Strategies

Speaking & Listening Resources

These are some resources to support speaking and listening routines in classrooms.

The first resource is an activity to introduce and practice the partner talk routine.

The second resource is a template used to assign student partners and determine roles, helping the routine run more smoothly.

You can also visit Harvard Project Zero’s “Thinking Routines Toolbox,” which offers routines that make student thinking visible while promoting understanding and equal participation in class discussions.

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Writing Resources

These resources support writing instruction in classrooms.

The first resource is an anchor chart that explains the PLAN strategy to help students plan and organize their essays.

The second resource is a graphic organizer that aligns with the anchor chart to guide students in structuring their writing.

You can also visit:

Teaching Elementary School Students to Be Effective Writers- A research-based guide with strategies for planning, drafting, revising, and publishing. It also includes tips for teaching foundational skills like spelling, handwriting, and sentence construction.

Teaching Secondary Students to Write Effectively-A research-based guide focusing on writing strategies, integrating writing with reading, and using assessments to provide feedback and guide instruction.

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