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Why Students Should Take the Lead in Parent-Teacher Conferences - 0 views

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Amy Raemont on 02 Aug 15

The following is an excerpt from "Deeper Learning How Eight Innovative Public Schools Are Transforming Education in the Twenty-First Century," by Monica R. Martinez and Dennis McGrath. A particularly vivid example of putting students in the driver's seat of their own education is the way they handle what traditional schools refer to as parent-teacher conferences.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The following is an excerpt from "Deeper Learning How Eight Innovative Public Schools Are Transforming Education in the Twenty-First Century," by Monica R. Martinez and Dennis McGrath. A particularly vivid example of putting students in the driver's seat of their own education is the way they handle what traditional schools refer to as parent-teacher conferences.</div>

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163 Questions to Write or Talk About - 0 views

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teaching resources writing

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Advice for students so they don't sound silly in emails (essay) | InsideHigherEd - 0 views

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email etiquette communication

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Common Misconceptions About Rigor, Grit, etc. - 0 views

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Reflect on Learning with a Portfolio Defense - 1 views

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teaching resources portfolio

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Amy Raemont on 25 Jan 15

A portfolio defense is a crucial step that crystallizes learning and transforms it from singular concepts into deeply interconnected growth. Learn how it's done.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A portfolio defense is a crucial step that crystallizes learning and transforms it from singular concepts into deeply interconnected growth. Learn how it's done.</div>

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Free Technology for Teachers - 0 views

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Why Do We Give Students Summer Reading Assignments? - 4 views

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summer reading

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Amy Raemont on 14 Dec 14

An argument against, and some alternatives (that are pretty nifty!)

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Debunking Homework Myths - 1 views

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Terry Donohoo on 19 Nov 14

Not an English teacher's perspective, but food for thought.

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When You Criticize Someone You Make It Harder for that Person to Change - 0 views

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brain research management movtivation

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Terry Donohoo on 13 Nov 14

Business/management perspective, but good brain research information that has implications for educators, too.

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Iconic Portrait Photos Throughout History Recreated with John Malkovich as the Subject - 2 views

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OMAM

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Upon first glance, the photo above looks like Diane Arbus' iconic Identical Twins photo captured in 1967. Then you realize that those are definitely not the young girls seen in the original photo. Looking a more closely, you start to notice an uncanny resemblance to actor John Malkovich.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Upon first glance, the photo above looks like Diane Arbus' iconic Identical Twins photo captured in 1967. Then you realize that those are definitely not the young girls seen in the original photo. Looking a more closely, you start to notice an uncanny resemblance to actor John Malkovich.</div>

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ShmoopTube - Shmoop Videos - 5 views

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teaching resources grammar lit AmLit freshmen

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Videos on everything from literature to author's backgrounds to grammar concepts. I love Shmoop!

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Grammar Online - 0 views

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Achieve 3000 - 5 views

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AOW reading

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A treasure trove of AP news articles. Comes with pre-reading poll questions, reading quizzes, after-reading poll questions, and sometimes "stretch" articles and questions. To see the most recent articles, click on "My Lessons." (Use CommonCore.Teacher for both login name and password)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A treasure trove of AP news articles. Comes with pre-reading poll questions, reading quizzes, after-reading poll questions, and sometimes "stretch" articles and questions. To see the most recent articles, click on "My Lessons." (Use CommonCore.Teacher for both login name and password)</div>

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Things Fall Apart lesson plan - 2 views

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things fall apart

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Things Fall Apart study guide - 3 views

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things fall apart

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How to Write About Africa - 0 views

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things fall apart

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It's funny.

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Class Tools - 1 views

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vocab games review

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You can put in a set of questions and it will come up with fun video games for students. Good for vocab. (I just played Wordshoot here: http://www.classtools.net/mob/quiz_1/ihaQF.htm)

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">You can put in a set of questions and it will come up with fun video games for students. Good for vocab. (I just played Wordshoot here: <a href="http://www.classtools.net/mob/quiz_1/ihaQF.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.classtools.net/mob/quiz_1/ihaQF.htm</a>)</div>

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People of Color Are Not A Story of Suffering (TED talk) - 0 views

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things fall apart

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How to Write a Thesis Statement - 0 views

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writing thesis statement

shared by Amy Raemont on 28 Jul 14 - No Cached

Amy Raemont on 28 Jul 14

A short video that explains what, exactly, goes into a thesis statement. Visually engaging. :)

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new wave of african writers - 0 views

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soph Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie purple hibiscus lit

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An article with some focus on Purple Hibiscus author, on soph summer reading list

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Why Students Should Take the Lead in Parent-Teacher Conferences - 0 views

163 Questions to Write or Talk About - 0 views

Advice for students so they don't sound silly in emails (essay) | InsideHigherEd - 0 views

Common Misconceptions About Rigor, Grit, etc. - 0 views

Reflect on Learning with a Portfolio Defense - 1 views

Free Technology for Teachers - 0 views

Why Do We Give Students Summer Reading Assignments? - 4 views

Debunking Homework Myths - 1 views

When You Criticize Someone You Make It Harder for that Person to Change - 0 views

Iconic Portrait Photos Throughout History Recreated with John Malkovich as the Subject - 2 views

ShmoopTube - Shmoop Videos - 5 views

Grammar Online - 0 views

Achieve 3000 - 5 views

Things Fall Apart lesson plan - 2 views

Things Fall Apart study guide - 3 views

How to Write About Africa - 0 views

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