My 6th grade ELA class has been really enjoying HATCHET by Gary Paulsen. On Tuesday after we read "the fire chapter" (chapter 9) the students made "edible fires" to mimic the stages Brian went through to finally be able to create fire on his own, after his plane crash.
A3 One of the most essential things we can do is to hold tight to research-informed understandings and our respect for the individual child and their unique needs. It’s not easy when tethered by mandates, but it IS possible to keep these things in the mix. #G2Great
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Here’s a useful tip to help students improve their writing. ✍️ 🤩
Ask them to read their work aloud. While it may not feel as natural—or modest—as reading silently, it can help them catch often-overlooked errors, a 2022 study found.
Thanks @Larryferlazzo for some great nuggets of wisdom. Part of what builds std confidence in science is showing them ?s can be answered through firsthand experiences with data. Viewing learning as a process, encourages ALL to participate regardless of prior experiences.
Happy New Year Colleagues
I am profoundly grateful to the knowledgeable, kind & generous educators in the twitterverse for making me smarter & wiser.Let your own gratitude be known! Expressing gratitude daily & in writing increases our level of happiness. nytimes.com/2021/01/01/well/…
“At every turn, experts spoke of Nikic in terms of limits instead of possibilities.” And they were wrong.
For inspiration and hope, read nytimes.com/2020/11/16/sport…
Must-read & apply!
Fabulous blog @MBethNicklaus--a savvy, knowledgeable teacher who ensures that engagement & challenge happen for every student through the questions students raise. Result: Maximum learning, agency & enthusiasm.