In Florida, it is the opposite of TX. 8th grade has the Florida Writes test and also has short & extended response questions on the reading...
It is an excellent book, great for middle school students. There is one main plot, and the ending does have a surprise twist that is very...
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I used the study guide that you can purchase and download from the DOE web site and I did fine.
Has anyone used this for language arts? My district is looking at spending $$$ on this, and I wanted some feedback from those who have actually...
I went the alternative route and it worked out great for me. I did mine through ABCTE.
I've used Dread Locks by Neal Shusterman with many levels of kids and they always get hooked.
I have them get a copy of the notes from a classmate. Part of the reason I have them write things down is to help them remember the information....
OMG! I almost choked on my limeade as I read that! Totally made my day!
LOL Che.... Yes, we all assume that the thin envelopes hold bad news. I got the same when I applied for my Master's program, and my acceptance...
I'm currently working on my master's degree in gifted ed. and I do a lot to challenge my g/t students. Before beginning my master's classes, I...
I have a co-worker who uses them in 8th grade, and the kids love them! If it works, use it.
I use the large glass pebbles they sell for use in aquariums. I just number my seats and the pebbles. The student sitting at the seat number I...
Check out Berea College in Berea, KY. It is set up for "poor" kids, and you have to be under a certain income to get in. There is no tuition and...
I see my kids 3x a week. They get one pass per week, and if they don't use it they get 5 extra credit points on that week's homework assignment....
I totally agree about the assemblies! Our district is having to cut costs everywhere, yet last week we had a band come in and do a performance...
I tried it with my 8th graders last year and they hated it. I mean, really hated it. And this was a class full of readers. They thought it was...
I am fortunate that the teachers I eat lunch with are great. Lunch is a highlight of our day, and we always end up going back to class refreshed...
I use a classroom currency I call reading bucks. Students get bucks for answering literature related trivia on my Wiki, for winning in class...
I take up homework personally (It really only takes a minute while they do their bellwork) and anyone who doesn't have it must fill out a missing...
