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STUDENTS READING IN CLASS DURING A NOVEL STUDY
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Close Your Gradebook!
Students also get to relax a little Listen ⇢
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12 WAYS TO TEACH KIDS TO USE QUOTES
So here we are again – students responding to their reading without textual evidence. I’m sure I’m not the only one frustrated that students aren’t citing their sources or going back to the text to support their claims and arguments. It goes without saying that teaching kids to use quotes… Listen ⇢
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HOW DO YOU INTRODUCE A NEW LESSON OR TOPIC TO YOUR CLASSES?
Teacher getting ready to start a new lesson with students Imagine you’re about to embark on a journey to explore a new land, a land rich with culture, history, and wonders waiting to be discovered. Before setting foot in this unfamiliar territory, you’d likely want to prepare yourself, learn about… Listen ⇢
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Teaching TEXT STRUCTURE to Middle and High School Students
Every teacher knows that vocabulary and comprehsension of reading passages are what most students struggle with and shy away from. The influx of new words and incomprehensible content drives students away from liking reading, much less, get into class participation, for fear of underperforming. Every teacher also knows that understanding… Listen ⇢
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You, Your Students and the Restrooms
So MARY wants to go to the restroom and you know she does this all the time. As soon as the first 15 minutes of class passes, Mary raises her hand. It’s become so commonplace at this point, the other students notice it too. They’d be like ” There goes… Listen ⇢
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL ORIENTATION ASSEMBLIES CAN BE A PAIN!
“Johnny, get back in line, please.” Ms. Kelly said, as she rolled her eyes because she’s already spoken to Johnny about the same thing 5 times already. “Pattie, pay attention,” Mr. Brown chastised, when he saw Pattie on her phone during the assembly in the auditorium. These instances are not… Listen ⇢
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING LIST for TEACHERS
Originally posted on The Angry Teacher: Yes! We are heading back to school soon, and with that comes heading out to Dollar Tree ™, Target ™, teacher supply stores, Walmart ™ and wherever else you can find items to make your classroom comfortable. Now, let’s be clear – I do… Listen ⇢
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPING LIST for TEACHERS
Yes! We are heading back to school soon, and with that comes heading out to Dollar Tree ™, Target ™, teacher supply stores, Walmart ™ and wherever else you can find items to make your classroom comfortable. Now, let’s be clear – I do not encourage teachers to spend too… Listen ⇢
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