Teen Literacy Tips

If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. I’d also love to hear what you have to say, so please feel free to comment on any post. Thanks for visiting!Notre Dame football players had Knute Rockne–Dallas, Texas teachers have Dalton Sherman. Just what you need at the beginning [...]

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The following short video is either a metaphor for how I feel on the first day of school or an image of how the students see me–I haven’t quite decided yet.

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I’m always on the lookout for thought-provoking ideas in the form of quotes. I use them for bulletin boards, for classroom posters and to give to students for them to paraphrase and discuss. Here’s a short selection of quotes about reading for you to consider as you decorate your classroom:

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I’m a music fanatic, and I love having a song playing as the students enter the classroom. The right song helps students to come into class feeling good about life and ready to learn.
An opening song is also a great signal device to start class. I usually have an entry task on the [...]

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The following inspirational teacher videos will make you want to be a better teacher. Use them at the beginning of the year to set your goals, in the middle of the year to rejuvenate your spirit, or at the end of the year to celebrate your accomplishments. Share them with colleagues and friends, [...]

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