Over the course of three articles, I have talked about doing Literature Circles with my 8th-grade students. For a list of the novels we used, check here. To read about the procedures I put in place for my students, check here. And for an explanation of how I used mini-lessons both as a full class […]| The Educators Room
Have you jumped into Socratic Seminars in your classroom yet? If not, I’ve got a few easy tips to help you get started – including a ‘real life’ demo video! If you’re already using Socratic Seminar, maybe I’ve got a way you can snazz yours up and take your students’ thinking a little bit deeper. […]| The Educators Room
A couple of years ago, I decided to try a new thing to see if I could increase students engagement with literature, the reading group.| The Educators Room
Before she was a Supreme Court justice, Justice Jackson presided over a mock trial to determine fault for the deaths of Romeo & Juliet.| The Educators Room
Focusing on writing in Social Studies classes will help students become stronger writers says this teacher.| The Educators Room
