Tag Archives: Professional Development

CONTENT-BASED RESOURCES: PBS Learning Media

Posted on July 27, 2018 by

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 →

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How to Incorporate Grammar into Your Curriculum

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

As we approach summer—or what I like to call “curriculum writing season”—we have an opportunity to reflect and improve upon the work we’ve done this year. Writing or revising curriculum enables us to strengthen instruction. To that end, I’d like … Continue reading →

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My New Book, USING GRAMMAR TO IMPROVE WRITING, Is NOW AVAILABLE!

Posted on May 24, 2018 by

Dear friends, I am thrilled to inform you that my latest book, Using Grammar to Improve Writing: Recipes for Action, is NOW AVAILABLE on Amazon!!! To order a paperback or eBook, please click HERE. (Please note: The eBook is available … Continue reading →

Posted in Analyzing the Common Core Standards, Curriculum, ELA Common Core Standards, Grammar, Instruction, Language Standards, Lesson-planning, Paragraph writing, Resources, Using Grammar to Improve Writing BOOK, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Please help me present…

Posted on February 13, 2018 by

Friends, I’ve submitted a proposal to the 2018 National Charter Schools Conference, and I need your vote to help me secure a slot to present! IT ONLY TAKES 30 SECONDS AND WILL MEAN A LOT TO ME. To vote, visit … Continue reading →

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“Designing ELA PARCC Prep Materials That Fit in Your Curriculum”– SIGN UP NOW!

Posted on December 15, 2017 by

I’ll be presenting at NJPSA/FEA in Monroe Twp., NJ, all day on January 25! Here’s the blurb: Designing ELA PARCC Prep Materials That Fit in Your Curriculum Date: Jan 25, 2018 Time: 9am – 3pm Location: FEA Conference Center Presenter: … Continue reading →

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How to Navigate THE LITERACY COOKBOOK Website

Posted on October 3, 2017 by

As many readers know, in addition to this blog and my two books (The Literacy Cookbook and Literacy and the Common Core), you can find more support for effective literacy instruction on The Literacy Cookbook Website, which features hundreds and … Continue reading →

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Looking for Essential Literacy Work PD? SIGN UP NOW!

Posted on August 21, 2017 by

If you are looking for professional development support on Essential Literacy Work, I encourage you to attend my full-day training session at NJPSA/FEA on Oct. 2 from 9am-3pm! Here’s the link for more information: http://njpsa.org/documents/pdf/PDCalFall2017-web.pdf Here’s the blurb: PARCC ELA … Continue reading →

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Essential Curriculum Resource: SUCCESS ACADEMY ED INSTITUTE

Posted on June 23, 2017 by

As we enter summer—or as I like to call it, Curriculum Development Season—teachers will want to check out these two great resources: First, Match Fishtank, which I previously blogged about here. Second, hot off the presses: Success Academy Ed Institute, … Continue reading →

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Essential Curriculum Resource: MATCH FISHTANK

Posted on May 26, 2017 by

If you’re writing curriculum plans, here’s a tremendous new FREE resource: Match Fishtank. Here’s the blurb that explains what this is: Welcome to Match Fishtank, where you can view, share, and download the curriculum we use every day at Match Charter School, the … Continue reading →

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17 Ideas to Combat Learned Helplessness

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

[This post originally appeared in slightly different form on MiddleWeb on Dec. 18, 2016.] Recently I’ve been thinking about the ways in which we either inculcate or prevent learned helplessness in students. Some teaching practices help strengthen students’ self-efficacy, motivation … Continue reading →

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