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Writing strategies, lesson ideas, and classroom routines for grades 4–8, straight from my classroom.
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Classroom Life
What to Do When Classroom Management Strategies Aren’t Working
Rules posted, procedures practiced, and it’s still chaos? A plan for a difficult class where students start managing themselves.
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Classroom Life
How to Reach Reluctant Writers: 5 Powerful Interventions That Actually Work
“Writing is boring.” “It’s too hard.” Five interventions that rebuild trust with reluctant writers and get them writing again.
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What Are the Best ELA Warm-Ups for Middle School?
Ten minutes a day adds up to 30 hours a year. Here’s the 3-part warm-up routine that makes every one of those minutes count.
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