It’s a busy world and, those everyday contacts you make might be overlooked as a source of interest and information. To know, you need to stop and think as you move through your day. Every one has a story and something of interest to share. We need to ask and listen to learn, assuming there… Read More »
The new Common Core States Standards (CCSS) uses a variety of genre in it efforts to engage students and help them read and think. As you introduce the word ‘genre’ and the various types of genre, consider creating a class chart of the characteristics of the various genre.In doing so, you will also be working… Read More »
It’s fun to play with words. We can practice higher level thinking and reasoning skills while using everyday words in new combinations. 50 Word World You may have only 50 words to speak and write. What words will you choose? Why will you choose them? Make your list and defend it against others’ lists. After… Read More »