This week in an I.E.P. meeting, I learned about this website tool for developing readers. It provides short lexile reading samples for learners to read and answer questions. Then it determines their level and continues providing passages at their level until they improve. Do you know any other tools like this? Share them in the comments below.
Follow this link 》》》https://readtheory.org
You'll always hear us encouraging teachers to keep finding the right balance between teaching responsibilities and life because a peaceful, restful life is possible in teaching if you fight for it. So when we saw Kristy over @2PeasandaDog talking about Teacher Self Care Tips, we thought that's a perfect thing to share to get us focused this early in the year. The direction we point our ship has a lot to do with where our ship ends up ... so let's point it toward health and wellness and peace this year, yeah? Go check out her blog post and give her feed a follow for lots of helpful teaching schtuff. :) >>> link in our profile >>> https://2peasandadog.com/2018/03/teacher-self-care-tips.html
What does the TV show THE VOICE have to teach us about teaching and classroom testing? http://bit.ly/2va2npp
Somewhere someone told us we had to work at home. What if there were another way? http://bit.ly/2Os1u4L
Should Students Use Wikipedia? ...cue...opening can of worms... http://bit.ly/2uKs2F7
The new school year comes around and we find ourselves looking for some activities to start the year off with some fun. Shey over @theclassroomsparrow has partnered with the bloggers @secondaryenglishcoffeeshop to give us 10 LESSONS TO TEACH AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR. From email etiquette to short stories to research citation, these activities will give us all kinds of ideas to get our years started with new energy. >>> link in our profile >>> http://secondaryenglishcoffeeshop.blogspot.com/2018/08/10-lessons-to-teach-at-beginning-of-year.html?m=1
The first step is a decision. And you're the only one who can make it for you. http://bit.ly/2LjzaTn
More than 5,000 teachers are enjoying our novel unit to teach THE GIVER. Save prep time w/ our print/digital combo unit. Creation, organization, curriculum mapping ... all done for you. All you have to add is your unique teaching genius, and your learners will love this novel unit. http://bit.ly/2sM5HHd
Hang around our IG feed for a couple weeks and you'll see that we're on a mission to inspire teachers with the positive and encouraging side of teaching ... the We Can Do It message. That's one reason we love Bonnie's 30-Day Happy Teacher Challenge over @PrestoPlans. They say 30 days makes a habit, and we can't imagine many better habits than being happy. What if this year could be different than the complain around the teacher lounge feeling? What if we could beat the negative messages we tell ourselves every day? Let's do it. And while you're over at her IG feed, give her a follow for other inspiring and practical teaching awesomeness. >>> link in our profile >>> http://bit.ly/happyteacherchallenge
What would it look like if you worked at work and ONLY at work? Sound too good to be true? It doesn't have to be. >>> http://bit.ly/2uFxKrE
We love the idea of gamifying the learning process to make things more fun and increase the retention level. Our friend @SecondarySara has written a detailed blog post about her idea of sorting your learners into 4 houses. She describes her whole process and thoughts behind everything, so we can implement things with our learners. You're gonna want to check out her blog post and follow her IG feed. >>> https://www.secondarysara.com/2018/08/how-i-teach-grammar-grammar-house-cup.html
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169 pages/slides of resources that engage our students into Ponyboy's world in THE OUTSIDERS! http://bit.ly/2GYZZ96
You can keep feeling like Mondays suck or you can join this conversation. >>> http://bit.ly/2KIjJDZ
Summer just ended, so why would I think about saving for next summer?!?! We feel ya, for sure. But you might be surprised at how now might actually be the ideal time. Let's chat. Link in profile & here 》》》http://bit.ly/2KwTDo4
Grammar can be tough to teach ... and it can be boring. #DeadlyBoring It's one of the dirty secrets of teaching ELA. Our friend Lauralee over at @ELAClassroom felt this reality, so she wrote a grammar workbook ... 3-in-1 actually. Definitely gonna want to find the link in our profile and go follow her IG feed. >>> Check out her book >>> http://a.co/166LgIo
13 ways elementary teachers are amazing ... Which number is your fav? >>> http://bit.ly/2K07Ybr
Sometimes we don't have the time to read an entire play. Sometimes we want a play to be more accessible. Sometimes we just want our learners to be able to access higher level literary pieces. Our friend Danielle over @nouvelle_ela has taken RICHARD III and written an abridgment that can be done in 30 minutes! Amazing! So in one class period, our learners can experience Shakespeare's great story. Check it out at the link in our profile and follow her IG feed >>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Richard-III-Shakespeare-in-30-3947234
Need Teaching Inspiration? Want to learn how to NEVER bring papers home again? Maybe you need to check out our YouTube community. http://bit.ly/2sK5PXy
Teacher Darlene Anne sent us photos of students using our resources for THE OUTSIDERS. We love seeing students learning!
