Teaching Tools
Scaffolding Student Learning using Pause, Prompt, Praise
Pause, Prompt, and Praise is a research-based strategy that Robert Marzano and others have recommended for helping students who are stuck.Plus Delta Reflection Chart
I use this chart to evaluate almost everything! I started using it with students in 1995. Whenever the students were assessed, I reflected using the Plus side for evidence of learning and the Delta side for changes or challenges. Then I shared it with students to give feedback about successful use of knowledge and skills and to set next step learning goals.Micro Interventions for RLA
Micro Interventions in Reading is a 6-page resource packed with targeted strategies to support upper elementary students in reading and writing. This guide includes decoding practice, fluency-building techniques, comprehension strategies, vocabulary development, and writing interventions. You'll find easy-to-implement micro-interventions like think-alouds, tiered questions, sentence frames, choral reading, and quick writes to remove learning barriers and boost student success. Perfect for small-group instruction, differentiation, and intervention planning!Reading Fluency Playbook
The Reading Fluency Playbook provides strategies for helping students improve fluency by focusing on expression, phrasing, accuracy, and reading rate. It outlines targeted interventions based on student needs and includes research-based activities to support fluency development.Writing Responses to Reading Playbook
The Writing Reading Responses Playbook is a resource designed to help teachers guide students in using writing to deepen their reading comprehension, organize their thoughts, and express their understanding. It provides strategies and structured activities for activating prior knowledge, planning responses, explaining thinking, and reflecting on new content.Phonics and Word Study Interventions Playbook
This resource provides a structured approach to phonics and word study interventions, offering targeted strategies based on students' needs. It follows an If…Then… format, ensuring teachers can diagnose and apply effective interventions.Decodable Text Protocol
The Decodable Text Protocol is a structured, multi-day approach to using decodable texts effectively in early literacy instruction. It focuses on decoding, fluency, comprehension, and expression to build reading confidence in young learners.Comprehension Strategies Playbook
The Comprehension Playbook is a resource designed to help teachers implement high-impact comprehension strategies across various phases of learning. It provides a structured approach to activating background knowledge, guiding students through processing new content, and helping them solidify and reflect on their understanding.The Educator's Playbook for Multiplication and Division Grades 3-5
The Multiplication & Division Playbook is a comprehensive resource designed to support teachers in helping students in grades 3-5 develop a strong conceptual understanding and procedural flexibility in multiplication and division.UPSE Problem Solving Model
This is a graphic organizer that guides students through the problem solving methodCategories
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