Prepositions have POWER
Prepositions have POWER! It’s true. Take a look at this Shurley English Two-Minute Tip to learn more about this sentence-changing part of speech.
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The Importance of Practice
I have never taken a class in martial arts, but I have certainly enjoyed watching Bruce Lee’s moves in his action-packed films! Let’s face it. The guy was physically amazing, but more than that, he had a way with words! Lee was more than just a famous martial
Teacher Talk Episode 9: Modeling-When Teachers Show the Way
Strong foundations begin with strong modeling. Before students can work independently, they need to see, hear, and experience what successful learning looks like. In this Teacher Talk episode, we’ll explore how intentional teacher modeling builds understanding, confidence, problem-solving skills, and independence. We’ll look at opportunities to model in
Creating a Writing Inspiration Station
There’s nothing like the dreaded feeling of sitting at your desk with a blank sheet of writing paper staring back at you. You see some of your classmates busily jotting down ideas; you see them creating their prewriting map; or you see some classmates looking upward with a pleasant
Teacher Check-In: A Season to Pause, Reflect, and Grow
The ideal scenario for the first couple of months of a new school year would be a classroom running smoothly. You want to be comfortable with your daily schedule and know that you can meet the needs of all your students. Realistically, some of you may already feel like the