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[Darla @darlazion]

@WestoverParkJH Bonus Question: Continue using Kagan structures. #CISDAmazingRace

[Darla @darlazion]

@WestoverParkJH A4. Make a game out of mundane tasks to make it engaging. My favorite is 100,000 Pyramid. #CISDAmazingRace

[Darla @darlazion]

@WestoverParkJH A3. ELA teachers can help by using a lot of informational text when analyzing text. #CISDAmazingRace

[Darla @darlazion]

My best of the best is Ss work with partners at stations and then meet at Campfire for large group. #CISDAmazingRace

[Darla @darlazion]

@WestoverParkJH A2. When there is equal participation and individual accountability. #CISDAmazingRace

[Darla @darlazion]

@WestoverParkJH My favorite was the live Twitter chat. #CISDAmazingRace

[Darla @darlazion]

Shout out to Mrs. Donais for always recognizing our students' efforts. I couldn't do it without you!! #CISDAmazingRace #KatrinaDonais

[Darla @darlazion]

I send postcards home to parents bragging about their children's work. Parents love it! #CISDAmazingRace

[Darla @darlazion]

Tried something new for formative assessment. Ss write postcard to parent about lesson. Loved it. #CISDAmazingRace

[Darla @darlazion]

A5: Fundamental Five and knowing what kind of learners are in your class. Lots of hands-on activities. #CanyonISDChat

[Darla @darlazion]

A4: allowing the Ss to make some decisions. Also, my students love jigsaw teaching when they get to teach the others. #CanyonISDChat

[Darla @darlazion]

A3: Use things that are relevant to the Ss, use examples from THEIR lives, & take advantage of teachable moments. #CanyonISDChat

[Darla @darlazion]

A2: Lots of positive reinforcement, high expectations, encouragement, and feedback. #CanyonISDChat

[Darla @darlazion]

A1: Making sure I keep a good teaching pace, and using stations helps keep my students engaged. #CanyonISDChat

[Darla @darlazion]

My name is Darla Zion, and I teach 7th grade resource English at Westover. #CanyonISDChat

[Darla @darlazion]

This is new for me, but I'm learning. I am following FEED THE TEACHER on Twitter. There is some great technology stuff. #CISDAmazingRace

[Darla @darlazion]

This is new for me, but I am loving it. I am following FEED THE TEACHER on Twitter. There is some great technology stuff.

[Darla @darlazion]

This is new for me, but I am loving it. I am following FEED THE TEACHER on Twitter.

[Darla @darlazion]

Ss choose a text to read & then choose a strategy (quick drama or quick draw) to create a summary. #CISDAmazingRace

[Darla @darlazion]

Games for learning - Ss play 100,000 Pyramid to review types of figurative language. #CISDAmazingRace