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[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

T asked strategic ?'s to activate deeper student thinking. What do u think, Why do u think that, How do u know, Can u tell me more #EDU382

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Asking a ?, pausing, and inviting time for Ss to "turn & talk" gives everyone a chance for their voices to b heard. #EDU382 #TeachingStyles

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Monthly "in school" book reports are a great way to keep kids focused and reading at independent/silent reading time. #EDU382

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Ss earned the reward of making slime today because of good behavior. They really enjoyed themselves#EDU382 #classroommanagement #Motivation

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

T introduced poetry writing & provided little trinkets for Ss to chose themselves for inspiration.#EDU382 #activatingthinking

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Introduced fables. Nice way of teaching simple life lessons. Read the fable, discussed & watched a short video. #EDU382 #engaging

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

The role of the United Nations & current events is a g8 way to get 8th graders thinking critically in SS class. #EDU382 #critical literacy

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

A simple chart w/easy to understand visual reminder of what non-fiction text includes. #EDU382 #activatethinking

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

This is what active reading looks like for 6th gr. T requires S to find 5 new vocab words a wk & include the pg# & def.#EDU382 #challenge

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

T recommends - "Strategic Searching" for gr. 6-8 to help Ss finding useful websites & when researching online.#EDU382 #classroomtool

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Reviewed this weeks spelling words with Ss...say it, spell it, say it. Repetition.#EDU382 #routine #

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Are these universal or does each school make up their own?#EDU382 #assumptions #classroommanagement

[amanda r @amanda_r_UNE]

Today the teacher told the Ss when they started their work that the noise level should be at no more than level one. #expectations #EDU382

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Shld cursive still be taught? And if so, why aren't Ss required to use it after? If they don't use it, they'll lose it.#EDU382 #ownership

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Teaching how to add -ed to a word to show past. Made a simple chart to show 3 ways to pronounce -ed ending.#EDU382 #activatingthinking

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Transition after lunch recess is tricky. Observed Ts using readaloud & meditation music to help Ss settle in.#EDU382 #classroommanagement

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Great tool for reading comprehension #EDU382 #teaching tools

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Time to prep for Read Across America Day (3/2/17)! Plan class activities like read-a-thons, guest readers, author visits, etc) #EDU382

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Valentines Day is the perfect time to introduce poetry into a literacy lesson. Learn to express feelings & emotions in writing. #EDU382

[Nicole @Nicoleliteracy]

Tying a literacy lesson to a holiday...Presidents Day! Learning about the life of George Washington is fun. #EDU382