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Ideas for teaching poetry to primary children include:How to listen to poetry and recite poetry using choral reading skillsExercises that include the word list for the development of early poetry writing skillsLessons for the development of listening and ear training skills using two and three rhyming wordsWorksheets that progress to solving rhyming riddlesYour students will learn to write poetry through 15+ worksheets. A further 30+ worksheets and activities will extend students' poetry writing skills in the following poetry forms:Two-word poemsAcrosticLimerickHaikuCinquainPoetry is a literary art form that is often forgotten about in the classroom. Young students sometimes experience great difficulty writing any form of poetry. Hopefully the ideas and activities in this book will provide you with some easy ways to introduce poetry writing to your students. You will find guidance in reading, appreciating and writing a variety of poetry forms.The "What is Poetry" section establishes the base for poetry writing. It stresses the importance of listening to and the reading of poetry in the classroom on a regular basis. Choral reading is promoted and explained how to use with your students. This section also contains twenty nursery rhymes and ten rhyming poems divided into parts for choral reading.Rhyming skills are reviewed in the "Rhyming Words" section. In this section you will find Word Family Lists, ideas to recall rhyming skills, ear training and listening skills and an assortment of rhyming activities and worksheets.Poetry writing development ideas are located in the "Traditional Poetry" section. Here you will find ways to teach and practice writing rhyming couplets, two word poetry, acrostic poetry, limericks, haiku and cinquains.This book has been developed to inspire your students to achieve a greater appreciation for poetry and to supplement your own good ideas for teaching this genre. The activities are designed to make poetry writing a pleasurable and successful experience for you and your students.

Students often have no appreciation or understanding of the art form called poetry. They will moan and groan at the mere mention of the word. Students must be exposed to all forms of poetry writings well before they try to write. Poetry must be enjoyed and appreciated as a skillfully written art form. According to Ruskin reading poetry is like the erecting of fairy palaces of magic thought, proof against all adversity. To learn in school to love poetry helps to build such palaces and desires.Often teachers shy away from implementing poetry writing because they have no idea where to begin or how to stimulate interest in it. Listed below are some ways to help the classroom teacher to stimulate interest and to promote this art form.Ideas for teaching students how to recognize appreciate and write various forms of traditional poetry are complimented by 6 poems for class choral reading and 11 poems to develop poetry appreciation, literacy, and critical thinking. 15+ reproducible worksheets provide a progressive practice in writing various poetry forms including triplets, quatrains, cinquains, limericks, diamantes and more. Simply start with one section and move along throughout the year. Section 1Introduction Kinds of Poetry Poetry StimulatorsSection 2 Choral ReadingClassroom Choral ReadingPoetry Selections for Choral Reading Section 3Poetry Appreciation Section 4 Poetry Definitions Section 5Traditional PoetryRhyming Couplets Triplets Quatrains Section 6Cinquain Section 7 Acrostic Poetry Section 8 Limericks Section 9 Haiku Section 10 Alphabet Poetry Section 11Stair Poetry Section 12 Synonym Diamante Antonym Diamante Section 13 Clerihew Poetry Section 14Alliteration Metaphors Similes Onomatopoeia

The 52 nonfiction stories in this book have been designed to familiarize and develop student awareness of the various Canadian topics while reviewing and strengthening various reading, language, and word study skills. Each topic contains an information story and a follow-up exercise designed to review and develop strong reading and phonetic skills.A year of non-fiction reading in one book! One story a week for bell work, review, indoor recess, enrichment or for the students who are done their work early.CANADIAN SYMBOLS:Story #1: CanadaStory #2: Canada's FlagStory #3: Canada's SymbolsStory #4: Canada's Capital CityStory #5: Canada's Prime MinisterStory #6: Canadian CoinsCANADIAN SEASONS:Story #1: Autumn in CanadaStory #2: Winter in CanadaStory #3: Spring in CanadaStory #4: Summer in CanadaMONTHS OF THE YEAR:Story #1: September in CanadaStory #2: October in CanadaStory #3: November in CanadaStory #4: December in CanadaStory #5: January in CanadaStory #6: February in CanadaStory #7: March in CanadaStory #8: April in CanadaStory #9: May in CanadaStory #10: June in CanadaStory #11: July and August in CanadaCANADIAN ANIMALS:Story #1: The BeaverStory #2: The ChipmunkStory #3: The Red FoxStory #4: The GroundhogStory #5: The RaccoonCANADIAN BIRDS:Story #1: The Canada GooseStory #2: The Black-Capped ChickadeeStory #3: The RobinStory #4: The CardinalStory #5: The NuthatchFAMOUS PLACES IN CANADA:Story #1: The CN TowerStory #2: Canada's WonderlandStory #3: Green GablesStory #4: The Toronto ZooStory #5: Black Creek Pioneer VillageStory #6: Peggy's Cove LighthouseStory #7: Banff National ParkStory #8: Confederation BridgeSPECIAL CELEBRATIONS IN CANADA:Story #1: Thanksgiving in CanadaStory #2: Halloween in CanadaStory #3: Remembrance Day in CanadaStory #4: Christmas in CanadaStory #5: Groundhog Day in CanadaStory #6: St. Valentine's Day in CanadaStory #7: Easter in CanadaFAMOUS CANADIANS:Story #1: Royal Canadian Mounted PoliceStory #2: Michael J. FoxStory #3: Robert MunschStory #4: Alisha J. NewtonStory #5: Chris HadfieldStory #6: Justin Bieber

