Category: Classroom

Assessments, Classroom, Education, High School, Middle School, Secondary ELA, Teacher, Texas

Mandala Assessment Fun- Use with Any Novel

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I started sharing assessment pieces that can be used for any literature piece with my friends on a secondary ELA board in our area. I thought it would be better to write about my experience with each one here, then link it to that page. This gives me an opportunity to include examples and such… Continue reading Mandala Assessment Fun- Use with Any Novel

Classroom, Education, Middle School, Teacher, Texas

The Butterfly Project: A Meaningful Addition to Any Holocaust Book Study

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While I was planning  my unit over Night by Elie Wiesel, I wanted to find something that would make the students connect with individual survivors and victims. I came across The Butterfly Project, and I knew it would be the perfect way to not only connect, but to visually represent lives lost during the Holocaust.… Continue reading The Butterfly Project: A Meaningful Addition to Any Holocaust Book Study

Classroom, Education, Flexible Seating, Hygge, Middle School, Teacher, Texas

Yes, I’m fancy. So what?

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If you haven't read any educational blogs lately, let me get you up to speed on a couple of issues. First, there is this movement to implement flexible seating in the classroom. It's meant to reflect the changing needs of students during their learning process. Big corporations with forward-thinking management, like Amazon and Google, are… Continue reading Yes, I’m fancy. So what?