Plus, Helping Young Writers Improve With a Unit on Word Choice
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January 19, 2022

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‘Am I Your Favorite Student?’ 

This question comes up fairly often, and it’s a good idea to have an answer ready to go.

Helping Young Writers Improve With a Unit on Word Choice 

A series of lessons focused on word choice can help high-achieving elementary school writers learn to revise their work.

Set the Stage to Get Students Hooked on Shakespeare 

Encouraging student-led exploration and performance can help make Shakespeare’s plays accessible and fun for middle schoolers.

How to Create a Vertical Professional Learning Community 

An entire department can collaborate across grade levels to share instructional strategies and confirm that their methods are aligned.

Using Cheers and Claps to Motivate World Language Students 

Students can build a sense of community and practice language skills by coming up with claps and cheers related to the course content.

Introducing Upper Elementary Students to Academic Discourse 

With a little support, young learners can pick up the skills necessary to conduct successful classroom discussions.

Penny Kittle and Kelly Gallagher on the Benefits of Peer Writing Groups 

In this excerpt from 4 Essential Studies, Kittle and Gallagher explain why they have student writers work together from across the country.

A Discussion Protocol for Group Learning Experiences 

High school teachers and students can use a theater-based strategy to cultivate curiosity and engagement in class.

Building Resilience in Young Math Students 

Support provided by early childhood educators can put students on a path that will lead to success in math for years to come.

‘My Tablet Isn’t Charged’ and Other Device Woes 

Elementary school students benefit from very clear guidance on how to use and take care of one-to-one laptops and tablets.

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