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  • TEACHER APPRECIATION 2023

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  • 5 AMAZING ACTIVE READING STRATEGIES TO USE!

    Originally posted on The Angry Teacher: We know that skilled readers interact with their text. They actively navigate their readings to make it more interesting and it’s been proven to help with the comprehension of the text. Yes, your students have to read. However, as a teacher, the anxiety and… Listen ⇢

  • 5 AMAZING ACTIVE READING STRATEGIES TO USE!

    We know that skilled readers interact with their text. They actively navigate their readings to make it more interesting and it’s been proven to help with the comprehension of the text. Yes, your students have to read. However, as a teacher, the anxiety and stress that comes from prepping a… Listen ⇢

  • It’s APRIL – SPRING & POETRY are in the Air!

    Hey Angry Teachers, Yes, it is April – Spring and Poetry are in the air! To celebrate this season of change, check out my “HOW TO TEACH POETRY” video. Free to YOU my wonderful followers! Then, when you want to tackle some wonderful poetry, either for you or your students, check… Listen ⇢

  • 4 PROBLEMS OLDER LEARNERS MAY FACE

    Originally posted on The Angry Teacher: HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENJOYING YOUR CLASS So Johnny is in the back, yawning and not paying attention to your instruction. Johnny has been here before, and you’ve just chalked it up to “we can’t reach everybody.” As that may be true sometimes, we need… Listen ⇢

  • 4 PROBLEMS OLDER LEARNERS MAY FACE

    HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ENJOYING YOUR CLASS So Johnny is in the back, yawning and not paying attention to your instruction. Johnny has been here before, and you’ve just chalked it up to “we can’t reach everybody.” As that may be true sometimes, we need to make certain that we’ve attempted… Listen ⇢

  • FREEBIE FEBRUARY!

    Originally posted on The Angry Teacher: Surprise, celebration and happiness for teachers, parents and guardians as we step into FEBRUARY! IT’S TIME FOR FREE STUFF! Hey Angry Teacher Fam, As we come to the end of FEBRUARY the month of BLACK HEROES and LOVE, it is now the month of THE… Listen ⇢

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