Monthly Archives: March 2015

Preparing for End-of-Year Writing Reflections

Posted on March 23, 2015 by theliteracycookbook

As we approach spring (OK, technically it’s here, but really?), it’s a good time to start thinking about how our students will reflect on their writing progress since the beginning of the school year. Assuming you have used a consistent … Continue reading →

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FREE WORKSHOP: “Our Students Are Struggling: Now What?”

Posted on March 20, 2015 by theliteracycookbook

I will present “Our Students Are Struggling: Now What?” at the Eatontown Barnes & Noble in the Monmouth Mall on Tuesday, April 14, from 6:00-7:30pm. There is no charge, and participants will earn professional development hours. To sign up, please click … Continue reading →

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PARCC Prep: Preparing for the May ELA Assessments

Posted on March 19, 2015 by theliteracycookbook

Even though some of us are still in the throes of March PARCC assessments, it’s not too soon to start thinking about how to prepare students for the May assessments, and the good news is that it looks like they … Continue reading →

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