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What Comes After Discussion? Teaching CER Before Argumentative Writing

What Comes After Discussion? Teaching CER Befor...

In my last blog post, I shared the most important step to take before your students ever start writing an argumentative essay: discussion. Starting with discussion helps make the transition...

What Comes After Discussion? Teaching CER Befor...

In my last blog post, I shared the most important step to take before your students ever start writing an argumentative essay: discussion. Starting with discussion helps make the transition...

The Most Important Step Before Teaching Argumentative Writing

The Most Important Step Before Teaching Argumen...

You’ve decided you’re ready to teach argumentative writing.  Did you just get that overwhelmed feeling in the pit of your stomach? Don’t worry - that reaction is completely normal. Teaching...

The Most Important Step Before Teaching Argumen...

You’ve decided you’re ready to teach argumentative writing.  Did you just get that overwhelmed feeling in the pit of your stomach? Don’t worry - that reaction is completely normal. Teaching...

5 Reasons Winter Break Review Helps Students Reset and Succeed in January

5 Reasons Winter Break Review Helps Students Re...

Do you want your students to come back from winter break feeling confident, focused, and ready to learn - but without overwhelming them or spending hours planning? The first week...

5 Reasons Winter Break Review Helps Students Re...

Do you want your students to come back from winter break feeling confident, focused, and ready to learn - but without overwhelming them or spending hours planning? The first week...

The Perfect Grammar Video Routine for 5th–6th Grade ELA Centers

The Perfect Grammar Video Routine for 5th–6th G...

Discover how to use grammar videos in your 5th–6th grade ELA centers! This post shares literacy centers ideas and a simple ELA stations routine that builds independence and boosts grammar...

The Perfect Grammar Video Routine for 5th–6th G...

Discover how to use grammar videos in your 5th–6th grade ELA centers! This post shares literacy centers ideas and a simple ELA stations routine that builds independence and boosts grammar...

7 Strategies to Teach Students How to Cite Sources (Without the Stress)

7 Strategies to Teach Students How to Cite Sour...

Let’s get real - when you first start teaching students how to cite sources, it can feel so overwhelming. Maybe you’ve even found yourself comparing your lesson plans to someone...

7 Strategies to Teach Students How to Cite Sour...

Let’s get real - when you first start teaching students how to cite sources, it can feel so overwhelming. Maybe you’ve even found yourself comparing your lesson plans to someone...

How to Help Students Master Research Writing by Fixing These 3 Mistakes

How to Help Students Master Research Writing by...

Have you ever read a student’s research paper and wondered where things went wrong? Without knowing how to fix common student misconceptions and mistakes within informational writing, you won’t be...

How to Help Students Master Research Writing by...

Have you ever read a student’s research paper and wondered where things went wrong? Without knowing how to fix common student misconceptions and mistakes within informational writing, you won’t be...