ASD English Department

Tch - Teaching Channel is a Common Core aligned resource that might be worth a look for E/LA curriculum work

this is pretty basic (elem focused) but the main idea transfers... 

A great Evernote tutorial for advanced users.  I really liked the template idea for those teachers who use a format all the time.  The article explains one way but a reader commented on an easier way to create a template.  Please see an integrator if you need help.

Using TED Talks videos to help teach: Collaboration Communication Critical Thinking Creativity As a Language Arts teacher, I get the honor of encouraging any content area as a topic since my focus is on communication of that topic. I say "honor" because it means I get to learn from them. However, with the Common Core standards, and the four Cs, which are peppered throughout them, stressing the importance of communication is no longer limited to English class. All classes must find a way to use these skills to communicate subject matter expertise. This year, I have decided that I don't call my class Language Arts. I instead refer to what happens in my room as The Art of Using Language. This unit, therefore, focuses on as many aspects of using language and communicating as I could think of: Creating a website Designing an infographic Recording a podcast Developing a Powerpoint or Prezi more......

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