Student engagement is my number one goal in the classroom. None of the academic goals can be achieved without student engagement. It is essential! My biggest advice to you is to decrease teacher talk and the time students spend in their desks.I want to share some more specific ways that I keep my students engaged

Academic IELTS Mike is a series of books that help you learn to improve all four skills listening, speaking, reading and writing. The book series is

OK, let's get this scene-by-scene retelling of Macbeth underway! I set you up with the dramatis personae on Tuesday, so it's time to plunge right into the first scene:

These visual scanning activities support the development of this visual processing skill needed for functional tasks.

Are you struggling to remember important ideas from the books you read? Here's what you can do about it.

Have you ever had those students that read beautifully, but haven't got a clue what they've read? They're probably in need of some serious Reading Strategies instruction.

April is National Poetry Month and April 27th is Poem in Your Pocket Day. There are so many fun things to do this month and so little time! Here is an idea to get kids reading and sharing poetry: Create a Poem in Your Pocket bulletin board display the free template included in this resource. It’s pretty ... Read More about Poem in My Pocket

Essentially it is a form for lower level students to start exploring books, a book report. But I do not like the term book report and I think there is a negative attitude for them so I have renamed mine to be a book talk, which is much friendlier.

With so many digital tools at our disposal these days, handwriting often seems so far behind us. Of course many of the individuals whose work I read online are more likely to keep the faith than ot…

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by Cambridge University Press (Created by) Authentic examination papers from Cambridge provide perfect practice because they are EXACTLY like the real test. Inside IELTS 16 Academic with Answers with Audio you'll find FOUR complete examination papers plus details of the different parts of the test and the scoring system, so you can familiarise yourself with the Academic test format and practise your exam technique. Download the audio for the Listening tests, example Speaking test video, answer keys with extra explanations and sample Writing answers (instructions on inner front cover), or access your audio and video directly via QR codes in the book. Number of Pages: 144 Dimensions: 0.3 x 9.6 x 7.7 IN

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Are you looking for ways to teach cause and effect? I love to think outside the box and find ways to teach reading skills in a variety of ways to meet the needs of all learners. I hope you find some ways that are helpful to your students! Offer

In my book Blended Learning in Grades 4-12, I shared the following middle school writing rubrics with my readers. Unfortunately, the short links I provided in my book have timed out, so I wanted to share these on my blog so any middle school teachers interested in using them have access! Feel free to make […]

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A box of craft materials is an unclaimed treasure for children. Last night we had to finish making the biography poster for Leah's proje...

Free activities to go with the book The Hungry Thing by Jan Slepian. Perfect to practice rhyming and phonemic awareness in the beginning of the year with kindergarten and first-grade students.

Every year I am shocked by my students' underdeveloped vocabulary. They struggle with reading comprehension because of their limited understanding of words. Their writing can be very drab because of their limited word choice. And when it comes time for standardized testing they often struggle with understanding what is being asked of them because of

Digitally organize your academic year with this undated monthly, weekly, and daily planner for your iPad, tablet, or desktop. Hyperlinked tabs allow you to quickly jump around the planner, moving from page to page with ease. This planner contains hyperlinked monthly, weekly, and daily layouts, allowing you to plan in as much detail as needed. The planner is undated so you can use it year after year! Keep track of assignments, required readings, references, goals, and habits with the included trackers. You can also draft projects and essays with the planning pages when you need to break down a more complex idea. The planner also serves as a digital notebook with six different notepaper types and eight subject dividers. It also includes digital stickers in a variety of styles and colors. If you're using the GoodNotes 5 app, import the included GoodNotes sticker book file and enjoy 300+ cropped stickers! - CONTAINS - • Cover (plus 7 additional cover colors) • User Guide • Hyperlinked Index • Year Overview • 12 Monthly Calendars • Weekly Layouts • Daily Planner Spreads (semi-dated) • 8 Subject Dividers • 6 Notepaper Styles (Lined, Graph, Dot, Half lined-Half blank, Journal, and Blank) • Digital Stickers (in Gray, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, and Pink) Academic Pages: • 3 Semester Overviews • 24 Class Overviews • Assignment Tracker • Assigned Reading Tracker • Project Planner • Essay Planner • References Tracker • Reading Notes • Mind-Map/Brainstorming Page • Meeting Notes Personal Pages: • Quarterly Overview • Monthly Overview • Monthly Finances • Weekly Schedule Planner • Weekly Check-in • Routine Planner • Goal Planner • Habit Tracker • Meals & Grocery List • Workout Log • Master List • Brain Dump - INCLUDED FILES - - 2 x Undated Planner PDFs (Monday & Sunday Start options) - 1 x PDF (All 8 cover colors) - 1 x GoodNotes file (Sticker book with cropped and preinstalled stickers) - 6 x PNGs (full sticker sheets for cropping in other note apps) - 312 x PNGs (individual stickers for apps like Notability and Xodo) Can be used in these apps: - GoodNotes 5 (recommended) - Noteshelf - Notability - Xodo - Preview - PDF Viewer Pro Feel free to send a message via Etsy if you have any questions, need some clarity before buying, or just want to chat about digital planning! Please note that this is a digital product. No physical product will be shipped and will need to be used with an accompanying app (like GoodNotes) that is not included with purchase. iPad screen images are simulated in listing photos and the planner may appear differently on your specific device, based on screen size and model. Also, all sales are final so please review the listing thoroughly before purchasing. All designs, photography, and content are the property of ©Dash Design, LLC 2020 For personal use only. These files may not be resold, recreated, redistributed, or reproduced.

