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Gulp... we do seem to be living in a #youngadult #

Gulp... we do seem to be living in a #youngadult #dystopian novel. #saturdaysilly #laughteristhebestmedicine #teacherhumor

Reflections (and lessons learned) from the first w

Reflections (and lessons learned) from the first week of online learning:⁠
-- For virtual video meetings, need to have comments/questions prepared ahead of time to engage kids, while waiting for other students to log on, to pace and use time wisely⁠
-- Be prepared to repeat yourself on virtual chats.⁠
-- Have a list of talking points, but let kids just chat a minute, too. When they are chatting, though, help them stay focused and not get caught up in the fears and rumors. ⁠
-- Students need basic instruction on the vocabulary of virtual learning⁠
-- Students need basic instruction navigating the platform⁠
-- Students need to know how to see assignments, add them to the drive and find them later (ie, how to use copy links, how to get back to those copies)⁠
-- Check ins don’t have to be boring or complicated. Post a funny pic, question, real-world grammar fail or video and let them reply as the check in. When you do ask a question, try to respond to each child. But some days, it's ok for them to just say "present," and that be good enough. ⁠
-- Kids are going to check in at all times of the day⁠
-- If students are working from multiple versions of a text, be sure to clarify what to cite from before they start working. ⁠
-- Double check your account/email address before scheduling a video chat.⁠
-- Pre-recording weekly welcome videos and batch uploading them as unlisted to youtube to schedule for each Monday is a lifesaver.⁠

Even though we are learning remotely, I couldn't g

Even though we are learning remotely, I couldn't give up #firstchapterfriday, especially since I had planned paired texts to extend our reading of #thegreatgatsby. So, I video recorded myself reading the #firstchapter to share with my students tomorrow! I'm starting with #dearjohn by @nicholassparks because of the intertextuality between the two works. With Sparks being a popular, modern author and with this novel having a movie, I was hoping my students might want to check it out (digitally, of course) while we are "out of school."

Prepared for lunch porch pick up with my t-shirt f

Prepared for lunch porch pick up with my t-shirt from @gaffren and my homemade (not-"sew"-perfect) mask. ⁠
Shirt - #gaffren⁠
Sweater - #discovermaurices⁠
Jeans - #loft⁠
Shoes - #supergausa⁠
#socialdistancing #teacherscarryonduringcovidpandemic #distancelearning⁠

Make any text (poem, play, short story, novel, eve

Make any text (poem, play, short story, novel, even literary nonfiction) come alive with this fun, creative, real-world based set of NO PREP assignments that teens will love! Each modern, original, real-world inspired activity is designed specifically to measure comprehension of an ELA standard with clear directions for you and the student on eye-catching printable AND digital worksheets. Link in bio.

Quick stop by my classroom today to get #distancel

Quick stop by my classroom today to get #distancelearning kicked off since students had an essay due for their college class. Made this checklist on my old-fashioned white board. Last one like this for a while. Wow... what an odd feeling.

Admin with a vision to support both students and T

Admin with a vision to support both students and TEACHERS is what we need right now. Teachers are without a doubt making things work for their students... and the whole educational system during this unprecedented time. It does take a village.

Happy Friday, friends! 😜#socialdistancing2020 #

Happy Friday, friends! 😜#socialdistancing2020 #socialdistancing #fridayfunny #timthetoolmantaylor

UPDATED!!! My weekly multiple choice grammar quizz

UPDATED!!! My weekly multiple choice grammar quizzes have been newly updated to include digital, self-checking quizzes made in Google forms. Each week is linked individually, so there's nothing for you to do except send them out and go! Link in bio. If you own them, follow the link to get the updates free; if not, go check them out!

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