the king announced that he would give a ball ...

Cinder-Elly

Readers young and old will enjoy this fresh look at the age-old tale in which an urban-dwelling Cinder-Elly used the help of a trash can, a copy machine, and even a glass sneaker to find her Prince Charming.

The Rough-Face Girl

In a village by the shores of Lake Ontario lived an invisible being. All the young women wanted to marry him because he was rich, powerful, and supposedly very handsome. But to marry the invisible being the women had to prove to his sister that they had seen him. And none had been able to get past the sister's stern, all-knowing gaze. Then came the Rough-Face girl, scarred from working by the fire. Could she succeed where her beautiful, cruel sisters had failed?

Adelita

Hace mucho tiempo-a long time ago-there lived a beautiful young woman named Adelita. So begins the age-old tale of a kindhearted young woman, her jealous stepmother, two hateful stepsisters, and a young man in search of a wife. The young man, Javier, falls madly in love with beautiful Adelita, but she disappears from his fiesta at midnight, leaving him with only one clue to her hidden identity: a beautiful rebozo -shawl. With the rebozo in place of a glass slipper, this favorite fairy tale takes a delightful twist.

Yeh-Shen

Half-starved and overworked by her stepmother, Yeh-Shen's only friend is a fish with golden eyes. When the stepmother kills the fish for dinner, poor Yeh-Shen is left with only the bones. But the bones are filled with a powerful spirit. When Ye-Shen is forbidden to attend the annual spring Festival, the spirit grants her a gown of azure blue and delicate golden slippers. That night, everyone marvels at the beautiful, mysterious young woman at the ball.

Prince Cinders

In this delightful retelling of the classic fairy tale, Prince Cinders sets out on an adventure, aided by his very own fairy godmother.

Cinderella Penguin

Poor Cinderella Penguin is bossed and bullied by her evil penguin stepsisters as they get dolled up for the Penguin Prince's ball. After they have gone, a penguin tear rolls down Cinderella's cheek. Suddenly, in a glow of bright blue light, the Great Fairy Penguin appeared before her. And the rest is penguin history.

Cinderhazel

Loving dirt more than anything, the blonde-haired witch Hazel manages to follow her stepmother and stepsisters to the Halloween Witches' Ball, where she meets her true love, the equally messy Prince Alarming, in a zany version of the classic fairy tale.

The Golden Sandal

Since Maha's father is away fishing most of the time, there is no one to help or comfort her. All that begins to change when Maha finds a magical red fish. In return for sparing his life, the fish promises to help Maha whenever she calls him. On the night Maha is forbidden to attend a grand henna to celebrate the coming wedding of a wealthy merchant's daughter, the fish is true to his word. His magic sets in motion a chain of events that reward Maha with great happiness, and a dainty golden sandal is the key to it all.

Cendrillon

You may think you already know this story about a beautiful servant girl, a cruel stepmother, a magnificent ball, and a lost slipper. But you've never heard it for true. Now you can hear the tale from someone who was there: a poor washerwoman from the island of Martinique. She has just one thing in the world to love, her goddaughter Cendrillon. When she finds Cendrillon heartsick over a rich man's son, at first she doesn't know what to do. But she has sharp wits, a strong will, and the magic wand her mother left her-and soon she has a plan to give her dear Cendrillon the gift of a love that will change her life.

Domitila

Domitila is not only sweeter than a cactus bloom in early spring, she is also a talented cook and an amazing leather artist. Most of the classical elements of a Cinderella story can be found in Domitila. A gentle weaving of her mother's nurturing with strong family traditions is the secret ingredient for Domitila to rise above hardship to eventually become the Governor's bride. Moreover, with a firm belief in simplicity and realism, Domitila makes a lasting impression as a triumphant Cinderella in her humility, service, and unassuming modesty.

Trollerella

Having always lived a sad and lonely life under the castle bridge, Trollerella is excited when she finds an invitation to a ball that has fallen from the king's carriage, thus with the help of the Tooth Fairy, Trollerella prepares to make herself glamorous for her special night in the hopes of meeting Prince Charming at the big event.

