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We are a group of active educators sharing our everyday experiences in the classroom. We share news, trends, research, ideas, and technologies that shape the future of learning. We support teaching through professional development, thought leadership, and resource curation.
We believe that education should not be a privilege; it is essential to the survival of the human race.
In Common Core Language Arts, 6th grade students are instructed in a range of skills such as those listed below:
Explain how a narrative in a story or play develops through a sequence of occurrences, emphasizing how the characters react or evolve as the narrative advances towards a conclusion.
Identify the main concept conveyed in a passage and how it is illustrated through specific details; summarize the text without adding personal opinions or evaluations.
Examine how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza impacts the overall organization of a text and enriches the progression of the theme, setting, or plot.
Analyze the distinctions between reading a story, play, or poem and listening to or watching an audio, video, or live interpretation of the text, while also exploring the varied visual and auditory elements encountered in each.
This digital book includes many activities for Common Core Language Arts students to improve their abilities.
By the time they reach fifth grade, students following the Common Core Language Arts curriculum will be introduced to a variety of new concepts and skills:
Make sure to correctly cite a passage from a text both when summarizing its explicit content and when making conclusions based on the text.
Identify the main idea of a narrative, play, or poem based on specific information provided in the text, such as the reactions of characters to obstacles or the reflections of the speaker on a subject; give a brief overview of the text.
Analyze and differentiate between two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, utilizing specific details from the text (e.g., examining how characters engage with one another).
Decide the significance of words and phrases in a text, taking into account figurative language like metaphors and similes.
Describe how a succession of chapters, scenes, or stanzas connect to form the overarching framework of a specific narrative, play, or poem.
This eBook provides numerous chances for Grade 5 students to practice various aspects of Language Arts.
Grade 4 students are required to perform certain tasks.
Use specific information and examples from the text to clarify the text’s direct meaning and to make logical deductions from it.
Identify a central idea in a text and provide a concise summary of the text.
Provide a detailed analysis of a character, setting, or event in a story or drama by referencing specific details from the text, such as the character’s thoughts, words, or actions.
Identify the definition of words and phrases in a text, including references to important mythological characters like Hercules.
Describe key distinctions among poetry, plays, and prose by discussing the specific components of each form, such as verse, rhythm, and meter for poetry, and characters, settings, descriptions, dialogue, and stage directions for drama.
This ebook contains 50 activities designed for your students to practice with the Common Core Language Arts for Grade 4.
The Grade 3 Common Core Language Arts curriculum focuses on developing foundational reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. In Reading, students explore both literature and informational texts, learning to identify main ideas, details, and themes while also recognizing text structures. The Reading Foundations segment emphasizes fluency, helping students read with accuracy and expression.
Writing tasks include narratives, informative texts, and opinions, guiding students through the writing process—planning, drafting, revising, and editing. Language standards focus on grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary, with lessons on using verbs, forming plurals, and understanding word meanings and figurative language.
In Speaking and Listening, students engage in discussions and presentations to strengthen communication and active listening skills. Overall, this curriculum builds independence in reading and writing and equips third graders with essential skills for future academic success. It balances skill-building with opportunities for creative expression, preparing students for more complex learning in later grades.
You will find a wealth of activities in this worksheet for your students.
The Standards, known as the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects, are the result of a comprehensive initiative to meet the states’ directive to develop new K-12 standards that will prepare students for college and careers with literacy skills by the end of high school.
The Common Core Standards establish several criteria for literacy in history and social studies, science, and technical subjects as well as English language arts (ELA). In the same way that students need to master reading, writing, speaking, listening, and using language proficiently across different subjects, the Standards must also outline the literacy skills needed for success in college and careers in various fields.
This worksheet will provide enough pratcice for your students to familiarise themselves with the Language Arts curriculum. The answers to the activities are included as well at the end of the book.
The Common Core ELA standards aim to help students develop their comprehension and practical use of print concepts, the alphabet principle, and other fundamental rules of the English writing system. These basic skills are not the ultimate goal; they are essential parts of a successful reading program aimed at creating skilled readers who can understand various types of texts in different subjects.
