Like Stem and Science Education, using related literature and non-fiction articles can prove great integration of ELA and mathematics and social studies. Take the current disaster of the decade whether it is Hurricane Katrina or earthquakes in Syria, find the statistics of what level the hurricane or earthquake happened, and explain the chart levels toContinue reading “ELA and Mathematics Can Be Taught Together”
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Old or new, educational ideas of learning alter and cycle the same ideas.
“A child is taught to walk upon smooth ground: and no persons, in their senses, would put an infant on its legs, for the first time, on rugged rocks.” “It seems to be a very plain direction to a teacher, to proceed from what is known to the next step, which is not known.” MariaContinue reading “Old or new, educational ideas of learning alter and cycle the same ideas.”
Literature quotes aimed toward classic literature for the classroom
If you cannot get rid of the family skeleton, you may as well make it dance. -George Bernard Shaw “The Count of Monte Cristo” by Dumas is one of my favorite “secret holder” books. Some of the best classics give the reader secret information about the family skeletons and you have the whole book toContinue reading “Literature quotes aimed toward classic literature for the classroom”
More poetry ideas for the elementary classroom
Whether for paired units or as the set to introduce a text, good poetry close reading analysis is needed for future problem solvers and the rigor of standards-based instruction. Here are a few more ideas for poetry in the elementary classroom that aligns with the rigor needed for good standards-based instruction. Heroes of the TitanicContinue reading “More poetry ideas for the elementary classroom”
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“I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by Wordsworth should be read before entering the real world.
Life is messy. That’s just the truth and well, the more ways we can prepare students to problem solve, stay calm in adversary, and press on when times are tough, the better. ELA can help make students get there. As counselors in their own right, ELA teachers provide substantial amounts of influential advice through storiesContinue reading ““I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” by Wordsworth should be read before entering the real world.”
Teach a quote of the week. Here is why and how.
Why? Teaching quotes from different sources broadens their critical thinking, is often researched based when using educational gurus, increases exposure to more historical names and events, and increases vocabulary. How? Find your own or look around the net for teachers who have already created them for the year. One for each week. Some have evenContinue reading “Teach a quote of the week. Here is why and how.”
Scaffolding Point of View is not being taught the way it should be in the classroom. Let’s step it up.
So many teachers see point of view on their list of objectives and neglect to look closer at the scaffolding document aligned with the district or state scope and sequence to see that it needs to go beyond just naming first person, third person, etc. As with any objective, look deeper. Point of view shouldContinue reading “Scaffolding Point of View is not being taught the way it should be in the classroom. Let’s step it up.”
Teaching secret-make anything you are teaching into a game. Tech Tip.
SPINNERS! Yes, spinners. Make a spinner two different ways. (Hint: Them make online spinners and phone/tablet apps you can edit.) To fit any worksheet or premade questions broadcast on your screen a set of questions: If you want it to generate for any sheet, make a spinner with up to 30 or 50 numbers goingContinue reading “Teaching secret-make anything you are teaching into a game. Tech Tip.”
How to make anything you teach a game-Shh! It’s not a secret.
DICE! YES, even DIE! Take a worksheet you know the students need the content but hate adding another fiction/nonfiction/grammar/math/science/social studies worksheet, much less making precious copies, and add dice to it. You can get cheap dollar store dice, make your own foam as well, or order 12-sided dice, etc. Your questions are created on aContinue reading “How to make anything you teach a game-Shh! It’s not a secret.”
ELA On The Move 