How Writing is Taught
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How Writing is Taught

  I was recently listening to a podcast in which Brian Koppelman, creator and writer of the hit TV show Billions, was interviewing Ben Mezrich, a New York Times Best…
The Best Time for Word Searches?
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The Best Time for Word Searches?

  Top 5 Times for Word Searches When on an incredibly long flight.When on an incredibly long car ride.On a lazy Sunday morning.While watching TV.While lounging at the pool. Worst…
Authenticity
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Authenticity

  It’s the first day of school, and everyone is at their shiny, happy best.  Everyone is trying to impress. Students, teachers, parents, administrators.  More important than the team building…
The Sixth Question
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The Sixth Question

  I've written before about the importance of starting the year by asking the right questions. It's also important that students ask their own questions. While the above questions can…
A To Don’t List
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A To Don’t List

  Inspired by Tania Katan from her book Creative Trespassing.   A To Don't list for the School Year: Spend more time in the office, at my desk, answering emails…
Dear Teacher
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Dear Teacher

  Dear Teacher, My child(ren) will walk into your classroom very soon.  I want to start by saying Thank You! What you will do every day for every child is…
5 Ways to End Your Day
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5 Ways to End Your Day

  How do students currently end a class period or their day? Is it a blur? Do students accomplish anything, or are they rushed out at the last minute? Try…