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A Hands-on Approach for Analyzing Model Papers and a Method for the Analytic Summary

To prepare my students for the state writing exam they will take in February, I began developing materials to help them step through the process.  They will actually write two text-based essays: an analytic summary and a compare/contrast essay.  The analytic summary is straight from Common Core R.2 and W.2, and it is a completely new mode for our state.  Here are the steps in the lesson I did with my students to introduce the analytic summary.   Step #1 Define the Mode and Cover Vocabulary Words Whether it is a … [Read more...]

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Teaching on Block: Make It Amazing With These Easy Tips – OC Beach Teacher

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When I started teaching, I worked at a school with a 7-period day and 46-minute class periods. I was accustomed to this schedule but then I started a new teaching position where the school system used...
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This post from my friend over Language Arts Classroom has some excellent ideas for using stations in secondary. The stations strategy is one of my favorites in my toolbox! ... See MoreSee Less

Grammar Stations: 15 Engaging Stations

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Grammar stations are perfect for secondary students. You can rotate and address confusion and successes. Students move and learn from others.
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