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Focus on the Little Words in Math Story Problems

Posted on August 27, 2019

When teaching math, content-specific vocabulary is a vital aspect. But beyond typical math terms, students also need instruction on the little words sprinkled throughout math...

Find the Story Within the Problem

Posted on December 10, 2018

Make a connection between summarizing stories and retelling story problems. One way is with the popular frame Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then. Using this summary frame, redefine...

Define Visual Evidence as Observable Details

Posted on May 06, 2018

Evidence to support answers, ideas or inferences usually come from print text. However, powerful support can also come from a related visual, such as a photograph or illustration.

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Focus on the Little Words in Math Story Problems

Posted on August 27, 2019

When teaching math, content-specific vocabulary is a vital aspect. But beyond typical math terms, students also need instruction on the little words sprinkled throughout math...

Find the Story Within the Problem

Posted on December 10, 2018

Make a connection between summarizing stories and retelling story problems. One way is with the popular frame Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then. Using this summary frame, redefine...

Define Visual Evidence as Observable Details

Posted on May 06, 2018

Evidence to support answers, ideas or inferences usually come from print text. However, powerful support can also come from a related visual, such as a photograph or illustration.

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Use Word Spokes within Word Study & Vocab Development

Posted on May 02, 2014

Providing Greek and Latin root-word instruction is an essential component of vocabulary development and word study. One root can generate the meaning of 5-20 new words.

Attack Story Problems with the 3 Phases of Close Reading

Posted on August 22, 2014

Technical-text reading requires more than simply comprehending the information. There is an expectation that the reader will also use or apply the information. Math story...

Write Strong 20-Word Summaries

Posted on March 01, 2010

Teachers want students to do more than just memorize facts in science and dates in social studies. They want students to do more than just remember information in health....

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