This is a continuation of my other post. Here are the first two steps that we have learned from the conference in Shanghai. EmPOWER: 1. Evaluate What is this assignment asking me to do? __ Circle action words and underline key words that tell me what to do. How many parts will my paper need to have? 2. make a Plan Look at what I circled Read full article »
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EmPOWER: A Method for Teaching Expository Writing by Bonnie Singer and Anthony Bashir
Problem: “I don’t know!” Solution: Circle and underline
When presented with a written assignment, some students are often overwhelmed with the "wall of words", and when you ask them what they need to do, their answer most of the time is "I don't know." One way to help them is to use the first step in the EmPOWER: A Method for Teaching Expository Writing by Bonnie Singer and Anthony Read full article »
Tumble Books
Tumble Books is a huge online resource of books which can be read or listened to online. Many of the books have quizzes and questions afterword to help explore children's comprehension of the book. To access this students must use the log-in name and password given to them by the school. Please see the LS teacher or classroom teacher for more details.
Brain Pop
Brain POP is the home of fun learning! This site offers student the chance to explore many aspects of the world around us in a lively and exciting way. To access this students must use the log-in name and password given to them by the school. Please see the LS teacher or classroom teacher for more details.
Dance Mat Typing
BBC School's Dance Mat Typing is THE place to go for the least boring way to learn to touch type! This site takes student's through basic typing skills via a host of fun songs and crazy characters. No passwork required!