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Category Archives: Curriculum
GUEST BLOGGER Allison Paludi: 3 Reasons I’m Using a Chatbot in My Classes
(NOTE: This post originally appeared in MiddleWeb on 7/17/23. I’m grateful to Allison Paludi for writing it and to John Norton and Susan Curtis, editors of MiddleWeb SmartBrief, for giving me permission to repost it for TLC Blog readers. PS, … Continue reading
ONLINE LEARNING: Open-source Resources
As we near the finish line of this unusual school year, we are already looking ahead to the next one. For anyone trying to figure out how to run a hybrid instructional model—partly in person, partly online—here are just a … Continue reading
NEW Grammar Resources!
Hi, all—I’ve been working in the field with teachers, testing out lessons based on my book USING GRAMMAR TO IMPROVE WRITING. I’m excited to report that these lessons are WORKING! When asked to reflect on “What surprised you about this … Continue reading
Posted in Curriculum, ELA Common Core Standards, Grammar, Instruction, Language Standards, Lesson-planning, TLC Website Resources, Using Grammar to Improve Writing BOOK, Writing
Tagged Curriculum, ELA Common Core Standards, Grammar, Instruction, Language Standards, Lesson-planning, TLC Website Resources, Using Grammar to Improve Writing BOOK, Writing
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A HELPFUL RESOURCE FOR DISCOUNTED BOOKS: First Book Marketplace
If you work with students from underserved communities and want to secure FREE/DISCOUNTED BOOKS for them, you should check out First Book Marketplace! “First Book is a non-profit social enterprise that provides new books and educational resources—for free and at … Continue reading
How to Blend Grammar into Daily ELA Instruction
[This post originally appeared in slightly different form on MiddleWeb.] One of the most common concerns I hear from ELA teachers is “I want to teach grammar, but I’m not sure how to fit it in.” This post explains a … Continue reading
Posted in Curriculum, ELA Common Core Standards, Grammar, Instruction, Lesson-planning, MiddleWeb, Reading Instruction, Resources, TLC Website Resources, Using Grammar to Improve Writing BOOK, Vocabulary, Writing, Writing Feedback
Tagged Curriculum, ELA Common Core Standards, Grammar, Lesson-planning, MIddleWeb, Reading, Resources, TLC Website Resources, Using Grammar to Improve Writing BOOK, Vocabulary, Writing
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Another Cool Resource: C-SPAN!
Until very recently, I thought of C-SPAN as merely a government cable channel, a place to see the ongoing proceedings of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. So: ho hum. Not my favorite channel. But it turns out … Continue reading
CURRICULUM RESOURCES & LINKS: A Page from The Literacy Cookbook Website
If you already subscribe to The Literacy Cookbook Website, you’re probably aware of the thousands of resources available. In addition to the Website’s 1,200-plus field-tested Word documents that you can download to use instantly with your students, I’ve also curated … Continue reading
Techniques and Tools for Vocabulary Instruction
When it comes to vocabulary instruction, teachers have many, many questions. Here are just a few: “How can I fit vocabulary in with everything else I have to do? How should I pick the words? What should my quizzes look … Continue reading
Posted in Assessment(s), Curriculum, Demo Lesson, ELA Common Core Standards, Instruction, Lesson-planning, TLC Website Resources, Vocabulary, Vocabulary in Context
Tagged Assessment(s), Curriculum, ELA Common Core Standards, Lesson-planning, TLC Website Resources, Vocabulary, Vocabulary in Context
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CONTENT-BASED RESOURCES: PBS Learning Media
Every once in a while, I come across a Website that has so many resources on it that I am flabbergasted and not even sure how to describe it. PBS Learning Media is such a Website. No matter what grade … Continue reading