Isabel Beck’s book Bringing Words to Life has been sitting on my “should read” pile for quite some time. Well, honestly, quite some time is an understatement. I’ve heard so many raves and reviews from co-workers, I certainly should have read this book long ago. The title of chapter 1 is “Rationale for Robust Vocabulary […]

I teach grade 7/8 modified students, so the range of academic ability ranges between a reading level of grade 2- grade 6... but they need to be kept interested. This book was great for that! Not baby-ish and plenty of great activities and discussion. Package contains: -Debate questions and activities - Setting -theme -characterization - confict -plot development. HAVE FUN WITH IT!

An explosive new YA thriller, from the author of Last One To Die. The students at Morton Academy are high-achievers, selected based on academic excellence. So when a series of murders target the school's brightest and best, the pressure is on. Someone is determined to stop at nothing to clear their path to the top. But who is it? And can they be stopped? A high-school slasher with a lethal twist Perfect for fans of Karen McManus, Holly Jackson and Gossip Girl. Have you read Cynthia Murphy's thrilling debut Last One to Die?; 400 pages; Published: 06/01/2022

A list of clinical, non-clinical, and online volunteer opportunities to help premed students bolster their application for medical school.

Check out these 5 No-Prep Reviews Games for any classroom or any subject! Click to see what no-prep review games you can add to your teacher toolbox!

Are your students struggling with word choice and writing? Use these 8 types of poetry to unleash their creativity and engage readers and writers.

Every year I am shocked by my students' underdeveloped vocabulary. They struggle with reading comprehension because of their limited understanding of words. Their writing can be very drab because of their limited word choice. And when it comes time for standardized testing they often struggle with understanding what is being asked of them because of

In this six part series on How to Teach Spelling, this first post provides the FREE Diagnostic Spelling Assessment with audio file and recording matrix.

You know you need to write more, but how to start? One way is by shifting your attitude towards writing. So often our (lack of) writing just makes us feel guilty and overwhelmed. It’s time to change it up by changing the way you think about your writing and how it fits into your academic career.

For every teacher it's different, but you know who they are for you--the students who are \"hard to teach.\" Maybe they're reading far below grade level. Maybe they're English learners. Maybe they have diagnosed learning disabilities or behavioral issues. Maybe they're underachieving for reasons that are unknown. They have been overlooked or underserved or frustrated, and they're not learning as they should. Until now. Until you. How to Reach the Hard to Teach presents a thoughtful and practical approach to achieving breakthrough success with linguistically and culturally diverse students who struggle in school. Combining elements of the SIOP(R) Model and the FIT Teaching(R) approach, authors Jana Echevarr a, Nancy Frey, and Douglas Fisher take stock of what we know about excellent instruction and distill it into five guiding principles: Set high expectations. Provide access to the core curriculum. Use assessment to inform instruction. Attend to language development--both English and academic. Create a supportive classroom climate. You'll learn specific practices associated with each principle and see how real-life teachers are employing these practices in their classrooms so that all students have the opportunity to learn and receive optimal support for that learning. Every teacher has had the experience of seeing a \"hard to teach\" student in a new light and realizing all he or she might achieve. This book is about shining that light of possibility on the students who challenge us most, interrogating our beliefs, and taking action to ensure they receive the best instruction we have to offer. Author: Jana Echevarría, Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher Publisher: ASCD Published: 08/26/2016 Pages: 178 Binding Type: Paperback Weight: 0.50lbs Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d ISBN: 9781416622383

