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Writing a Paragraph

By Mary Palin · June 30, 2008 · Comments(0)

This is an interactive and personal approach to the steps in writing a simple paragraph. The strategy can be used (modified and enhanced) for multiple paragraph essays as well.

Two-Step (or Multi-Step) Equations

By Mary Palin · June 30, 2008 · Comments(0)

Try this first with simple known pairs. Then regroup and make the leap to math equations and step sequence. Stop the action to reflect on learning and assess achievement and relevance. Good classroom management is a must.

Syllabication Rules

By Mary Palin · June 30, 2008 · Comments(0)

Be sure you (and your students) understand the rule before the “two lies and a truth” challenge. Reflection is key. A powerpoint slide show makes this easy for those of you with Smart boards in your classrooms.

Social Studies Project: California Missions – Multiple Intelligences

By Mary Palin · June 30, 2008 · Comments(0)

This Social Studies project is based on Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory. Allow 10-14 days for students to complete. This can be simple (choose one MI) or complex (choose any three to complete). It’s a great example as well as a seed for your own ideas and applications. My 4th graders (and their parents) love it.

Extended Nametag (Parts of Speech)

By Mary Palin · June 30, 2008 · Comments(0)

Use index cards to create a personal, content imbedded, opportunity for students to think, move, talk, and interact with classmates. This is as much about creating a learning community as it is about the parts of speech. It is easily adaptable and reusable.

Multiple Intelligence (Circular Curriculum) For Any Short Story

By Mary Palin · June 30, 2008 · Comments(0)

After your students are familiar the multiple intelligence (MI) theory and have some understanding of their own MI, use this approach to encourage students to create their own demonstrations of learning. If you want authentic assessment, this is a great tool.

Math Place Value

By Mary Palin · June 30, 2008 · Comments(0)

What seems like a simple review will quickly turn into a relevant, rigorous, and very active ten minutes. Choose a moment when your classroom can be noisy and lively; then do a quick review/reflection on the content and the process to assess learning and next steps.

Energizer: "I Like My Neighbor"

By Mary Palin · June 30, 2008 · Comments(0)

How about your students moving and talking about learning in a safe, yet challenging, environment?! Use this strategy for active learning, assessment (have students develop the questions), and a refreshing change of pace.

Any Math Content

By Mary Palin · June 30, 2008 · Comments(0)

This is a quick, interactive strategy that can be used whole community, on in student learning groups. It can be as challenging as you (or your students) make it. There are endless possibilities and applications with this simple strategy; it can be a consistent, everyday assessment.

Any Language Arts Content

By Mary Palin · June 30, 2008 · Comments(0)

This is an interactive experience for beginning, ending, or taking a moment mid-lesson to reflect, assess, and encourage some critical thinking among your students…especially when you transfer responsibility to them for creating the questions.