Differentiation in instruction is necessary as proficient readers will require far less practice with these ideas compared to readers who are having difficulty. The goal is to educate students on new information, not repeat what they already understand - to decide when certain children or tasks require additional or reduced focus.
Students are responsible for meeting grade-specific standards each year and improving upon skills and knowledge acquired in previous grades.
This worksheet provides a lot of practice opportunities for your Grade 1 students in order to master Language Arts.
**350 Education Quotes That Will Inspire Your Students
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We have gathered a long list of quotes about education that can serve as motivation for both students and teachers. You can utilize them to start a conversation or as a topic for writing. Here are only a couple of examples:
Education Quotes
“A child cannot learn from someone who hates him.” - James Baldwin
“Rarely does a child require a lecture as much as they need someone to listen attentively.” - Robert Brault
An unenthusiastic brain becomes quickly uninterested. An inquisitive mind grows endlessly. - Maxime Lagacé
Reading a well-written book is a schooling for the emotions. Expanding your perception of human potential is based on understanding human nature and worldly events. “It brings about introspection.” - Susan Sontag
“A skilled educator excels at making complex ideas simple and rejects over-simplification.” - Louis A. Berman
The impact of a teacher is everlasting; it is impossible to predict where their influence will end. - Henry Adams
Mental health plays a vital role in our overall well-being. While psychological issues can prevent us from functioning effectively and impact our quality of life, research from renowned institutions reveals that most people experience minor mental health challenges at least once in their lives. Such challenges might be triggered by major life changes, like the death of a loved one, a serious illness, or relationship troubles.
Mental health issues are common, and the COVID-19 pandemic intensified the situation. For instance, mild depression symptoms were reported by 16.2% of adults in the United States during the pandemic. But within a few months, this number surged by nearly 25%, underscoring the growing need for mental health professionals, particularly counselors, whose role in supporting people through life’s difficulties has become more essential than ever.
As the field of counseling grows in recognition and importance, so too does the demand for professionals in various counseling specialties, each offering unique ways to support mental well-being. Whether you’re a student exploring career options or a professional looking for a career change, counseling can be a deeply fulfilling path with excellent growth potential. This ebook describes six high-paying counseling careers to consider, along with insights into what each role entails.
Entering into the field of education is an exciting and honorable endeavor. Whether you are searching for a job right out of college or have some work experience behind you, administrators and school board members are on the lookout for the ideal teaching candidate. This is where the importance of crafting the perfect teacher resume comes in.
Your resume should highlight your strengths and stick out among a pile of other individuals applying for the same position. There are numerous ways to help your resume appear more unique than others, including hiring a professional resume writing service. Taking time to perfect your resume can be what makes or breaks you getting an offer to interview in the field of education.
This ebook will help you organise your efforts into creating the perfect teacher resume. Follow the five tips included in this guide to craft the perfect resume for the teaching position of your dreams.
What are Irregular Verbs?
Irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow the standard rules of conjugation in English. Unlike regular verbs, which form the past simple and past participle by adding “-ed” (e.g., walk -> walked), irregular verbs change in unique ways.
Why Do We Use Irregular Verbs?
Irregular verbs are deeply rooted in the English language, often because of their origins in Old English or other Germanic languages. They are commonly used, and knowing them helps speakers sound more fluent and natural.
Irregular Verb Forms
In English, verbs can have three main forms:
Base Form: The root form of the verb (e.g., go, see, buy)
Past Simple: The form used for past events (e.g., went, saw, bought)
Past Participle: The form used in perfect tenses and the passive voice (e.g., gone, seen, bought)
Understanding these forms is essential for forming correct sentences in past and perfect tenses. This ebook will help you and your students with that.
The Montessori method is not just an educational system but a way of fostering a child’s natural curiosity and drive to learn. Founded by Dr. Maria Montessori in the early 20th century, this approach is built on the belief that children are inherently motivated to explore and learn from their environment. Montessori education places the child at the center of their learning process, with the teacher acting as a guide rather than a traditional instructor.
A Montessori teacher is more of an observer and guide than a conventional teacher. