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Introducing New Units and New Books

November 26, 2011November 29, 2011 by admin

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We know that getting off to a good start makes all the difference in the world. Why not consider some of these ideas for kicking off your next unit of study or the next book you plan to teach. With careful planning, gathering resources, and scheduling use of technology, you…

Assign Alternative Book Reports

November 11, 2011November 29, 2011 by admin

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With or without using technology, book reports don't have to be same old, same old, same old thing. See the NY Times Learning Network for alternative ways to engage students in reading, then writing and talking about books. Remember to include non-fiction titles on your lists of suggested books.

Teach literary terms with Flocabulary

November 10, 2011November 29, 2011 by admin

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Looking for ways to incorporate technology and pop culture in your instruction? Check out the resources at FLOCABULARY . You'll find ideas for teaching literary terms and for enhancing vocabulary study in general. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the literary terms page to see the list…

PREZI on POETRY

November 9, 2011November 29, 2011 by admin

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Lisa Westbrook has used an on-line program, PREZI to design an engaging lesson to introduce students to poetry analysis. See ways you can enhance your instruction by adapting or adopting this technology to present these concepts. Check out TPCASSSTT Poetry Analysis by Lisa Westbrook.

Teaching Secrets: 10 To-Dos for New Teachers

October 29, 2011October 26, 2013 by admin

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Starting along the career path as a new teacher, one can avoid pitfalls by following the advice of veterans who have your best interests at heart. Marsha Ratzel, in this article, “Teaching Secrets: 10 To-Dos for New Teachers,” writes, “College commencements are in the air, and while the thoughts of…

SPAR DEBATE can be a PREP FOR WRITING

October 28, 2011September 7, 2013 by admin

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Public Speaking - Impromptu SPAR stands for SPontaneous ARgumentation and is a classroom strategy that can be used to meet COMMON CORE ELA standards in speaking and in writing. When teaching the fundamentals of debate or beginning a unit on controversial topics, invite students to SPAR. With practice, SPAR will…

Teaching HAMLET, Again?

October 27, 2011April 3, 2014 by admin

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Hamlet - Perennial Text Hamlet? Yes, Again! In all five states in which I've taught, Hamlet has been on the required reading list for seniors. So, after teaching Hamlet for umpteen years, I continually have to remind myself that for most of my students this will be their first and…

Education Oasis – A spot for Graphic Organizers

October 25, 2011October 26, 2013 by admin

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Education Oasis – A spot for Graphic Organizers GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS – Looking for different ones for different purposes for students who learn in different ways? Check these out. EDUCATION OASIS. It’s OK to adapt successful strategies used by elementary and middle school educators. If they worked for the youngsters, they’re likely…

General Grading Guidelines

October 20, 2011April 28, 2020 by admin

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General Grading Guidelines Reduce the challenges to grades by establishing and sharing with students the general criteria you'll be using when you evaluate and assign grades to their work. This teaching strategy has worked well for me with the middle, high school and college level students. When students know ahead…

Rowman and Littlefield’s Press Release

November 30, 2009November 30, 2011 by admin

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PRESS RELEASE for my book Teaching Middle School Language Arts: Incorporating Twenty-First Century Literacies Anna J. Small Roseboro Forward by Carol Jago , NCTE President [ Quentin J. Schultze (Contributor)] Teaching Middle School Language Arts is the first book on teaching middle school language arts for multiple intelligences and related…

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