Other Teachers’ Resources – Teaching English Language Arts

A Day in the Life of…

September 15, 2013September 17, 2013 by admin

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Measure Comprehension A DAY IN THE LIFE OF…. It’s always fun to find alternative ways for students to show what they know about characters they read about, while practicing other language arts skills. Here’s one writing assignment called, “DAY IN THE LIFE OF..". that I’m adapting from an assignment found…

Argumentation versus Persuasion

October 3, 2012October 3, 2012 by admin

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Check out this discussion thread on English Companion Ning which includes Carol S's distinction, as well as a list of quality resources to teach this key kind of writing and meet Common Core Standards for English Language Arts. Written by Carol S Argue = change what the readers THINK Persuade…

Summer Reading for Students and Teachers

May 15, 2012July 28, 2012 by admin

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This sounds like a "Duh", but what is the purpose of having the students do the summer reading? How can you assess that purpose? Consider creating a list and include at least one common, required book ----- to set the tone for the year using a book to introduce…

On-Line Timer

January 3, 2012January 3, 2012 by admin

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Looking for a timer for use in class? See it on the TeachIt webisite under Whizzy Things. So much better than the old-fashioned kitchen timer I've always used. You download or use online a timer you can set the tier for seconds, minutes, hours and choose the kind of bell, whistle or…

Resources from Other Educators

December 2, 2011October 1, 2013 by admin

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Help with Common Core Scroll down. Adapt, Adopt and Enjoy! From Nancy Patterson, associate professor, College of Education, Grand Valley State University, and coeditor of the Language Arts Journal of Michigan: "Don't miss these lesson plans from ReadWriteThink: Exploring Reading Strategies by Creating a Soundtrack and A Picture's…

African-American History Resources

October 29, 2011October 30, 2013 by admin

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Looking for resources to help provide background to enhance your instruction on lessons relating to issues of African-American History? This website,'Filling in the Gaps in American History" provides a wealth of information you have difficulty finding elsewhere. Free Black Communities Or go the FIGAH or additional resources and links …

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…

Jock Mackenzie’s Website

October 29, 2011 by admin

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TEACHER MAN, TEACHER MS. Formerly known as "Jock Mackenzie's Blog" – home for practical teaching ideas

Stratagies for Kicking Off the School Year

October 28, 2011September 9, 2013 by admin

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Teachers in Learning Communities Opening Day - Links to a thread of conversations among teachers discussing and describing ideas to engage students actively on the first day of the school . See which ones you can adapt to help you learn more about your students and begin creating learning communities vital for…

Making Comix Online

October 28, 2011September 9, 2013 by admin

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A Pre-writing Option Looking for a novel way to prepare students to write about literature or life? This also can work with non-fiction articles How about having them create comics about the scene, chapter or incident or topic. See Bill Zimmerman’s Make Beliefs Comix! http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/