It is important for students to be able to distinguish literal and figurative meanings in their reading and listening. This anchor chart provides students with the definition of each literary device and visual reference of each literary device. @PJLanguageArts
A growth mindset means believing that our abilities and intelligence can be enhanced with effort.' Glow' highlights the student's greatest accomplishments, whereas 'Grow' highlights their goals, what they're working on, or where they'd like to dig deeper.@PJLanguageArts
Did you know that you could provide your students with a similar experience? Here is a list of picture books to encourage mindfulness. Mindfulness + picture books = match made in heaven @PJLanguageArts
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Today, during class, my professor set up different mindfulness stations throughout the classroom. It was nice to visit the different stations and engage in different mindfulness exercises; I felt so calm and relaxed by the end of the period.
You can communicate effectively with people of all hearing and hard-of-hearing abilities if you are proficient in ASL. This resource can be used to teach students basic ASL signs. @PJLanguageArts https://t.co/ymN5ag9Bpj
Stay #cool with this Story Elements anchor chart. Story elements are essential in literature; it gives the author a structure to convey their narrative and helps readers interpret the text. (1/2) @PJLanguageArts
Spring is a time of renewal and new growth. As the snow begins to melt, flowers bloom, and we prepare to #SpringForward, I thought I'd share a list of books that discuss themes like new beginnings, trying things, and overcoming challenges. @PJLanguageArts
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What's popping ? ... the Pop Word Families Game is! This game is a fun and engaging way for students to practice their rhyming, vocabulary, and spelling skills. @PJLanguageArts
In honour of International Women's Day, here is a list of books that highlight women from all around the world and showcase the amazing things they do. Students should read and have access to books that illustrate and celebrate diversity.@PJLanguageArts
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Happy International Womenβs Day to all those who identify !! Keep on being amazing and sharing your greatness with the world !! ππ#InternationalWomensDay#girlpower
Cultural traditions should be shared and celebrated. Here is a list of books that celebrate different cultural traditions.(2/2) @PJLanguageArts
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My friend @MissRifai was telling me yesterday about how she is looking forward to celebrating Arab Mother's Day on March 21st. Her excitement in sharing her culture with me reminded me of how important it is to celebrate different cultures. (1/2)
Student voice allows students to establish a sense of agency, become active participants within their classroom, and have their thoughts and opinions heard and validated. Be sure to read the article to learn more ! @PJLanguageArts
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Who's hungry?! On the menu for today, we have a book tasting. Hosting an in-class book tasting is a great way for students to develop a taste for different literature.@PJLanguageArts
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Providing students with writing prompts and the designated class time to practice freewriting can increase their creativity and confidence in their writing abilities. (2/2) @PJLanguageArts
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Freewriting is a writing exercise in which a person can write down their thoughts quickly and continuously without worrying about grammar, form, or style. ( 1/2) @PJLanguageArts
Learning a new language can be a rewarding, yet challenging experience. It is important for ESL students to receive the necessary support in order to be successful. Here is a resource that can be used to support ESL learners. @PJLanguageArts
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Looking for a morning activity to include in your classroom's morning routine? Well, look no further, Wordle is a fun vocabulary activity for the students to engage and take part in. @PJLanguageArts
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