Category: Middle/High School ELA
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10 Ways to Use Daily Agenda Slides
The blog post explores the versatile use of Daily Agenda Slides in a classroom setting, citing it as a critical tool for organization and student support. The author shares ten applications of Daily Agenda Slides such as the weekly overview, daily plans, classroom routine visuals, displaying norms/expectations, providing activity instructions, managing groups/stations, presenting learning targets,…
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Handling Conflict in a Middle School Classroom
The teaching experience in middle school can be complex due to the peculiar nature and needs of students at this stage. However, conflict management is crucial in this environment and can significantly impact the classroom positively if handled correctly. Effective conflict resolution involves knowing your students, addressing issues in private, listening to them, admitting your…
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Engaging Novels for Teen Readers | How to Choose the Best Books
The post discusses the importance of engaging students in reading by carefully selecting texts that resonate with them. It emphasizes the need for educators to understand their students’ preferences and interests in order to choose novels they can connect with. The author highlights the significance of using books that students find relevant, contain dynamic characters…