Annotating Made Easy
Effective Text-Coding Strategies
Do you want your students to easily create discussion-worthy questions while reading complex texts? Is the "release" portion of the gradual release of responsibility taking much too long?
If so, try a couple of these student-friendly (and teacher- friendly) strategies designed to provide students with techniques that inspire quality, student-driven discussions. Read more..
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 2015 Best in Show Educational Products During the last week of February, some of the most dedicated and friendly members of the education community descended on EDexpo in Atlanta, Georgia. Teachers, store owners, and vendors from around the world attend this annual event to learn about the latest teaching trends and to preview the newest educational products. 50 teacher bloggers were recruited and flown in for the EDexpo event. Their job was to compile a master list of 10 Best-in-Show products. See the photo blog of the results here. I was there to host an information session on "How to Speak Common Core" for sellers who carry Common Core products, and to create a Top Products Pinterest Board showcasing some of the toys, tools, and resources from the show. See my Top 3 Best-in-Show English Language Arts product picks here.
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 July: Live Event
Saddle Brook, New Jersey
Bosland's Learning Plus is hosting a Workshop and New Product Showcase Event on Thursday, July 23rd from 8:30 to 3:00 at the Saddle Brook Marriott in North Jersey (20 miles from New York City). I will be presenting a fast-paced workshop (Quick and Easy Common Core Lessons for Multi-Level Learners) that will be jam-packed with a variety of cross-content, standards-based lessons - guaranteed to engage even the most reluctant elementary and middle school learners. Donna Whyte, author of Morning Meeting Afternoon Wrap-Up, will be sharing ideas and strategies in her workshop (Interventions and Small Group Activities for Reading and Writing) which will showcase the latest teaching techniques - designed to build stronger primary and elementary-level readers. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered for each workshop. The registration form is available here. For additional information about this event call Bosland's Learning Plus at 201-797-6700. I'd love to see you there!
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