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K-12 Editing MarksUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
Writing; Language Arts
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Factors Contributing to Poor Reading AbilityUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Mathematics; Professional Development; Science; Social Studies
literacy reading comprehension
Graphic depicting reasons for and results of poor reading ability in secondary school students
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Strategic Reading for AdolescentsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Information Skills; Mathematics; Pedagogy; Professional Development; Science; Social Studies
reading comprehension literacy
PowerPoint presentation from Summer 2009 workshop:  Strategic Reading for Adolescents
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3-2-1 and Wordsplash Literacy StrategiesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; English Language Arts; English as a Second Language; Foreign Language; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Music Education; Pedagogy; Professional Development; Science; Social Studies
Directions for using 3-2-1 summarizing strategy and Wordsplash pre-reading activity with examples
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3-2-1 Summarizing Strategy using Bloom's TaxonomyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; Dance Arts Education; English Language Arts; Foreign Language; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Media; Music Education; Professional Development; Science; Social Studies
literacy summarizing reading comprehension summary ticket-out-the-door
paper & pencil
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Predicting vs. Knowing before- and after-reading strategyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; English Language Arts; English as a Second Language; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Pedagogy; Professional Development; Science; Social Studies
vocabulary before-reading strategy after-reading predicting
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Crafting Questions for the Socratic SeminarUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Healthful Living Education; Mathematics; Pedagogy; Professional Development; Science; Social Studies
seminar discussion questioning question Socratic reading literacy
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Peer Observation During Socratic SeminarUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Pedagogy; Professional Development; Science; Social Studies
Socratic seminar discussion literacy questioning rubric formative peer
This is a peer assessment instrument for use in the inner-circle/outer-circle method of conducting the Socratic seminar.
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Student Self-Assessment Instrument for Socratic SeminarUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Pedagogy; Professional Development; Science; Social Studies
Socratic seminar discussion literacy questioning rubric formative assessment
This is a self-assessment instrument that may be used after Socratic Seminar for students to reflect on the quality of their preparation and participation.
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Matrix for Concept DevelopmentUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; Dance Arts Education; English Language Arts; Foreign Language; Healthful Living Education; Information Skills; Mathematics; Media; Music Education; Professional Development; Science; Social Studies; Theatre Arts Education; Writing
formative assessment reading strategy after-reading compare contrast vocabulary
This is a strategy for developing concepts in any subject area.  It is used by students to compare the characteristics of various items within a topic or subject area. It can be used as an after-reading strategy and is a good instrument to collect data for formative assessment.

 Web Resources and Links
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 Digitales
http://www.digitales.us
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; English Language Arts; Media; Writing
The art of telling digital stories.  This site lists storytelling tools, resources, workshops, and includes a StoryKeeper's Gallery.
 The Newspaper Clipping Generator
http://www.fodey.com/generators/newspaper/snippet.asp
2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Media; Social Studies; Writing
Generate realistic looking newspaper articles using the easy to use text boxes on this site. 
 Instructify
http://www.instructify.com
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; English Language Arts; Information Skills; Media
This site is an ongoing blog that contains a wide variety of information including: lesson plans, math, biology, chemestry
 SlideShare
http://www.slideshare.net
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thComputer Technology Skills; English Language Development; Information Skills; Media
A database of presentations on a variety of topics created using PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.  Create and upload your own presentation to share with others or view presentations already created on a certain topic. 
 Read, Write, Think
http://www.readwritethink.org/
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
 The President Report
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/rethinking-reports/1.0
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Information Skills; Media; Social Studies
 The American Presidents
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Information Skills; Media; Social Studies; Writing
 The Pearl Harbor Newspaper Archives
http://www.thepearlharborarchive.com/Home.aspx
5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Social Studies
Read the newspaper articles about Pearl Harbor detailing the destruction. 
 Remembering Pearl Harbor
http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/pearlharbor/
5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Media; Social Studies
an interactive site that provided by National Geographic that contains resources that give first hand and up the minute account of the attach on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 17, 1941.  Interactive timelines, photos, videos, firsthand accounts and tons of information.
 Battleship Row
http://www.ibiblio.org/phha/Main.html
5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Media; Social Studies
A photographic look at the US Navy during the attack on Pearl Harbor that also includes survivor accounts.
 National Day of Listening
http://www.nationaldayoflistening.org/
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Information Skills; Media
National Day of Listening is celebrated each year on the day after Thanksgiving. It is a day when children and adults are encouraged to set aside one hour to record a conversation with someone important to you.  Visit the National Day of Listening site to download a free Do-It-Yourself Instruction Guide with step-by-step interview instructions
 Lets Say Thanks
http://www.letssaythanks.com/Home1280.html
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Writing
This web site gives you an opportunity to send a free printed postcard to U.S. military personnel stationed overseas showing your support and appreciation for their service to our country. 
 Interactives
http://www.learner.org/interactives/
K; 1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th; 11th; 12thEnglish Language Arts; Healthful Living Education; Mathematics; Science
"Interactives" provides educators and students with strategies, content, and activities that can enhance and improve students' skills in a variety of curricular areas. It has several things that are a great review for the EOG's - 3-D Geometry and Elements of a Story. 
   
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