Dinorella

This dreamy, alliterative and different Cinderella story will have readers doubling over with delight. Dinorella is dying to go to the dance, but her dreadful stepsisters, Doris and Dora, declare she's too dowdy and dull. Dinorella is stuck in the den - until Fairy-dactyl arrives and bedecks Dinorella with some dazzling diamonds, allowing her to depart for the dance.

Twinderella

Cinderella had a twin sister, Tinderella. They each did half the housework, half the mending, and half the mean step-sister tending. But when they meet only one prince, what will they do? The whole story has twice the magic and double the fun!

Cinderella Bigfoot

In this zany send-up, Cinderella's feet are so big that she's considered a safety hazard and isn't invited to the royal ball. What is a nice girl like her to do?

Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella

In the old growth forest, a dashing Bigfoot prince searches for his Bigfoot princess. Rrrrrella, who also lives in the forest, would be a perfect match. But can she get past her ugly stepsisters to win the prince's heart?

COMPARE AND CONTRAST CINDERELLA STORIES

If your students have read several versions of Cinderella, now would be a great time to compare and contrast those stories. Students can write the similarities and differences with the characters, setting, plot, and illustrations.

You can download this FREE compare and contrast graphic organizer . I also have a set of printable AND digital graphic organizers for both fiction and nonfiction .

Do you have a favorite version of Cinderella that didn't make the list? Let me know so I can check it out!

Need more book ideas for comparing and contrasting? Check out this post.

Find my favorite versions of Little Red Riding Hood here.

Or, you can find all of my book lists organized by topic here.

Happy Reading!

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You've probably heard of Cinderella. In fact, you've probably seen a movie or two about her story. But, did you know that many authors have adapted Cinderella's story with a humorous twist or to represent various cultures from around the world? Here are some of my favorite versions of Cinderella.

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Hello Teachers & School Leaders, Welcome to our Instructional Model and Lesson Planning template. This resource is designed to provide research-based instructional practices as well as offer a guide to supporting the development of lessons in an efficient manner.

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Genres - Nonfiction and fiction - Fiction and Nonfiction - Fiction and Nonfiction Review - Fiction and Nonfiction - Fiction and Nonfiction

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Classify Fiction and Nonfiction texts in this 10 question game! | Fiction or Nonfiction Game Katherine Sowders | Literature - Learn through the use of different literature works.

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"Start" Look for ideas here for the START of your lesson. I will add many "What Picture Doesn't Belong?" here!

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"Start" Look for ideas here for the START of your lesson. I will add many "What Picture Doesn't Belong?" here!

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https://www.smore.com/gevj5-cr-instructional-model-start

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A fun video for inferencing.

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Geri's Game Pixar

Kaley Beal on August 18 2022

Geri's Game is an animated short film made by Pixar in 1997, written and directed by Jan Pinkava. It was the first Pixar short created after the 1989 Knick Knack. The film won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1998.

Launched as a beta version in 2009, SafeShare has gained popularity as the safest way to watch and share YouTube and Vimeo videos, and is widely used all around the globe by educators so their students can watch educational material without the fear of inappropriate videos showing up.

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Geri's Game is an animated short film made by Pixar in 1997, written and directed by Jan Pinkava. It was the first Pixar short created after the 1989 Knick Knack. The film won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film in 1998.

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https://www.studiesweekly.com/

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Studies Weekly is a leading provider of standards-based K-8 core curriculum in social studies, science and wellness.

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Make your online life easier by keeping all your favorite websites organized in a visually-appealing, personalized environment. Save your links in tiles that you can customize with different colors, icons or images. Organize all of your favorite websites, videos, documents, articles and more - all in one place!

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I have students make an inference before reading. Then they decide what text structure the book follows and use the sentence stem to write about the book.

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https://ipsi.utexas.edu/EST/files/standards/ELPS/ELPS.pdf

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We can use these images to make inferences. If you click on it, there is a slideshow.

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40 Intriguing Photos to Make Students Think (Published 2016)

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A slide show of some of our favorite “What’s Going On in This Picture?” posts, culled from four years of images.

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Which one doesn't belong? Example! Start a conversation!

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Which one doesn't belong? Example! Start a conversation!

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Start a conversation! Which one doesn't belong?

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Start a conversation! Which one doesn't belong?

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Great Read-alouds a for the first week of school! -Whitney

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Great Read-alouds a for the first week of school! -Whitney

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And they are all found on Epic!