What photos do you have of our resources in action? 👉 Link to resource 📲 >>> http://bit.ly/outsidersplot
We teamed up with our friend @SecondarySara to tackle Literature Discussions in the ELA classroom. Sometimes it can be difficult, and our best-planned discussion gets derailed into AnnoyingLand. So let's dive into the Pitfalls to Avoid during Literature Discussions. What would you add? >>> http://bit.ly/2K83HCQ
Let's share some positive memes about teachers today. What's your favorite positive teacher meme? >>> http://bit.ly/2Lxw7mQ
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taking a look at her cool new #BacktoSchoolActivity. She's found a fun way for learners to introduce themselves by designing a family #CoatofArms ... What a super fun idea to break the ice, be creative, and get to know each other! If you're looking for something new to try to kick off your school year, check it out at the link in our profile or over at her IG feed ... which you're going to want to follow because she's amazing and has so many solid ideas for your #SecondaryELA or #BritishHistory classroom.
How To-Do Lists are the secret weapon in the battle to save time in our planning day. >>> http://bit.ly/2JVr42k
Help build all us teachers up. What's your favorite part about the new teaching week? >>> http://bit.ly/2Hbfjzu
Saying "No" is hard. Especially when there we think there are so many unspoken expectations. So what should we do? http://bit.ly/2HMHe96 #worklifebalance #timemanagement #teacherlife #teacherproblems #teacherprobs
Rethink Your Commute for Peace & Efficiency >>> http://bit.ly/2JJywxH
Love seeing students learn how to explore their thoughts! Here my students are learning to effectively annotate their reading and how to not get carried away. Check out our OUTSIDERS teaching unit to engage your learners into Ponyboy's world... http://bit.ly/2H39dVJ #theoutsiders #ponyboy #sehinton #outsidersunit #novelunit #lessonplan #literatureguides
Jackie's writing process resources look so professional and attractive for upper grade learners. #TeachingWriting can be a difficult process, but she's made some activities that help break that journey down into manageable steps for our learners to master and move on knowing what they're doing. Check them out at the link in our profile.
Teaching LORD OF THE FLIES this year? Here's a wonderful article on Operation Pied Piper, Britain's plan to evacuate children off the island around the world to other imperial territories. Stories like this give great context for why the kids are on the plane in the first place. Click the links in our profile 》》》
Ninjas want to slash their way to making your grammar instruction so much more fun. http://bit.ly/2vwISLg
You know what’s more fun than talking around the photocopier? Going home without ANY papers to grade. http://bit.ly/2qY8QCz
Over 100,000 teachers around the world are using this resource to teach Plot. See how awesome their lessons are now. >>> http://bit.ly/2pshwjU
Saying "No" is hard. Especially when there we think there are so many unspoken expectations. So what should we do? http://bit.ly/2qVp53F #worklifebalance #timemanagement #teacherlife #teacherproblems #teacherprobs
Need Teaching Inspiration? Want to learn how to NEVER bring papers home again? Maybe you need to check out our YouTube community. http://bit.ly/2H28153
Anybody out there not heard of Teachers Pay Teachers? Anybody still not sure how to use it? How can we help get you more connected to this great community of resources? http://bit.ly/2nSEVdH
The first step is a decision. And you're the only one who can make it for you. http://bit.ly/2GSK8wX
Some teachers just go all out when they're teaching a topic. I love it! Check out Brandy Stehle here going full ninja to engage her learners while teaching Grammar Ninja. Full Ninja!!! We can't even begin to show how awesome we think this is. She even made commas for ninja stars!!! (Not) Too much...too much. I imagine Brandy has you fired up about Grammar Ninjas now, so check the link out in our profile >>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Commas-Complete-Unit-Lessons-Assessments-Keys-Grammar-Ninja-396664
This Misplaced Modifier contest worked so well in my classroom. The students had so much fun and really got a great review of misplaced modifiers. The students voted for which ones they thought were funniest, and here are the finalists from each of my classes.
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Top Ten Young Adult Novels to Teach. What's on your list? (Episode 41) http://bit.ly/2pDi0Uv
We absolutely love hearing stories like Danielle's over @SurvivingtheMiddle. She launched off her unit with our engaging PreReading activity where you can see her learners moving to sides of the classroom to state and defend their biases. You could do this after the novel too! It's so powerful to do this before and after the novel to help our learners see the journey they've taken in their opinions. #StayGolden, kids ... #StayGold. Link to unit 》》》 http://bit.ly/2tLjMrf
You can keep feeling like Mondays suck or you can join this conversation. >>> http://bit.ly/2pxwMfz
Teacher Darlene Anne sent us photos of students using our resources for THE OUTSIDERS. We love seeing students learning!
