How to Teach the Six Traits of Writing
Monday, January 18, 2010
The Six Traits of Writing is an assessment designed by teachers and administered through Northwest Regional Education Laboratories. Many years ago, a group of teachers studied hundreds of pieces of student writing to determine the traits of quality writing. Six traits emerged: ideas, organization, w.. .. read more..
A Teachable Reading Strategy for Reading Passages
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Recently I had a set of teaching objectives that I broke up in groups and created a strategic method for approaching reading passages. The method is simple, weaving the objectives together to help students tackle tough reading. This strategy is great for preparing students for standardized reading t.. .. read more..
How to Make History Come Alive in the Classroom
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Teachers can probably all guess the reaction of students when they hear the words, “Take out your history books and turn to page….” Before the location in the text book is even announced, many children in the class have tuned out. We have lost them before we have begun! Instead of listening to the b.. .. read more..
Differentiation in the Classroom
Monday, December 28, 2009
What does it mean to differentiate in the classroom? Our classrooms are filled with students who have a wide spectrum of ability levels and learning styles. It is up to us to meet their individual needs. This means that you provide different levels of teaching and active engagement, as well as use a.. .. read more..