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Planning for Your Dual Language Classroom Setting up a dual language classroom can be a rewarding and challenging task. A dual language classroom is a type of educational program that aims to teach students in two languages, typically English and a second language. These programs can be a great way to support language development and …

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How to Use Data to Guide Your Instruction (for ELL students) Using data to plan instruction is a key aspect of effective teaching, and this is especially important when working with English language learners (ELLs). By collecting and analyzing data, teachers can better understand the strengths and needs of their ELL students and tailor their …

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How to do a White Elephant in Your Classroom White elephant gift exchanges are a fun and interactive way to engage students in the classroom, and adding a literary twist can make it even more educational and enjoyable. Here’s how to organize a white elephant gift exchange with books in the classroom: Choose the books: …

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How to Use a Webquest for Upper Elementary Introduction Webquests are an excellent way to integrate technology into your classroom. They allow students to work on a project independently or in groups, and they can be used across multiple subjects and grade levels. Webquests can also be used as a great tool for differentiated instruction …

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The Classroom Management You Need for Upper Elementary Why Classroom Management is Important Classroom Management is important for many reasons in your life as a teacher. Your classroom management techniques will determine if you struggle to create a cohesive classroom that has organization and students conduct themselves with good behavior. Students are going to be …

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The Science of Reading The science of reading is the study of how people learn to read and the best practices for teaching reading. It is based on research on how the brain processes language and how children learn to read. Understanding the science of reading can be particularly important for English language learners (ELLs), …

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How to Use Cognate Walls to Help Your ELL Students Cognate walls are a great way to introduce new vocabulary and language concepts to upper elementary students. What is a cognate wall? A cognate wall is a visual display that shows a group of words that are similar or related in some way. These words …

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