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February 26, 2018
Reading Comprehension/Tpt Store/Writing

Critical Thinking: Analyzing Quotes

I have always found great appreciation for a thought-provoking quote. In fact, I can remember having great discussions in class about quotes from whichever novel we were reading. Sometimes I...
August 3, 2017
Common Core/Gradual Release Model/Graphic Organizers/Lesson Planning/Reading Comprehension/Resources/Tpt Store/Vocabulary/Writing

Got Sub Plans?

When I was in the classroom, we had to turn in a sub folder at the beginning of every year. This caused me great angst. What should I leave in...
July 28, 2017
Reading Comprehension/Tpt Store/Vocabulary/Writing

5 Things to Consider When Building Vocabulary Lists

The first time I learned about The 30 Million Word Gap by Age 3, I was horrified. To confirm that the achievement gap starts well before a child can even...
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July 28, 2017
Reading Comprehension/Tpt Store/Vocabulary/Writing

5 Things to Consider When Building Vocabulary Lists

The first time I learned about The 30 Million Word Gap by Age 3, I was horrified. To confirm that the achievement gap starts well before a child can even...
January 5, 2020
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Happy New Year and Welcome Back to The Master Classroom!

Welcome back to The Master Classroom. It has been a while since I have posted, but not much has changed. I am still fighting the good fight in an effort...
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February 26, 2018
Reading Comprehension/Tpt Store/Writing

Critical Thinking: Analyzing Quotes

I have always found great appreciation for a thought-provoking quote. In fact, I can remember having great discussions in class about quotes from whichever novel we were reading. Sometimes I...
September 1, 2017
Master Classroom/Resources/Tpt Store/Writing

Grammar Tasks: Building Strong Paragraphs

In order to teach students grammar in a meaningful way, it must be taught through their writing. In this latest addition to my TpT Store, I have created Grammar Tasks:...
August 3, 2017
Common Core/Gradual Release Model/Graphic Organizers/Lesson Planning/Reading Comprehension/Resources/Tpt Store/Vocabulary/Writing

Got Sub Plans?

When I was in the classroom, we had to turn in a sub folder at the beginning of every year. This caused me great angst. What should I leave in...
July 25, 2017
Graphic Organizers/Learning Stations/Learning Targets/Resources/Tpt Store/Vocabulary

No Prep High School Vocabulary Activities

Direct vocabulary instruction was an instrumental part of my daily instruction. Used for homework, stations, and bell ringers, I intentionally taught students words and required that they use them on...
May 8, 2017
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Reason #1,145 Why Teachers Need to Require Students to Follow Directions

I can remember a conversation with a parent about a student losing points for not following directions. Her argument was that he worked really hard. My stance was that none...
May 4, 2017
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It’s The End Of The Year, Now What?

It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over As we watch the playoffs in my house, I am always impressed with the effort the losing team gives all the way up until...

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