In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped to choose resources that help you teach your students. I talk about: 1.What your most undervalued resource is….hint it’s not your pal google. Why you need to know your standards before you try to look for your next resource. How to go about deciding when … Read More
Writing Across The Content Areas With The Renewed Teacher Part 2
In this episode: Krystal Smith aka The Renewed Teacher and I continue our conversation about writing instruction in the upper elementary classroom. Listen in as Krystal and I continue to discuss the what, why and how of writing across content areas. We talk about: 1.What-Incorporating writing across content areas means creating authentic opportunities to write in each subject. 2.Why- It’s … Read More
Writing Across The Content Areas With The Renewed Teacher Part 1
In this episode: Krystal aka The renewed teacher breaks down the what, the why and the how of incorporating writing across content areas. We talk about: 1What- Incorporating writing across content areas means creating authentic opportunities to write in each subject. Why- Studies show that reading and writing proficiency are linked. How- You do not need to try and cram … Read More
How Do I Use One Text For Multiple Mini Lessons?
In this episode: After listening to this episode you will leave equipped with the what, the why and the how of using one text for multiple mini lessons. I talk about: What a mentor text is and its purpose in the RLA classroom. Why using a mentor text for your RLA instruction will: save you time, save students processing time, … Read More
How To Use Historical Fiction To Teach Black History
In this episode: You will learn how to use historical fiction to teach black history. Turns out you don’t have to wait until Black History Month to teach it. I talk about: Why using historical fiction helps you expose students to a variety of accomplishments by black Americans outside of the civil rights movement. How to roll out your historical … Read More