English Language Arts
Education Beyond Expectations
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Plymoth Writing Project
Also, 2015 sample MDPTs and resources have been posted. A great resource for writing practice!
Achieve the Core- On Demand Writing Resource
http://achievethecore.org/dashboard/300/search/1/1/0/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10/11/12
Favorite Writing Resources
Link: http://www.weareteachers.com/lessons-resources/favorite-writing-resources
This article, provided by NYTimes.com, is a great resource for the following skills and standards:
Common Core E.L.A. Anchor Standards
Reading
1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
Speaking and Listening
1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
Upcoming Professional Development
Save the Date!! the Choice Learning Conference will be coming your way on the afternoon of March 10th. Mark the date and be looking for presentation volunteer information coming out the middle of January.
Trending Tech Tool
Here is the BVTech Guide on how to set up your Zaption today:
http://www5.bluevalleyk12.org/techsource/?p=3497
I our February PD, this will be one of the tools BVTech Ed will be showcasing.