Student connection
Marty shares the reaction of one her students towards Kate Chopin's contributions to women.
Thank You
Marty offers a special thank you to Dr. Diane August for her work on the project.
Paraphrasing
Marty describes the use of paraphrasing as a strategy in for checking comprehension.
Student success
Marty reflects on her students' experience with the lesson plan.
Proficiency
Ali describes the secret to her ELLs' success - project-based learning.
Survival kits
Ali shares an extension activity that she did with her students after Superstorm Sandy.
Common Core
Ali shares her current perspective on the Common Core and what she thinks her students will gain from the new standards.
Common Core advice
Ali discusses the importance of starting with the standard when planning CCSS lessons.
Second grade
Ali describes the rewarding experience of "looping" with her second graders from first grade.
Experience
Ali shares what she has learned through this project.