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How to Conduct a Case Study Evaluation for a Student with Special Needs

Michelle McFarland-McDaniels
Categories : Special education law ID ea, ieps, 504s, cses & planning

If you have a student whose needs are not currently being met effectively or for whom you don’t know what strategies will work best, conducting a case …

Teach Middle School Students How To Write Colorful Dialogue with these Creative Writing Strategies

Beth Taylor
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

Strategies for teaching students to write colorful dialogue in creative writing class.

Teaching Problem Solving Skills-Useful Suggestions

Linda M. Rhinehart Neas
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Teaching problem solving skills is necessary throughout a students academic career. The ability to ascertain a solution to a difficult situation is a …

The Little Engine that Could Lesson Plan & Activities to Teach Descriptive Language and Writing

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 1 & 2

From the beloved children’s old favorite, The Little Engine that Could, students will learn about descriptive words, adjectives and descriptive …

Traditional Influence of Delicate Lace and Brocades in Turkey's Fashion Industry

Donna Cosmato
Categories : Social studies help cultures, governments & more

The centuries-old Turkish traditions of making the finest lace and embroidery as well as producing brilliant silks and brocades are very much alive …

Using Student Job Charts in the Classroom to Promote Student Responsibility, Belonging and Classroom Independence

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Classroom management tips & methodologies

Using job charts in the classroom can be a great way to promote accomplishment and student responsibility. Make your own job chart and manage your …

Fun Lesson Plan: Reviewing Rules of Correct Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar

Margie
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

The following activity is intended to be a review, used after you have taught some specific grammar, punctuation, and/or spelling rules and …

Gifts For Students From Teacher: Graduation or Christmas Giving

Laurie Patsalides
Categories : Teaching methods, tips & strategies

Teachers, especially primary teachers, often find themselves in the dilemma of having to purchase a small gift for each student in the class for …

Help Inspire a Setting for a Story

Julia Bodeeb
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Ask students questions to help them start to create a setting for a short story. Brainstorm ideas together as a class to help students gain …

Pronoun Lessons: Helping Students Revise Pronouns for Clarity. Eliminate Second Person Pronouns from Writing

Trent Lorcher
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

After reading 39 consecutive essays that began with “I think” I thought I would teach students good pronoun use in writing. After 20 …