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by tim

Oct 20, 2016

what does this question mean: explain the continued interest of things fall apart(book) as either a poltical statement or a cultural record

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5 Tips for Effective Grading

by Kathleen

Aug 14, 2015

Barbara Blackburn looks at 5 key indicators of effective grading, using the acronym GRADE.

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Zahirah Alee On 8/14/15, Kathleen wrote: > Barbara Blackburn looks at 5 key indicators of effective > grading, using the acronym GRADE.

Thank you for that excellent article. I strongly believe that grading should be based on the quality of work and we also need to be sure that the students are clear as to what we, the teachers, are looking for.

Aug 15, 2016

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Getting a boy to read

by CeeCee

Jun 11, 2016

What can I do to encourage an 8 year old boy to read? Right now he hates reading! What are some series or titles that would get him interested in reading?

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Delaine On 6/11/16, CeeCee wrote: > What can I do to encourage an 8 year old boy to read? > Right now he hates reading! What are some series or > titles that would get him interested in reading?

Have you tried Fly Guy?

Jun 14, 2016

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Reymi I second the Magic Treehouse series. My 8-year-old son LOVES them, and the nonfiction companions that accompany them. I have to make him read (before bedtime is "reading time"), but he reads them with no complain, and usually finishes one of the novels in less than an hour.

Jul 4, 2016

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Apps for Notetaking & Writing

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Jun 17, 2016

Susan Fitzell writes about some great Apps for Notetaking & Writing in the current issue of Teachers.Net Gazette. Take a look!

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Shared Reading - How effective is it?

by Wes Hubert

Jan 15, 2016

Shared reading has been around for a long time now. I have seen its benefits but I want to be open. Are there any other methods that are as good or better?

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shazli Hi there I believe shared reading is a very important and beneficial component and should be a part of all Literacy programs. Some of the different ways of conducting shared reading lessons in class are as follows: 1. Design your Literacy lessons based on Shared Reading. it can be based on either visual text/written text or both. 2. Include Think ...See More

May 9, 2016

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What to do when students don't read the assignment

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Mar 14, 2016

Here’s a problem that teachers have to deal with all too often: Kids come to class not having read the assigned text, or chapter, or article. What to do to move forward?

The solution for some has been to do an end run around such assignments by having the students read the piece in class instead. That takes a lot of instructional time an...See More

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Central Idea Worksheets

by Angelian Perez

Mar 11, 2016

Standard: RI.6.2 Domain: Reading: Informational Text Theme: Key Ideas and Details Description: Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

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Figurative Language Expressions Worksheets

by Angelian Perez

Mar 11, 2016

Standard: RL.3.4 Domain: Reading: Literature Theme: Craft and Structure Description: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, distinguishing literal from nonliteral language.

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Help: Early Childhood Literacy Research

by Annabelle A.

Mar 7, 2016

Hello! I am currently researching the long term effects of early childhood literacy for a grad school class. If any of you are willing to answer this quick survey, I am trying to get as much data as possible, from students of all backgrounds. Teachers of all grade levels are encouraged to take it. It would really help me out. Thanks! [link removed]...See More

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3 Strategies for Writing Across the Curriculum

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Mar 7, 2016

If you want students to think at higher levels, then provide opportunities for them to write across all the areas of the curriculum. here are three ways to use writing in your classroom...

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