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A guide from author Kelly Boswell to help you keep the teaching of writing streamlined, simple, and purposeful while also helping student writers rediscover their voice, their enthusiasm, and their confidence––for use with in person or distance learning.

1.4MB
 Authors: Kelly Boswell
 Grades: Kindergarten, Elementary, Parent
 Last Updated: 12/01/2020
 Topics: Conferring, Writing, Remote Learning
 Associated Resources: Every Kid a Writer

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How to support vocabulary development during remote learning with Tanya S. Wright.

Blog Post |N/A
 Authors: Tanya S. Wright
 Grades: Elementary
 Last Updated: 10/14/2020
 Topics: Language Arts, Reading, Writing, Remote Learning
 Associated Resources: A Teacher’s Guide to Vocabulary Development Across the Day

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This crosswalk document shows you where to find help in Amplify and Read the World (includes 4 free lessons). The lessons and teaching suggestions address setting students up for success, teaching literacy, using technology to communicate productively, and engaging students with inquiry.

Document |1.3 mb
 Authors: Katie Muhtaris, Kristin Ziemke
 Grades: Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
 Last Updated: 09/30/2020
 Topics: Language Arts, Reading, Remote Learning, Technology, Writing
 Associated Resources: Amplify, Read the World

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Remote learning lesson on social justice through storytelling and poetry

Document |1.1MB
 Authors: Carla España, Luz Yadira Herrera
 Grades: Elementary, Middle School
 Last Updated: 09/29/2020
 Topics: Bilingual, Language Arts, Reading, Remote Learning, Writing
 Associated Resources: En Comunidad

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Students are facing a heightened level of uncertainty in their lives right now. This pandemic is impacting many in significant ways. This resource focuses on promoting a sense of agency for students through positive relationships with teachers—whether remote or in-person.

Document |6.4MB
 Authors: Gianna Cassetta, Margaret Wilson
 Grades: Elementary, Middle School
 Last Updated: 09/28/2020
 Topics: Classroom Management, Remote Learning, Teaching Profession
 Associated Resources: The Caring Teacher

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Lesson for remote learning

3MB
 Authors: Sunday Cummins
 Grades: Elementary, Middle School
 Last Updated: 09/18/2020
 Topics: Language Arts, Reading, Remote Learning, Writing
 Associated Resources: Nurturing Informed Thinking

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Lesson for remote learning

Document |4.2MB
 Authors: Sunday Cummins
 Grades: Elementary, Middle School
 Last Updated: 09/18/2020
 Topics: Remote Learning, Reading, Writing, Language Arts
 Associated Resources: Nurturing Informed Thinking

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Lesson for remote learning

Document |2.4MB
 Authors: Sunday Cummins
 Grades: Elementary, Middle School
 Last Updated: 09/18/2020
 Topics: Remote Learning, Language Arts, Reading, Writing
 Associated Resources: Nurturing Informed Thinking

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Classroom management lesson for remote learning

Document |1.3MB
 Authors: Nancy Steineke
 Grades: Middle School, High School
 Last Updated: 09/08/2020
 Topics: Classroom Management, Language Arts, Remote Learning
 Associated Resources: Classroom Management

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Whether teaching in person or remote, positive relationships with your students are essential. In this article, Jaleel Howard, Tanya Milner-McCall, and Tyrone Howard discuss challenging students and provide questions for self-assessing your connections with students.

Document |370KB
 Authors: Jaleel R. Howard, Tyrone C. Howard, Tanya Milner-McCall
 Grades: Elementary, Middle School, High School, Parent
 Last Updated: 08/20/2020
 Topics: Classroom Management, Remote Learning, Teaching Profession
 Associated Resources: No More Teaching Without Positive Relationships

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