It’s about to be a brand new year! 2021, I am MORE than ready for you to be here! Though 2020 was…interesting, to say the least, there were some things about 2020 for which I am grateful. Even though we are starting a new year in 2021, it’s not really a new school year. I will still have the same students, and we will pick up where we left off before winter break. However, something about a new year feels…
Plot structure. Something that is so complex, and is taught every. single. year. Regardless of how old your students are, they will get some version of plot structure every year they are in school. As it becomes increasingly familiar, it becomes less of a focus. However, even 3rd graders can understand the nuances of plot structure, and yes, even say the “fancy” terms for each of the parts of our “plot mountain.” AND it can be done in less than…
Hi! My name is Madison Cunningham, and I am “The Classroom Edit.” I have been teaching for 3 years, and am passionate about finding and creating great resources for myself and other teachers. I have taught 3rd and 4th grades, and have endorsements in STEM and ESL. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Arkansas in 2016 with my BSE in childhood education with a minor in art history. I graduated again in 2017 with my MAT. I…