Laura Bradley

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

A6: students can use key details to explain the author's main idea. #MECSbookstudy17 @knash266 @PrincipalWatts

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

@knash266 @PrincipalWatts A5: Defending claims indicates comprehension vs rote memorization which doesn't last. Comprehension is long lasting. #MECSbookstudy

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

A4: 1 new method a day with review. Students then pick 1 they understand and master it. #MECSbookstudy17 @PrincipalWatts @knash266

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

#MECSBookStudy17 A3: students always explain their answer. How did you get there? @PrincipalWatts @knash266

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

#MECSbookstudy2017 A2: without logic students can have wrong answers and be unaware of why it's wrong @PrincipalWatts @knash266

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

SQOTD: *observing water samples*
S1: "Whoa! Look at all this allergy!"
S2: "Dude, you mean algae."

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

A1:not letting students process info. Slow thinking does NOT equal lack of learning. #MECSbookstudy2017
@PrincipalWatts @knash266

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

A4: classifying is great for scaffolding. Scaffolding creates deeper understanding which creates deeper thinkers.

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

A3: TMs can be effective in math as well. Need to expand my TM usage into all subjects. Not just ELA.

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

A2:sentence stems. Allows me to easily differentiate for my highs and lows while covering the same material.

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

A7:analogies help deepen knowledge of already acquired basic knowledge. #mecsbookstudy2016

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

A6: increase empathy and understanding of different abilities and strengths. #MECSBookStudy16

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

A5: asking students to classify unnecessary info #MECSBookStudy16

[C. S. Lewis @CSLewisDaily]

“If they are wrong they need your prayers all the more; and if they are your enemies, then you are under orders to pray for them."
#CSLewis

[Laura Bradley @lbra87]

@PrincipalWatts I am excited to learn about different methods of teaching that will help all students learn.