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Practical Classroom Tips from Teachers Like You!
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Writing Five Line Themes
Many teachers say they have problems getting students to write. Sometimes students have difficulties coming up with ideas. I tell my students to write about what they know. I find that when they do, t... -
Writing Assignments Focus on Correction Areas
8/18/2004
Each week, as part of the regular homework assignments, my children write 3 paragraphs entitled, A Week in the Life.... The Focus Correction Areas for this assignment change as we add to our writing s... -
Calming Disruptive Students
2/2/2010
I have a few suggestions for calming disruptive students. I often write notes to whichever child is nearest to me, asking him/her to... -
Disruptive Students I
11/29/2006
Here are some ideas to help deal with talkative and disruptive students: 1) Make an assignment that they have to do in class and turn in at the end of the period. Make the assignment specific and deta... -
Disruptive Students II
12/6/2006
In my experience, the only thing that has had any impact on chronically disruptive students is to make some kind of personal connection with them. I'll sometimes sit next to them during time when othe... -
Grabbing Students’ Interest
1/26/2010
When I want my students to try a new activity or get involved in an assignment, I try to develop fascinating introductions that motivate them. For example... -
Child Who Refuses to Work
1/26/2010
We have probably all encountered a student who refuses to do work. While we can do our best to engage the child and build a positive relationship with him, we cannot do his work; we can only do ours. At some point it becomes necessary to...
