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Literacy Center Rotations
Literacy center (or stations) rotations can be challenging to plan. Here are seven rotation options with colorful visuals for 4-10 literacy centers.
How to Teach Rhetorical Stance
Students need to practice the elements of rhetorical stance to improve their writing. This article provides clear definitions and a great sample lesson with useful links…
Learning Vocabulary from Independent Reading
Most vocabulary beyond the first ten thousand words comes from independent reading. Wide reading of challenging academic text produces the greatest net vocabulary gain.
Why Johnny Can’t Write
Students need to learn how to write structured essays designed to inform and convince their teachers and professors. But how do you transform a creative, non-linear…
Why Johnny Can’t Use Good Grammar
Some years back, the principal walked into my room while my student teacher was delivering a lesson. After a few minutes, the principal signaled me to…
How to Get a 12 on the SAT® Essay
The SAT essay can produce time management challenges and difficulties for SAT-takers. Many students score poorly on this section; however, using the AEC TP IT 2B…