What do I see least of in K-12 classrooms?  Language objectives.  In my work with K-12 teachers of language learners (LLs), I see a lot of sound research-based sheltering strategies like using graphic organizers to help LLs get their feet wet with new language and concepts or showing pictures to...

“Simply said, when students understand the purpose of a lesson, they learn more” (Fraser, Walberg, Welch, & Hattie, 1987; Marzano, Pickering, & Pollock, 2001 in Fisher & Frey, 2010, p. 1) It has been stirring for a while.  At first I didn’t even notice him.  He kept coming around more...

  This is my new favorite teaching tool!   Write and Wipe Pockets are so flexible and give students the opportunity to practice reading and writing in English!  Check out my YouTube video with lots of ideas for how to use them!

“When students understand the purpose of a lesson, they learn more” (Fisher & Frey, 2010, p. 315). Wow!  What a simple statement that makes so much sense.  It is so important that teachers tell students at the beginning of class what they will be learning.  The research backs up this...