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Fast Fives – How to Use Stream-of-Consciousness Writing to Motivate Writers

After teaching young writers for 18 years, I’ve found that getting a kid started is the biggest hurdle to writing success. If you can get them going, you are more than halfway ... READ the POST

3 Ways to Incorporate Academic Vocabulary into Instruction

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Academic vocabulary are words kids will see often in school, especially in textbooks and assessments, but are not always heard in everyday conversation. As a result, your ... READ the POST

Improving Reading Comprehension: Making a Movie in Your Head

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No doubt you've told your students to "make a movie in their head" while reading a book to help with reading comprehension. We know it's sound advice: when you can picture the ... READ the POST

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Fast Fives – How to Use Stream-of-Consciousness Writing to Motivate Writers

3 Ways to Incorporate Academic Vocabulary into Instruction

Improving Reading Comprehension: Making a Movie in Your Head

Welcome to Musings from the Middle School

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Anchor Activities will change your classroom management game

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Welcome to
Musings from the
Middle School

Anchor Activities
will change your
classroom management game

Writing from Lists
will engage even
reluctant writers