ABSTRACT
In this lively, research-based book, award-winning educator Larry Ferlazzo tackles everyday classroom challenges with creative instructional techniques to help middle- and high-school teachers develop self-motivated and high-achieving students.
The practical tips, online resources, and mini-lessons in this book encourage students to take charge of their own learning, boosting their success in and outside of the classroom.
Detailed lesson plans in every chapter align with the Common Core English Language Arts Standards and cover a variety of valuable skills, including:
- Personal responsibility and perseverance
- Social and emotional learning
- Standardized test-taking strategies
- And much more!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 5|43 pages
I Still Want to Know
How Can You Help Students Develop Higher-Order Thinking Skills?
chapter 7|17 pages
How Can You Best
Prepare Students for Standardized Tests While Doing No Harm to Them?