52 nonfiction stories help develop student awareness of Canadian symbols, sports, birds, wild animals, insects, reptiles, inventors and inventions, famous athletes, famous people, special places, and sights to visit, ghost stories, and famous mysteries. Each topic contains an information story and a follow-up exercise designed to review and develop reading and phonetic skills. A year of non-fiction reading in one book! One story a week for bell work, review, indoor recess, and enrichment.CANADIAN SYMBOLS:Story #1: Our Country CanadaStory #2: The Prime Minister of CanadaStory #3: Canada's Capital CityStory #4: How Canada Got Its Own FlagStory #5: Canada's National FlagStory #6: Symbols of CanadaCANADIAN SPORTS:Story #1: Baseball in CanadaStory #2: Canadian FootballStory #3: Soccer in CanadaStory #4: Canadian BasketballCANADIAN BIRDS:Story #1: The Snowy OwlStory #2: The Atlantic PuffinStory #3: The Burrowing OwlStory #4: The Ruby-Throated HummingbirdStory #5: The Common LoonCANADIAN ANIMALS:Story #1: The Canadian BeaverStory #2: The Black BearStory #3: The MuskratStory #4: The Snowshoe HareStory #5: The OpossumStory #6: The Musk OxCANADIAN INSECTS:Story #1: The FireflyStory #2: The LadybugStory #3: The DragonflyCANADIAN REPTILES:Story #1: The Snapping TurtleStory #2: The Leatherback TurtleStory #3: The Prairie RattlesnakeCANADIAN INVENTORS/INVENTIONS:Story #1: Joseph-Armand Bombardier - SkidooStory #2: Alexander Graham Bell - TelephoneStory #3: Jacque Plante - Hockey MaskFAMOUS CANADIAN ATHLETES:Story #1: P.K. Subban - One of the Three Hockey BrothersStory #2: The Dufour-Lapointe Sisters - Canada's Mogul QueensStory #3: Alexandre Bilodeau - Freestyle Skiing KingStory #4: Mark McMorris - A Snowboarding WarriorStory #5: Marielle Thompson - Golden Girl on SkisFAMOUS CANADIAN PEOPLE:Story #1: Carly Rae Jepson - Canadian Singer and SongwriterStory #2: Chris Hadfield - Famous Canadian AstronautStory #3: Jessica Amlee - Young Canadian Film and Television StarStory #4: David Suzuki - Canadian ScientistStory #5: Avril Lavigne - Singer and SongwriterCANADIAN PLACES/SIGHTS:Story #1: The Queen Charlotte Islands or Haidi Gwaii Islands of the Haida Peoples'Story #2: Jasper National Park -" Canada's Scenic WonderStory #3: The Big Muddy Badlands - The Outlaws' HideawayStory #4: Lunenburg - A World Heritage SiteStory #5: The Cabot Trail - A Scenic RoadwayStory #6: Yellowknife - The Largest Community in the N.W.T.Story #7: Aurora Borealis or The Northern LightsStory #8: The Peterborough Lift LockStory #9: The Hartland Covered BridgeCANADIAN GHOST STORIES:Story #1: The Ghost TrainFAMOUS CANADIAN MYSTERIES:Story #1: Ogopogo - A Famous Lake MonsterStory #2: Bigfoot or Sasquatch - A British Columbia Mystery Monster118 pages with answer key.

This 11 Teacher-Directed Activity Lessons provide teacher support information on India and ideas on how to implement it in the classroom. There are 36 reproducible Student Activities that correspond with the various lessons. They may be done independently or as large group reading with follow-up assignments. Reproducible worksheets help students develop skills using maps and a globe to locate the country and its physical features: rivers, oceans, cities, and bordering countries. National symbols, languages, and money are also discussed.This book supports many of the fundamental concepts and learning outcomes from the Alberta Grade 3 Social Studies Curriculum, Connecting with the World, Communities in the World.Lesson Topics:Activity 1: An Introduction to PeruActivity 2: Mapping SkillsActivity 3: Geographical Areas of PeruActivity 4: Learning About Peru's Climate Activity 5: Lifestyles in PeruActivity 6: Tropical Rain Forests Activity 7: Peru's HistoryActivity 8: Peru's CultureActivity 9: Transportation in PeruActivity 10: The Wonders of Peru Activity 11: Writing about Peru80 pages including an answer key.

