Tag Archives: Curriculum

NJ’s UPDATED ELA STANDARDS: New Tools

Posted on April 15, 2024 by theliteracycookbook

Friends working in NJ are no doubt aware that NJ State Board of Education adopted new NJ Student Learning Standards for ELA on October 4, 2023, and they will take effect this fall. The revisions, described in NJDOE’s Overview PPT … Continue reading →

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Leaning into AI to Create More Meaningful, Rigorous Research Projects

Posted on February 8, 2024 by theliteracycookbook

When an English teacher recently mentioned she was about to launch a research project on famous African-Americans, I asked her for more information. It would be six slides, she said, and they could choose from among 30 people. On each … Continue reading →

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GUEST BLOGGER Allison Paludi: 3 Reasons I’m Using a Chatbot in My Classes

Posted on July 25, 2023 by theliteracycookbook

(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 →

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ONLINE LEARNING: Open-source Resources

Posted on June 14, 2020 by theliteracycookbook

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 →

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NEW Grammar Resources!

Posted on October 14, 2019 by theliteracycookbook

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 →

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A HELPFUL RESOURCE FOR DISCOUNTED BOOKS: First Book Marketplace

Posted on February 12, 2019 by theliteracycookbook

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 →

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How to Blend Grammar into Daily ELA Instruction

Posted on November 7, 2018 by theliteracycookbook

[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 →

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Another Cool Resource: C-SPAN!

Posted on August 21, 2018 by theliteracycookbook

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 →

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CURRICULUM RESOURCES & LINKS: A Page from The Literacy Cookbook Website

Posted on August 14, 2018 by theliteracycookbook

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 →

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Techniques and Tools for Vocabulary Instruction

Posted on August 8, 2018 by theliteracycookbook

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 →

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