What photos do you have of our resources in action? 👉 Link to resource 📲 >>> http://bit.ly/outsidersplot
Do these pencils rile you up? Let's talk about why boys love them. http://bit.ly/2HUi9tA #tinypencils
What's your plan to survive those teacher months when you don't get a paycheck? Let's talk before it gets scary. 》》》 http://bit.ly/2DHJMnf
Sick Days, Mental Health Days, and Making Life Easier ... even toward the end of the school year. http://bit.ly/2plKt0Z
I hope by now you've heard Auggie's favorite song "The Luckiest Guy on the Lower East Side" by the Magnetic Fields. Your learners are going to love the song and the activity that we have to go along with it.
What Novel Unit Resources Are the Best Fit for Your Classroom? Let's dive deep into the details of a good novel unit. http://bit.ly/2nnQZDu
Lesson planning takes a long time. So can developing lesson resources. Explore the secrets to how Teachers Pay Teachers can save you time. >>> http://bit.ly/2p22pha
We teamed up with our friend @SecondarySara to tackle Literature Discussions in the ELA classroom. Sometimes it can be difficult, and our best-planned discussion gets derailed into AnnoyingLand. So let's dive into the Pitfalls to Avoid during Literature Discussions. What would you add? >>> http://bit.ly/2DbomP0
Teachers, you got the money saved for summer yet? Let's talk smart strategy that any of us can do. >>> http://bit.ly/2FuTe1U
We went on a mission to make the most helpful, most compelling, most graphically attractive teaching resource for you to introduce your learners to all the various figurative language. This 70+ slide PowerPoint will help you introduce how every many you need to teach your level of learners. We have it for Google Drive too! 》》》http://bit.ly/2Bp0HJL
Is there a way to figure out when to grade every question and when not to? We discuss our options over on YouTube 》》》 http://bit.ly/2FjBEhA
7 Ways Grammar Ninjas Are Better than Boring Grammar >>> http://bit.ly/2mNvgod
How to break tasks up into similar chunks to save tons of work time. Let us show you some ideas. >>> http://bit.ly/2F4XOnx
How do you actually Grade Essays 10x Faster and get your life back? It's time for you to find out. 》》》 http://bit.ly/2CcE3t6
Somewhere someone told us we had to work at home. What if there were another way? We talk about how in the link 》》》 http://bit.ly/2CfLoIx
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Love seeing students learn how to explore their thoughts! Here my students are learning to effectively annotate their reading and how to not get carried away. Check out our OUTSIDERS teaching unit to engage your learners into Ponyboy's world... http://bit.ly/2jCN8jQ
What gets you excited to get up in the morning and go teach? >>> http://bit.ly/2Bqb6VR
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These Pixar short films are so useful to teach plot in #ELALiterature. Students are so engaged in the lessons! http://bit.ly/2l6wsRL
Do these pencils rile you up? Let's talk about why boys love them. We have the surprising answer. http://bit.ly/2nmgXXU
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Some teachers just go all out when they're teaching a topic. I love it! Check out Brandy Stehle here going full ninja to engage her learners while teaching Grammar Ninja. Full Ninja!!! We can't even begin to show how awesome we think this is. She even made commas for ninja stars!!! (Not) Too much...too much. I imagine Brandy has you fired up about Grammar Ninjas now, so check the link out in our profile >>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Commas-Complete-Unit-Lessons-Assessments-Keys-Grammar-Ninja-396664
We absolutely love hearing stories like Danielle's over @SurvivingtheMiddle. She just started teaching #TheOutsiders again. She launched off with our engaging PreReading activity where you can see her learners moving to sides of the classroom to state and defend their biases. It's so powerful to do this before and after the novel to help our learners see the journey they've taken in their opinions. #StayGolden, kids ... #StayGold. Link to unit in profile 》》》 http://bit.ly/2D52kS4
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More than 4,000 teachers are enjoying our "tuff" novel unit to teach THE OUTSIDERS. Save prep time w/ our print/digital combo unit. Creation, organization, curriculum mapping ... all done for you. All you have to add is your unique teaching genius, and your learners will love this novel unit. http://bit.ly/2iWqKkN
Lesson planning takes a long time. So can developing lesson resources. Explore the secrets to how Teachers Pay Teachers can save you time. >>> http://bit.ly/2BjRpPy
More than 4,600 teachers are enjoying our novel unit to teach THE GIVER. Save prep time w/ our print/digital combo unit. Creation, organization, curriculum mapping ... all done for you. All you have to add is your unique teaching genius, and your learners will love this novel unit. http://bit.ly/2kjNwDD
365 days of affirming each other can change your life. What would you add as a message to affirm the one you love? http://bit.ly/2maUBIc
Why Elementary Teachers Are Amazing ... 13 Ways ... by Secondary Teachers. What a fun way for we teachers to praise our fellow professionals. We can go through so many days hearing lots of negative, so we thought we could encourage each other with the reasons that you're awesome! http://bit.ly/2mLTfEq
Stop calling them "rough drafts." Why? you ask. In our video, we discuss how to get learners to actual revise their drafts. >>> http://bit.ly/2mGT5Op
It's been a long year. Get a quick refresher with these 24 Tips for New Teachers that Other Teachers Might Not Tell You >>> http://bit.ly/2lQtNiT
Is there a way to figure out when to grade every question and when not to? Watch our video conversation 》》》 http://bit.ly/2qU8uzj
Some people say, “I can’t believe how well you did on that!” Good teachers say, “I always knew you were this good, and I’m so glad that people are finally starting to get a taste of how good you’re going to be.” http://bit.ly/2lxVAkL #growthmindset #priming #statetesting
This Misplaced Modifier contest worked so well in my classroom. The students had so much fun and really got a great review of misplaced modifiers. The students voted for which ones they thought were funniest, and here are the finalists from each of my classes.
