If your students take on the same roles every time in group work How to Apply It! 1) Have students play different roles in the group so they learn to listen to peers, voice their own opinions, and collaborate effectively. 1) If a student is uncomfortable w... View More
If your student complains of headaches, stamina or vision issues while reading How to Apply It! 1) Tinted transparencies, sometimes called color overlays, help some children improve their reading efficiency by creating a more comfortable contrast between the... View More
If your student has ideas for what to write about but still struggles to start writing Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will say their writing ideas out loud so they can hear themselves think through the idea and then more easily get them down on paper. 2)I... View More
If you can't seem to get started writing, especially if you have time constraint How to Apply It! 1) When you get writer's block, either getting started or feeling lost for what to do next; use concrete, reliable strategies to mentally prepare yourself to ... View More
If your student struggles for ideas to write poetry How to Apply It! 1) Learn to use your surroundings to generate subjects, descriptive language, and rhythm for poetry. 1) Find a student notebook to keep your observations. Then try the following exercise... View More
If your student reads slowly and has difficulty completing assignments or works quickly and misses key details Teach It! 1) Objective: Students will learn when and how to adapt their reading approach based on the complexity and purpose of the assignment. 2)... View More
If your student has a language-based disability but you want to encourage them to write independently How to Apply It! 1) Speech synthesizers can read text aloud to you, including as you type, and can help you recognize when you make a spelling or grammar mi... View More
If your students need exposure to a broad range of topics and would be engaged in current events Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Offering newspapers or magazines as motivating and relevant reading choices will support development of reading comprehensi... View More