Don’t you just love seeing students get excited when choosing books to read independently? One way you can spark that enthusiasm . . . give a book talk! Sure, students can browse your class or school library looking at book covers and reading the blurbs. But what if you could entice them with book talks so awesome that students would be begging for more? Read on to discover how to…
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Book Response
10 End-of-the-Year Survival Tips for English Teachers
The end of the year can be an exciting time for both teachers and students! Who doesn’t look forward to summer break, right? But with that anticipation sometimes comes the question How can I keep my students focused on learning? In class, it takes a little more to hold their attention. Have you noticed grades have a tendency to drop off for students late in the year? And besides keeping…
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Independent Reading – Simple Tricks For A Successful Reading Workshop
There’s nothing more wonderful than seeing students reading books of their choice. Yes, actually reading! And as a teacher, there’s nothing more satisfying than to hear a student say, “I didn’t really read much, but since we’ve had to do independent reading, I’ve found some authors I really like.” In my 7th and 8th -grade classes, independent reading takes place both in the classroom and at home. You’ll need to decide…
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