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Archives for January 2019

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Watch Me Model How to Write a Short Argument Piece

According to Marzano, there are three knowledge progresses that students encounter when learning a new concept.  Those progresses are cognitive, associative, and autonomous.  When introducing a new concept, teachers have to model the skill or strategy for the students.  In my district, we break the concepts into simpler terms in the form of a gradual […]

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How to Introduce a Short Story in an Igniting and Interesting Manner

It was the end of the quarter for my Reading Lab classes, and the students were wanting something exciting to read.  All quarter, they were working on a computer program and reading challenging, nonfiction reading passages from their worktext book.  I had a few pieces of engaging, short stories for the classes.  I chose “Thank […]

How I Paid $20,000 on My Student Loan in One Year

A year has passed since my commitment to pay off my student loan debt began.  I made the commitment in November 2017, but I consider March 2018 the date that I actually began making large payments towards the debt.  To date, I have paid off $15,448.49 in principle of my student loan.  I did not […]

How to Create a Welcoming Classroom Environment

Teachers are pillars of the community and are esteemed as leaders of the educational system.  Our mannerisms, behaviors, speaking skills, and writing are taught, modeled, and reinforced.  We stand at our doors and encourage students to come into our room with open minds, ready to learn, practicing good citizenship or behavior.  As a middle/high school […]