Canada's Landmarks provides information and follow-up activities on various landmarks located in Canada. The main objective of the material in the book is to familiarize and broaden student knowledge with the location and historical aspects of heritage sites found throughout their country. With this knowledge, deeper feelings of pride and patriotism will be fostered.The information and follow-up exercises may be used to develop reading skills such as: noting details, sequencing, recalling facts and events, vocabulary meanings, context clues and making inferences. Research skills will be enhanced through the implementation of the Internet activities. The open-ended activities may be used to develop student creativity and higher level thinking skills.The information and activities may be worked on in any order and may be used in the classroom by the teacher in the format that best suits the needs students.The essence of Canada is rich in tradition. Learn about the well-known homes, museums, historical landmarks, forts, the wealth of museums and a variety of other important landmarks, their history, and importance in Canadian history.Study the history and importance of these landmarks:Canada's Capital RegionOttawa's History ChallengeThe Parliament BuildingsParliament HillThe Statues of Parliament HillOttawa's Official ResidencesNational Monuments of CanadaCanada's National MuseumsCanada's National FortsCanadian CastlesCanada's Historic HomesFamous Bridges of CanadaCanada's Famous TowersCanadian Heritage Towns and VillagesFamous Canadian LighthousesFamous Canadian Canal SystemsCanada's National Heritage SitesCanada's Natural Wonders

Strengthen students' speed and accuracy on their addition facts.40+ reproducible drill worksheets.Each drill page concentrates on a specific area. In addition fact recall, building students' skills as they progress from the easiest level to the most difficult.Each level has a daily practice page, a home practice page, an extra practice page, and a review test page.The extra practice drill sheet is to be used with students still having difficulty recalling facts quickly and accurately.It is a different approach to the timed drill method. This requires the student to complete the fact with its missing number. This different approach helps the students remember the facts more quickly.Supports Common Core Standards for Mathematics Gr. 1-3.48 pages including an answer key.

Strengthen students' speed and accuracy on their subtraction facts. Each drill page concentrates on a specific area.40+ reproducible drill worksheets.In subtraction fact recall, building students' skills as they progress from the easiest level to the most difficult.Each level has a daily practice page, a home practice page, an extra practice page, and a review test page. The extra practice drill sheet is to be used with students still having difficulty recalling facts quickly and accurately.It is a different approach to the timed drill method. This requires the student to complete the fact with its missing number. This different approach helps the students remember the facts more quickly.Supports Common Core Standards for Mathematics Gr. 1-3. 48 pages

Teach students about Nunavut, the land of the tundra, ice, polar bears, and midnight sun.Students will:be provided with the opportunity to study the territory of Nunavut.be familiarized with the location of Nunavut in Canada, North America, and the World.have the opportunity to use mapping skills to locate towns, communities, and bodies of water by using different types of maps.be made aware of the importance of Nunavut and its relationship to the rest of Canada.be acquainted with famous people and landmarks of Nunavut.Guide your students in their development of a deep appreciation for the geography, habitats and the people who live and work here. At the same time, provide practice in a wide variety of skills.Skills Covered Include:Reading Information Cards1. What is Nunavut?2. The Weather in Nunavut3. Nunavut's Plants4. Nunavut's Animals5. Transportation in Nunavut6. Work in Nunavut7. Nunavut's Communities8. The People of Nunavut9. Nunavut's Celebrations10. Nunavut's SchoolsPhonics Activity Cards1. Short Vowel "i" Sound2. Vowel Review3. Digraph Review4. Blend Review5. Double Vowel "oo"Brainstorming Activity Cards1. Healthy Living2. Making Money in Nunavut3. What to Wear in Nunavut4. A Caribou Hunt5. Living as a Nomad6. The Useful Caribou7. Inuit QualitiesMap Reading Activity Cards1. Locating Communities in Nunavut2. Locating Islands in Nunavut3. Locating Rivers in Nunavut4. Locating Nunavut's Lakes5. Locating Nunavut's Bodies of Water6. Locating Nunavut's BordersCreative Writing Activity Cards1. Writing a Letter2. Keeping a Diary3. Writing an Adventure Story4. Completing a Story Starter5. Writing an Acrostic PoemReading Activity Cards1. Recalling Information2. Antonyms/Recalling Details3. Main Idea4. Recalling Information/Illustrating Information5. Making Comparisons6. Recalling Details7. Listing Information8. Using Context Clues9. Listing Information/Stating OpinionsWord Study Activity Cards1. Word/Meaning Match2. Word/Picture Match3. Compound Words4. Alphabetical Order5. Syllabication6. AntonymsArt Activity Cards1. Choosing an Animal for a Symbol2. Choosing a Flower for a Symbol3. Choosing a Bird for a Symbol4. Designing a Territorial Flag5. Designing a Territorial CrestResearch Activity Cards1. Researching Nunavut's Celebrations2. Shopping in Nunavut3. Researching a Famous Person4. Researching Ivory and Soapstone5. Researching an Animal