Get it FREE in my Teachers Pay Teachers store!!! http://bit.ly/2zjSsCC
We teachers could all use that one tip that will help us streamline everything. Short video conversation to change your life. 》》》 http://bit.ly/2leGDEW
Who said nothing rhymes with ORANGE?! I love this poet. #DontJudge #TheBestThereIs https://youtu.be/lPcR5RVXHMg
If you haven't seen Tracee Orman's new creativity writing prompts, you're going to love them. 180 editable writing prompts to get our learners thinking and using the creative side of their brains. Get ready to get inspired! Check out this creative resource over at the link in our profile >>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Creative-Questions-for-ANY-Novel-or-Story-Editable-3605632
What if a teacher's role today has moved from teaching students to learn "what," to teaching them "how" to think? http://bit.ly/2ldlREQ #growthmindset #alwaysgrowing
The first step is a decision. And you're the only one who can make it for you. http://bit.ly/2kQ9hfg
IN ACTION: KWL pre-reading activity for our Roll of Thunder unit. Learners being challenged. http://bit.ly/SCRollOfThunder
Sometimes we teachers want to make a difference, but we feel like we're down at the bottom without any influence. Let's talk about how we can lead both upward and outward. 》》》》》 http://bit.ly/2kTKWVh
Anybody out there not heard of Teachers Pay Teachers? Anybody still not sure how to use it? How can we help get you more connected to this great community of resources? http://bit.ly/2xGwbyj
Addie Williams at @AddieWilliams_tpt has such a fun little activity to get kids writing about Valentine's Day. We're really loving all the positive questions that get learners thinking about how to show love and care for their fellow learners. Go get this resource at the link in our profile >>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentines-Day-Activities-Doodle-and-Write-3574416 >>> And you'll love all her inspirational posts and uplifting ideas.
Our world needs stories like Auggie's today. We could all use those reminders of the ways we don't give others a chance ... the hard spots in our hearts toward people ... we teachers and our learners might think someone else needs it, when really stories like Auggie's are for all of us. They help us #ChooseKind. This plot activity is from our WONDER complete teaching unit (available in print and digital). http://bit.ly/2zxVt1k #Wondermovie #thewondermovie
How to always get the most important things done every day >>> http://bit.ly/2AJ46no
I hope by now you've heard Auggie's favorite song "The Luckiest Guy on the Lower East Side" by the Magnetic Fields. Your learners are going to love the song and the activity that we have to go along with it. 》》》
What the Ditto is a Worksheet? Can you use worksheets & still be a good teacher? >>> http://bit.ly/2BoyzKR
When Teachers SHOULD NOT Grade Student Grammar in Essays? Figure it out with us in this video >>> http://bit.ly/2zaZjNc
You might have noticed before that our learners want to know how this stuff we're teaching is actually going to matter. Anyone heard that before? "Are we ever gonna use this stuff in real life?" Stacey Lloyd @Stacey.Lloyd had the same thought, so she found a ton (see what we did there?) of figurative language out in the real world and in the news events. Learners will love this real world collision with their classroom learning. Check the link in our profile >>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Figurative-Language-in-Everyday-Use-TASK-CARDS-2153286 >>> and while you're here, go follow her Insta feed for amazing activities and inspiration. Don't miss out! :)
My wife and I are sharing the reasons we love each other...a gift for each day...a journey of affirming thoughts for the ones we love...365 days of loving each other by Created for Learning 》》》Get inspired for Love with our ideas》》》
Top Ten Young Adult Novels to Teach (Episode 41) What would you add? See our 10 in the video in profile 》》》 http://bit.ly/2BhfM4k
Teacher Q&A - Where we answer all your questions about Grading Essays 10x Faster 》》》 http://bit.ly/2knvfoV
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