Tag Archives: Text Selection

RECOMMENDED READING: Engaging Students in U.S. History and Science

Posted on November 15, 2017 by theliteracycookbook

If you are a U.S. history teacher looking for a textbook series that provides engaging narratives about key historical figures and events, check out A HISTORY OF US, a 10-book series by Joy Hakim. There are also accompanying resources and … 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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SUPER-HELPFUL VOCABULARY-BUILDING WEBSITE: http://www.VerbalWorkout.com

Posted on June 8, 2014 by theliteracycookbook

Verbal Workout (www.verbalworkout.com) is a tremendous resource, particularly for high school teachers (and parents) who want to help students strengthen their vocabulary. It includes key vocabulary words (esp. SAT words) from many, many commonly-read texts and provides lists (sortable in … Continue reading →

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