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October 2024

MWSubstack 022: Feedback. Rubrics.
Which feedback strategies most help students meet academic expectations? And how can teachers strengthen and clarify their rubrics?
15 Ways to Learn with Sticky Notes
Good things come in small packages. In Kelly Owens' classroom, sticky notes earn top honors for Best Multipurpose Teaching Tool.
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MWSubstack 021: Grammar; History
Ideas for better ways to teach grammar and spelling. And History! How do we blend the past and present in a divided America?
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ARTICLE: Picture Books in the Middle Grades
Katie Durkin believes that including picture books invokes a sense of nostalgia for the students, helps them to grasp difficult abstract concepts, and…
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ARTICLE: Teaching MS Study Skills
The mess that was Ricky’s backpack was living proof that every middle schooler needs an organizational system along with study skills to ensure optimal…

September 2024

MWSubstack 020: Character education
We explore the importance of teaching about character and helping students develop identity and cultivate integrity.
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ARTICLE: Student Note-Taking and the Brain
Allison Paludi admits she was guilty of giving very vague directions about note-taking to her sixth graders. So she set out to find a brain-based…
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ARTICLE: Humanizing Class Management
We can design our classroom routines, procedures, and instructional process to eliminate some of the challenges and conditions that often cause…
MWSubstack 019: Math secrets; Graphic novels
Add new activities and strategies to your math teacher toolbox. And become convinced that comics and graphic novels have a place in the curriculum!
ARTICLE: 10-Minute Vocabulary Lessons
The importance of teaching vocabulary cannot be overstated, says Marilee Sprenger. Here's her plan to do it effectively in small bites of time.
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