This huge Reading Worksheet Printable Pack features 100 different printables for bookwork activities. There are both fiction and non-fiction printables that are able to be used with ANY TEXT which means that this pack can be reused all year round. There are SO many different activities which allow students to practice and develop many reading-related skills. They are great for developing comprehension which is one of the most important reading skills. Many of the activities also call for higher-order thinking. The printables cover: ♥ Story Elements – Setting, Plot, Characters, Problem, Solution, Sequence of Events. There are a number of diverse and creative activities. ♥ Reading Strategies – Inferring, predicting, summarizing, synthesizing, questioning, visualizing. ♥ Text Connections – Text-to-Self, Text-to-Text, Text-to-World ♥ Author Study – Author’s purpose, lesson, point-of-view, questions. ♥ Non-Fiction Texts - Main idea, Summarizing, Text Features, Diagrams, graphic organizers, learning reflection. ♥ Vocabulary Work – Finding word meanings, replacing “boring” words, finding interesting words. ♥ Nouns, Adjectives & Verbs – Generating adjectives for setting/character, finding these parts of speech within the text. Please see the preview for full view of printables!!! Includes both a US and an AUS/UK Version ♥♥♥ Follow me to be the first to hear about FREEBIES and updates ♥♥♥ ♥♥♥ Earn TPT Credits when you leave feedback ♥♥♥ I welcome and appreciate any feedback, comments or suggestions. You may also contact me on [email protected]

Engaging, fun ways to teach your students summarizing skills. Strengthen their reading skills and provide practice with this challenging concept.

In order to connect with people, and express her intelligence in a graceful manner, an elegant woman must speak eloquently and thoughtfully.

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Reading is a fundamental skill that we all use every single day. Teaching reading strategies for elementary students is so very important. We read newspapers, books, directions, text messages, recipes, emails, safety warnings…Reading is everywhere! It’s no secret that developing proficient reading skills from a young age is essential not only for academic success, but for success in all areas and stages of life! However, reading can be a challenging skill that many students struggle to master. And as teachers, we want nothing more than to help our students become comfortable and confident readers.

So you want to be a boss teacher eh? Read these tips to become the best teacher for your students. Build solid lesson plans with clear objectives. It all starts here. If you don't have a good lesson plan, then your students won't learn as much as they could in the short amount of time they have with you. If the lesson is boring or if your students only have passive learning roles, then not much learning will take place. Likewise, if the lesson is tons of fun but not actually aligned to learning objectives, your students aren’t going to learn what they need to be successful. Really think about what you want your students to learn and the best way to reach them. Have and follow a behavior management plan. Do what works for you and your style of teaching. Not sure how to get started? Read about the classroom rules and consequences that have been successful with my seventh grade students. Have clear behavioral expectations for every activity and communicate those expectations to your students. Fun, well planned activities can turn into nightmares involving evil clowns in less than three seconds when middle school students are involved. Before beginning any activity, clearly explain how students should and should not behave. It only takes a couple of minutes and, man, it’ll make a huge difference. Use a routine your students can count on. Routines make students feel safe and comfortable. Class runs smoother if students know what to expect. In my class we typically started with a Do Now followed by a quick review of previous content, an introduction of new material, practice with that material, and an informal assessment or Exit Ticket. Keep in mind, you don’t have to be completely anal about it. Test days, lab days, assembly days and more will jostle your typical routine around and that’s okay. Just be consistent with your routine when possible and when it makes sense to do so. Include the “why” piece in your lessons. Students should know why they are learning something. When middle school students understand how a lesson relates to them and their future, they become more invested in your class and what they’re learning. They are better behaved because they want to learn what you’re sharing with them. Here's how to include the “why” in your lessons. Keep reading about more ways to be an effective middle school teacher in Part 2.