Have you ever wondered how you can meet grade-level standards using thematic units? Can using thematic or literacy units be appropriate for all your students? As educators, we are always searching for the just-right fit for our students. This includes the literature we read, the lessons we plan, and the assessments we administer. How can […]
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How do you choose a thematic unit that best meets the needs of your students? Do you start with a theme, topic, or a book? If you have been interested in using thematic units in your classroom, keep reading these questions may be answered for you! Questions to Ask The first question you must ask
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What are theme-based units? How can they fit into my classroom? Do they meet all my student’s needs? How can I make it fit into my curriculum? What do I need to engage all students with their learning? If you have been asking yourself any of these questions, keep reading! Theme-based units will help students
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What is cross-curricular learning? Are there rewards for this type of teaching? Can I effectively use this in my classroom? Who can you use this for, what grade or age level? Can it meet the needs of all my students? If you have been asking these questions or have been wondering about cross-curricular learning, keep
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What are Work on Writing Centers? How can they fit into my classroom? Do they meet all my student’s needs? How can I make it fit into my writing instruction? What do I do to engage students while still managing small group and individual instruction? If you have been asking yourself any of these questions,
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What are Listening to Reading Centers? How can they fit into my classroom? Do they meet all my student’s needs? How can I make it fit into my reading instruction? What do I do to engage students while still managing small group and individual instruction? If you have been asking yourself any of these questions,
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What are Read to Someone Centers? How can they fit into my classroom? Do they meet all my student’s needs? How can I make it fit into my reading instruction? What do I do to engage students while still managing small group and individual instruction? If you have been asking yourself any of these questions,
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What are Read to Self Centers? How can they fit into my classroom? Do they meet all my student’s needs? How can I make it fit into my reading instruction? What do I do to engage students while still managing small group and individual instruction? If you have been asking yourself any of these questions,
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What are Word Works Centers? How can they fit into my classroom? Do they meet all my students’ needs? How can I make it fit into my reading and writing instruction? What do I do to engage students while still managing small group and individual instruction? If you have been asking yourself any of these
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The Daily 5 literacy program is built on strong literacy skills that meet the wide and varying needs of all students. As educators, we try to find an effective literacy program the Daily 5 may be what you are looking for. It allows students to independently work on reading skills while the teacher maintains a
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