May 2017
All readers need to understand the processes occurring in their brains as they read text. Monitoring comprehension is difficult for young
How do you read the Bible when you read it with other people? Here are six questions you might ask when you open the Bible together.
There are so many things we *could* discipline as moms of little ones... but at the bottom of it all, here's one rule of thumb we moms need to enforce above all others.
My son's teacher said he needed the gift of time. She was right. By Jessica Smock
As we discussed in Part One research says children that struggle with comprehension also struggle with vocabulary. This three part series lends quick and easy ways to expand your students' vocabulary and also strengthen their overall comprehension. Please revisit Sowing The Seeds Of Vocabulary (Part One) to help you understand and implement vocabulary in your classroom. This post (Part Two) will remind you how important it is to use Marzano's Vocabulary Process and Multiple Intelligence Theory to reach all students!
With her posthumous exhibition opening at the MoMA this month, we revisit a lively interview between the artist and critic Paulo Herkenhoff.
Atharva Veda Samhita (Atharvaveda) is considered the fourth Veda. The huge work is often referred to as the "Veda of magical formulas". Download the PDF here
Today I'm so excited to talk about how to figure out what to do with your life. This is blog is a transcript of the video below! Read, watch, or do both! Either way, these tips are going to help you find your passion, find your life purpose or even get to the next level
You CAN start a makerspace even if you’re broke In my recent post on AASL Knowledge Quest, I decided to revisit and revamp a popular article that I wrote for the ISTE Librarians Network Scanner about starting a makerspace on a budget. Since writing that article in November 2014, I’ve talked to many more educators and ... Read more
Are any of these ineffective teaching methods still part of your practice? Time to reconsider.
While reviewing sequencing with my students, I decided to create an activity that would encourage them to revisit the text in order to correctly sequence the events in a story or article. ...hence this FREEBIE was created! This download is editable so that you can enter the title of the story/article you would like your students to read. You can also type in 8 events in random order. Then all that's left is to print and you are ready to go! *Please keep in mind that you need POWERPOINT to access this file* I hope you enjoy this FREEBIE and find it helpful in your classroom. If so, I'd appreciate it if you would leave some feedback. I love hearing from my followers. Thanks and happy teaching, :0) Melissa
Sheila Heti on Tove Jansson, the cartoonist, writer, and creator of all sorts who was best known as the creator of the Moomins.
Across the U.S., school districts face low literacy rates among low-income and minority students. Here's how schools in Dallas, Baltimore and the Bronx are getting at the problem a little differently.
Intelligence is a lot more than just being “good at school”. It is a journey of constantly learning and improving. Even if you have completed all of the formal education in your life yo…
When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson graphic novel study bundle includes everything you need (76 pages) for a successful graphic novel study unit including test, questions, activities, essay, worksheets, journal responses, etc. Your students will enjoy the rigor and creativity of this unit built on best teaching practices. Check out the bundles at the bottom of this page! Featured: ⭐76 Pages of solid curriculum ⭐Paper Dance Party Warm-Up ⭐Graphic Organizers-subject, how to read a graphic novel ⭐PowerPoint-how to read this graphic novel ⭐Reading Graphically Questions and answers ⭐Vocabulary Scan Worksheet-Synonyms ⭐Purpose of Reading Questions-to assess critical thinking responses ⭐Reading Comprehension Activity Sheet ⭐Fun Roll the Dice Activity Game-to be played once or multiple times during the unit ⭐Narrative/Story Assignment-step-by-step instructions ⭐Creative One-Pager Project: Prompt, template, student examples ⭐Multiple Optional Activities-to be assigned throughout the unit ⭐Test-short answer with answer key ⭐Cause/effect sheet-students describe or match the effect to the cause ⭐Character matching sheet-get to know the characters thoroughly ⭐Character analysis sheet-analyze the characters ⭐Timeline sheet-students will match events from the novel to the historical context ⭐Theme sheet-students will be provided quotes and will identify which theme supports the quotes ⭐Chapter by chapter questions with answer key ⭐10 Reading Response-students will think critically and respond to specific pages in the book ⭐Lit. Circles-group project, divide, distribute, and analyze information in a jigsaw-like fashion ⭐4 Fun Projects-movie, song playlist, map, etc. ⭐Teacher Notes/Standards/Answer Keys To revisit my shop, click HERE ****************************************************************************************** Related Products • When Stars are Scattered Victoria Jamieson How to Read This Graphic Novel • When Stars Are Scattered Victoria Jamieson Graphic Novel Study/Answer Keys • When Stars Are Scattered Novel Study/Trauma Lesson/Whiteness Project Bundle • When Stars Are Scattered Novel Study/Refugee Nonfiction Article BUNDLE • When Stars Are Scattered Novel Study/Ellis Island Virtual Field Trip BUNDLE To visit my Teacher for Inclusion blog, please click HERE
This is my anti-lexile, anti-reading level post. I get it. Well-intentioned parents want to challenge their children. Well-meaning teachers want to be sure that students are advancing in their reading levels. Maybe this is okay in first or second grade (although some commenters of this post argue that even this isn’t [...]
