What is EFFECTIVE feedback?
Feedback is one of the most powerful tools teachers possess. The goal of feedback is to close the gap between where students are in the learning and where you want …
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Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop Model
The workshop model is an incredibly efficient method of teaching reading and writing. The workshop structure allows teachers to address both the whole group’s needs as well as differentiating for …
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Using Pre-Assessment to Increase Rigor
Article published by Ashley Lopez, Jane Long ELA Instructional Coach Melissa Myles teaches 6th grade Language Arts for the Inquire program at Jane Long Middle School. This is …
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Ozobots in Robotics Programming and Design
Author: Naveen Cunha I am using a class set of Ozobots (18) with my Robotics Programming and Design students. Ozobots are tiny robots that allow basic color coding and more …
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Making Vocabulary Connections
Megan Wilson, 8th Grade U.S. History teacher at Jane Long, as seen on the video, demonstrates the strategy “Making Vocabulary Connections.” This was a strategy shared this summer at C2L …
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T
As we move into the 2nd 6 weeks, the Character Trait is RESPECT . Respect is defined as a feeling of admiration for someone elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements. Respect …
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Johnson art teacher, Kristi Hancock, does an amazing job using the Time Out signal in her classes. Her students know that what Ms. Hancock is about to tell them is so …
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Rebecca Daley, English I teacher at Bryan High School, has an entire wall in her classroom dedicated to helping her students track their growth as readers. It’s not about …
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Setting up for Success with Guided Reading Binders
With the initial DRA testing behind us, teachers are evaluating their data and establishing their guided reading groups. A great tool to help teachers organize their guided reading instruction is a Guided …
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Primary Reading Success Plan
The Primary Reading Success Plan establishes criteria for promotion for Bryan ISD kindergarten, first grade and second grade students. All five criteria are reviewed to help determine promotion/retention/placement for students …
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