ECI541-CAR

Pitch projects and generous donors contribute funds.

Writing Frames

Looks interesting!

What fun!

Writing is crucial because it engages the student.

Billy Collins advises teachers not to ask the deadly question: What does the poem mean?

Really cool news aggregator

comparison of old and new Bloom's Remembering: can the student recall or remember the information? define, duplicate, list, memorize, recall, repeat, reproduce state Understanding: can the student explain ideas or concepts? classify, describe, discuss, explain, identify, locate, recognize, report, select, translate, paraphrase Applying: can the student use the information in a new way? choose, demonstrate, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret, operate, schedule, sketch, solve, use, write. Analyzing: can the student distinguish between the different parts? appraise, compare, contrast, criticize, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, examine, experiment, question, test. Evaluating: can the student justify a stand or decision? appraise, argue, defend, judge, select, support, value, evaluate Creating: can the student create new product or point of view?

historyteacher's YouTube channel -- fun way to learn history

teaching vocabulary in context

" I think my desire for fiction has long been lost. "

Cool map tool

Great science videos

the truth about Accelerated Reader's effectiveness -- or not

Words of wisdom for making the most of times of change

For practice, consider applying our rubric to see how this one rates

Kids' interpretation of Billy Collins' Introduction to Poetry

Good site for learning about worthwhile projects that can make a contribution and even earning funds for a project of your own.

Word Walls keep the word that students are learning up front and center so they can consciously use them in conversation. Combining graphic organizers plus word walls can be a great mash-up.

Cool activity -- Paint Chip Poems -- paid off big-time! Of course, lots of other good stuff, too ;-)