An archived stack of papers: 'graphic-organizers'

Some Kind Of Mathematical Wonderful

In a stack of papers called Instruction.

  • Oct
  • 11
  • 2007

A friend passed this on to me on Tuesday. I’m sure the Fido Puzzle shows some type of mathematical formula in action. If I was a math teacher, I’m sure I’d know what it is and I’d put my students to work figuring it out as quickly as possible. Is this an Algebra thing? Trig? I haven’t a clue, but I’m curious. The Fido Puzzle asks... read more

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D.I.Y. Graphic Organizer

In a stack of papers called Instruction.

  • Dec
  • 15
  • 2006

My juniors are not reading… again. Still, I have confidence that this can be a learning experience for them. I’ve split the class into groups, based on where they are in the novel: 2 groups that are where they should be, 2 groups about 50 pages behind, and 2 groups 100+ pages behind. Ideally, they help each other make sense out of those pages and push forward in the story.

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A Graphic Ending

In a stack of papers called Writing.

  • Nov
  • 07
  • 2006

I’m off to New York City this weekend to visit a very good friend. I’m travelling with a very good friend, too, so I’ll be quite happy even though I’ll miss my girlfriend and my cat at home. Keep good care of my blog for me while I’m away, would you? See you Monday. Here’s something to hopefully get you thinking. Maybe you can give me some ideas... read more

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How To Get Organized

In a stack of papers called Instruction.

  • Mar
  • 31
  • 2006

I’m taking suggestions! What kinds of graphic organizers do you find effective for your students? How do they work best? No matter what grade level and no matter what content area, your observations are welcome. Make yourself famous; leave a comment here or head over to The Tech Savvy Educator’s forum... read more

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The Great Chain Of Being… Educated

In a stack of papers called Instruction.

  • Mar
  • 29
  • 2006

Siddhartha speaks of the interconnectedness of everything. At one point in the novel, Siddhartha sits down with the Buddha to point out that the possibility to transcend everything and reach enlightenment signifies a break in the chain. If someone’s in nirvana, that person isn’t connected to the rest of us. An ideology can’t preach the connections between everything on the one... read more

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