Children are children. Humans are human. Teachers want students to be better listeners. Why not teach them how to listen to others? A few key terms to keep in mind. Aesthetic listening- listening to others for enjoyment and eagerness; the person opposite is mindfully aware the person is listening efferent listening- hands-on listening, actively engagedContinue reading “Teach a lesson on HOW TO LISTEN”
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Varying ways of how students read
Remember to vary the ways students read. Varying different ways for students to read accomplish several objectives, as well as build self-confidence in fluency, vocabulary, and speaking aloud. Differentiated instruction can be made into routines to show students we all learn differently.
Quotes help introduce paired texts, poetry, and even math.
If you are in need of a quote that fits the theme of a paired text to introduce your unit or lesson, let me know. I will guide you to know what to use and how to find your own for the next unit.
End of the year test prep for language and grammar, part 2
End of the year test prep can be overwhelming. Let’s make it easier for the teacher and the student. Who vs. Whom- A noun or pronoun can be a subject or an object in a sentence. Most of the time, the subject is doing the action and the object is receiving the action. The easiestContinue reading “End of the year test prep for language and grammar, part 2”
Keep the flow going- bell to bell!
EdTip! Whether you are teaching younger students, a 50 minute secondary classroom, or a block schedule 2-hour period, reserve a time period every day students know will regularly be to be engaged in learning. Humans are creatures of habit and the classroom is no exception. Include a bellringer to get yourself started. This will help.Continue reading “Keep the flow going- bell to bell!”
Funny quotes to add to your lesson starters.
Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody. -Benjamin Franklin ************************************************************************************** Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. -Hebrews 13:2 The first quote is great for anytime a character inContinue reading “Funny quotes to add to your lesson starters.”
Showing movie clips after each chapter.
Struggling students read the text or follow along with the text. It is beneficial to help validate or correct some of their assumptions or conclusions with showing the chapter summary or movie clip scenes for each chapter. For most of your classics, the movie follows the book. For example, the Outsiders by Hinton is prettyContinue reading “Showing movie clips after each chapter.”
How many novels can be taught with the start of posting “Starry Night” by Van Gogh? Tons!
Paired units are not something new to teachers who have taught themed units all or most of their teaching career. We called them by the names current educational standards have need of, and we cater them to the level needed to be taught with upping the rigor, but they are still the same classic (orContinue reading “How many novels can be taught with the start of posting “Starry Night” by Van Gogh? Tons!”
Top 10 Poems to read at the start of Spring!
Kick off the season with motivating students to get outside more, exercise, play a sport, plant something, take flowers to mom, appreciate new growth and life, etc. 1.”Spring” by William Blake 2. “A Light Exists in Spring” by Emily Dickinson. 3. “Spring” by Rossetti 4. “The birds around me hopped and played, their thoughts IContinue reading “Top 10 Poems to read at the start of Spring!”
What are other ideas I can use to start a lesson set? Ideas to motivate students to read the novel or paired texts unit you are planning.
Look around for: Quotes, novels, novellas, short stories, poems, song lyrics, paintings, cartoons, historic events, current events, news articles, biographies, diaries, memoirs, ship logs, newspaper clippings, jokes, statistics, list of facts and website they came from, picture books, real-life pictures, playing a game, live visit from guest speakers, book trailers, movie clips, personal stories, reader’sContinue reading “What are other ideas I can use to start a lesson set? Ideas to motivate students to read the novel or paired texts unit you are planning.”
ELA On The Move 