Weak guidance from adults fuels course-taking patterns that don’t set students up for success in college or in work, the report from Education Trust says.
Intelligence is a lot more than just being “good at school”. It is a journey of constantly learning and improving. Even if you have completed all of the formal education in your life yo…
Concerned about the cost of self-publishing a book? Read the break-down below!
Cornell University law professor Sherry Colb discusses a case the U.S. Supreme Court will decide this Term regarding the meaning of the Sixth Amendment’s Confrontation Clause. Colb argues that the Court may properly see fit to revisit its current approach to hearsay and the Confrontation Clause.
I learned a lesson in South Africa that has saved me many a power battle...
This post will explain why you feel so lazy and unmotivated and give you tips on how to feel reenergized and recharged so you can achieve your goals.
Hans Asperger identified autism as a spectrum of disorders in the 1930s, but his work was ignored for decades because he went on to work under the Nazis. Research and treatment suffered as a result.
Track your readings for yourself, or for others with a tarot journal! It's a wonderful way to learn how to read intuitively and to look back on your readings for possible missed insight. It's also a great way to revisit your readings later down the road to see if pieces have come together. - This is a downloadable tarot journal page - This is NOT a physical item, you download it to your device at the end of your purchase and print it out. - This is a single page for a 3 card reading Formatted to 8.5x11 PDF format. Make sure you're able to open PDF files as there are no refunds on digital items. For best results, use a high quality paper that is smooth and has some thickness to it.
A freelance interior designer is a self -employed interior designer who finds clients on his own rather than working for a company as a permanent employee.
Only 1% of the children’s books published in the U.S. in 2016 featured Indigenous characters. Just a quarter of that 1% were written by Indigenous authors.“Most of what kids see in books today are bestsellers and classics that stereotype and misrepresent native people in history," says American Indi...
In Africa, ebola has already killed hundreds and sickened more than a thousand people so far this year — and the pandemic continues to spread into new countries. When did the current outbreak…
Homeschool planning can be stressful and chaotic OR you can figure out some ways to create a sane schedule without going crazy. Here are my tips.
Sciatica is a condition that causes tenderness/pain anywhere along the sciatic nerve line. And guess what - the sciatic nerve is the longest damn nerve in the body (no wonder it’s such a troublemaker).
Why do so many of us stop drawing when we become adults?
This article is great for avid readers like me! Here's how to get TONS of Free Books!
Integrating stories with math class in middle and high school can help students see the relevance and excitement of problem-solving.
Vocational education in high schools fell out of favor decades ago. For career and technical education to succeed today, a key researcher says a lot has to change.
Simple Actions That May Help You On Your Way To A Fresh Hobby Are you presently searching for hobbies to complete around the home but don’t know how to begin? If you’re like lots of people who lose…
Take a look back at some thought-provoking moments in writing this year.
