Thank You M'am by Langston Huges

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Shakespeare Learning Stations

Shakespeare Learning Stations

Really understand the bard with these creative exercises that study his culture and his work. I know your students will enjoy these interactive Shakespeare learning stations. This is a great way to start a Monday. Check them out.

Night : Novel Learning Stations
I have created a series of learning stations based on the novel Night by Elie Wiesel. Students complete activities at each station with their team and then rotate to the next activity after about 10-12 minutes. The teacher circulates as the facilitator. This is the 80%-20% arrangement that we all strive for. Using stations with older students creates interest and adds engagement to any lesson. A student that was previously listless will sit up and take notice when asked to work as a team to accomplish several tasks in a timely manner. The stations are fast moving and usually produce a product. Upper level students enjoy the fast pace and high interest of station work. This activity takes a little planning, but when in process the educational component becomes a student driven learning experience.

One Short Story-Hundreds of Ideas

I've used this short story many times in my classroom ("Poison" by Roald Dahl). It's full of suspense and irony. The Common Core has opened my eyes to other aspects of analysis,  and I've found that it is also a powerful social commentary and examination of culture. You can check off so many of those popular 21st century skills with this story. I have created a short story package to go along with it. It includes a word wall kit, and a constructed response packet. Check it out."Poison" Short Story Package

After pictures of classroom organization

Ok here are the after pictures of my classroom clean- up and organization. I tossed tons of old files in the recycle bin, dusted and wiped down shelves, and organized materials into work zones. My rolling cart has now become my learning station cart- and it's really very convenient to roll it around the room when I need it.

But I'm most excited about my material bins for each table

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day! Check out this quick way to wish your class a happy V day and complete a formative assessment at the same time. This is an easy printable.
Shakespearean Sonnet Valentines: Common Core

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