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
If your student doesn't take a strong point of view when writing How to Apply It! 1) Having a clear purpose will help you keep your thoughts organized for writing and speaking. 1) Ask yourself "why". Why am I writing this paper? Why am I telling this story?... View More
If your student struggles with reading comprehension because of weaker vocabulary How to Apply It! 1) Add-on virtual dictionaries can be a great tool for students who do a lot of online reading. 1) Online dictionaries can "overlay" almost any standard webs... View More
If your student's handwriting is interfering with completing work accurately or efficiently Teach It! 1)Objective: Students who type more efficiently than they write will use a keyboard for typing notes or papers in class, on tests or for homework. 2)Teach... View More
If your student isn't inherently motivated by the topic Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will be motivated about the topic they're learning when they are provided with a purpose. (Why are we learning this?) 2)Teacher Takeaways: Learning new information in th... View More