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Literacy Glossary

A list of terms pertaining to literacy and reading.

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Vocabulary

Language Arts and Writing

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An Inconvenient Truth Classroom Poster

Use the activities on this poster to explore the implications of global warming and climate change on the Earth. The…

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Earth Science

Environmental Science

Weather

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Predicting Lesson

Predicting actively engages students and connects them to what they read Predicting involves thinking ahead while…

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Reading

Reading Instruction

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Question-Answer Relationships

Question-Answer Relationships, or QAR, is a reading comprehension strategy developed to encourage students to be active,…

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Reading and Literature

Reading Comprehension

Reading Instruction

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Questions Before, During, and After Reading

To encourage critical reading, teachers should ask students questions about the text before, during, and after they…

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Reading

Reading Comprehension

Grammar

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Using "KWL" In Your Classroom Strategy

With this teaching strategy resource, we show you how to make the most out of KWL charts in your classroom. K-W-L stands…

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Reading and Literature

Language Arts and Writing

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Inferences in Reading: Teach Students to Make Inferences

Download for free! As you may have inferred...this is a critical reading skill! Making an inference involves using what…

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Reading and Literature

Reading

Reading Comprehension

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Building Vocabulary Using Analogies

In this lesson, students build their vocabulary by using analogies to help them learn the meanings of grade-appropriate…

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Language Arts and Writing

Vocabulary

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Building Vocabulary

Vocabulary development is critical to success in reading To develop students' vocabulary, teachers must encourage a…

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Language Arts and Writing

Vocabulary

Reading

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Building Vocabulary Using Word Roots and Prefix Meanings

During the lesson, students build their vocabulary by using word webs to help them learn the meanings of different Greek…

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Vocabulary

Language Arts and Writing

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Literacy Centers

At literacy centers, students work alone or interact with one another using instructional materials to explore and…

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Think, Pair, Share Cooperative Learning Strategy

TPS explained and demystified, with tips for new teachers and pros alike! The think, pair, share strategy is a…

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Think-Alouds

Effective teachers think out loud on a regular basis The think-aloud strategy asks students to verbalize what they are…

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Activating Prior Knowledge

A complete collection of resources for applying this critical reading strategy Help your students be good readers with…

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Reading and Literature

Reading Comprehension

Reading Instruction

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Numbered Heads Together Cooperative Learning Strategy

Accountability is a critical 21st Century and social-emotional skill Numbered Heads Together is a cooperative learning…

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Journaling with The Sun, Wind, and the Rain

This lesson, to be completed after reading The Sun, the Wind, and the Rain, has students practice their journaling…

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Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics

Letters, Journals and Diaries

Writing

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Teamwork and Tangrams

Students use tangrams in this math lesson to practice group participation and cooperation.

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Mathematics

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Journaling

Learn how to incorporate journaling in your classroom. Teachers can use journaling as a kind of window into how students…

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Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics

Letters, Journals and Diaries

Writing

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Jigsaw Groups for Cooperative Learning

Collaboration is critical 21st Century and social-emotional skill Jigsaw is a grouping strategy in which the members of…

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Cooperative Learning: A Complete Guide for Teachers

Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to teaching, this guide to cooperative learning is designed to provide…

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Educational Jargon: The A to Z

From "ability groupings" to "wait time," we've got you covered! If you are confused about all the different education…

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Getting Parents Involved

Encourage parents to volunteer in the classroom year round as an important positive step in improving their child's…

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Parent-Teacher Conferences: Before, During, and After

Teacher-parent conferences give you an opportunity to increase communication between school and home, keep parents…

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Hosting a Successful Open House

Your best chance to make a positive first impression Your students' parents are powerful allies and can make your job…

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