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...
Author: Jami V
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...
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:...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
