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Summer Reading Blitz

Anonymous — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 12:23:55 GMT

I always look forward to the summer because of the time available for reading! I often read youth fiction because I’m looking for new book ideas. This reading flow chart below, created by Teach.com, is designed to help students pick good books over the...(read more)

Rich Learning Games for Lit & Language

Anonymous — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:52:49 GMT

Learning games have become more sophisticated and meaningful for all subject areas, and althought there's still significant room for the development of rich learning environments, here are some meaningful games that relate to teaching literature and language....(read more)

Hungry for Hunger Games Ideas

Anonymous — Mon, 07 May 2012 02:55:06 GMT

Let’s skip past the hoopla of exalting the Hunger Games at the best thing since sliced bread! It’s definitely the most popular youth novel of the year with the media coverage related to the film. Instead, I want to jump right into the best resources available...(read more)

Research #4 – Choosing Relevant Information

Anonymous — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:12:54 GMT

Choosing the most relevant information is a part of the research process that cannot be isolated from or within that process. As soon as students begin selecting sources, they are making decisions about what is the most relevant information. As books,...(read more)

Research #3 – Primo Web 2.0 Tools

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 23:54:22 GMT

There are numerous tools online for students to use as they are engaged in completing a group project. Connecting and working with your group outside of school has always been an issue; however, now that there are so many collaborative tools available...(read more)

Research #2 – Smart Bibliography Creation

Anonymous — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:12:25 GMT

How you approach the bibliography can make a big difference in whether it becomes a thorn in your side or not! Often it’s taught as an afterthought, instead of an integral part of the research process. If you’ve been caught in the cycle of forgetting...(read more)

Research #1 – Teaching High School Research

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:17:27 GMT

When academic students proceed into the senior grades, it’s often assumed that they already know how to do research. After all, they have completed their subjects at an academic level, they have been learning about how to research since grade one or two,...(read more)

Teaching High School Research – Skill One

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:17:27 GMT

After academic students make it to the senior grades, it’s often assumed that they already know how to do research. After all, they have completed their subjects at an academic level, they have been learning about how to research since grade one or two,...(read more)

Seize the Summer Moments

Anonymous — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:57:54 GMT

It's finally summer! Time to recoup after a long, fast year of educating. I was asking myself, "What should I write about?" It's been two months since my last article and I am feeling like I should produce something; however, nothing was coming to mind...(read more)

150 Book Report Alternatives

Anonymous — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 03:09:01 GMT

Aren't we all looking for engaging alternatives to the traditional book report? Here's a list of divergent activities from the boring stand at the front of the room retell and what was your favourite part! . . . → Read More: 150 Book Report Alternative...(read more)

How to Do the “10 Things All Teacher Should Know How to Do”

Anonymous — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 17:48:55 GMT

Andy Garcia's article "10 Things All Teachers Show Know How to Do" inspired this article which provides an explanation of how to do these ten things in simple terms for those who are new to the skills and concepts. . . . → Read More: How to Do the “10...(read more)

Primo Web 2.0 Tools for Student Group Research Projects

Anonymous — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 14:35:22 GMT

Integration of Aboriginal Resources in the Classroom

Anonymous — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:39:10 GMT

It's important to include Aboriginal resources in our classrooms to allow our First Nations students to see themselves reflected in our curriculum and for our non-Aboriginal students to learn more about First Nations culture and history. There is considerably...(read more)

Getting the Most out of the ADHD Student

Anonymous — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:54:46 GMT

Teaching ADHD students can be challenging especially if you do not understand this neurobiopyschosocial disorder. It's important to create relationship with these students as you provide structure and boundaries for them. Here are ten ways to get the...(read more)

Boys’ Reading Strategy 14 – Split Them Up

Anonymous — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 23:19:18 GMT

This article is the fourteenth in a series that summarizes and reflects upon the Ontario Ministry of Education 2009 document Me Read? And How! The fourteenth strategy advocated for improving boys’ reading: Split Them Up Split them up! This strategy was...(read more)