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Utah Core Standards. What to Expect Your First Year of Teaching. A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n Advice? First-year teachers had a lot of it to offer to new teachers who follow them. Their tips ran the gamut—from memorizing students' names right away to making peace with the realization that some children cannot be reached. Teachers also offered practical advice on classroom management, working with parents, and more. Broader themes were the need for clear, high expectations for students' academic performance and behavior. "Before you begin on the first day, be as prepared as you possibly can.

"Think about every stupid question that could be asked as a result of your lesson plan. "Over plan! "You have to be very organized. Prepare, but then again . . . be prepared to wing it if that's what it takes. "I had to turn in my entire week's lesson plans on Monday to the principal. "Often I just ripped up my lesson plans. Set clear, reasonable expectations that communicate consistency and high standards. "Set expectations and standards in clear language. Advice for First-Year Teachers. Advice for First-Year Teachers From the 'Sophomores' Who Survived Last Year Education World asked the "sophomores" who faced -- and survived -- that dreaded first year to reflect on their successes and failures. First-year teachers, here is their best advice for getting through it.

There's no doubt about it. To help you stay cool and dry in the coming year, Education World asked the "sophomores" who faced -- and survived -- that dreaded first year last year to reflect on their successes and failures. What advice did those teachers offer? Take charge. So, with thanks to Dawn, Jean, Retta, Jana, Alana, Lisa, Tracy, Lew, Mike, and all the other teachers who responded to our request, Education World compiled a list of the 26 top tips for surviving the first year.

THE ABCs FOR FIRST YEAR TEACHERS Admit your mistakes -- and learn from them. Finally, keep in mind the words of Philadelphia teacher Lew Clark: "Have a blast! PBL. EclipseCrossword - the fast, easy, and FREE way to create crossword puzzles in minutes. Top 10 Ways to Wake-up Students in Class - SimpleK12. The following is a guest post from Michelle Doman, a 7th and 8th grade Language Arts teacher at Brandon Middle School in Wisconsin.

Top 10 Ways to Wake-up Students in Class Many people get a little squeamish, wiggly, and offer a scrunched expression when I respond to the question, “What grades do you teach?” I teach middle school, and with heart and honesty, I find great joys (and challenges) in teaching the group referred to as “tweens” and adolescents. So, I invite you into the quirky world of middle school. Do not fear…you will become comfortable in a beanbag, find a new young-at-heart-love-for reading air, and (at times chuckle) as I give you a sneak-peek into the crevices (oh, look out for that dirty sock) of the teenage minds. Here are the Top 10 Ways to Wake-up Students in Class... ((And while you're at it, check out the follow-up post: 10 MORE Ways to Wake-up Students in Class). 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Related Articles 10 MORE Ways to Wake-up Students in Class P.S. Www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson865/elements.pdf.

Mystery Cube. The Mystery Cube interactive has been changed to a new format: the Cube Creator. Summarizing information is an important postreading and prewriting activity that helps students synthesize what they have learned. The interactive Cube Creator offers four options: Bio Cube: This option allows students to develop an outline of a person whose biography or autobiography they have just read; it can also be used before students write their own autobiography. Specific prompts ask students to describe a person's significance, background, and personality. Mystery Cube: Use this option to help your students sort out the clues in their favorite mysteries or develop outlines for their own stories.

Among its multiple applications, the Mystery Cube helps students identify mystery elements, practice using vocabulary from this popular genre, and sort and summarize information. Create-Your-Own Cube: Working on a science unit? Students can save their draft cubes to revise later. Bio Cube Celebrate Halloween! Teaching Methods. UbD. Free Technology for Teachers.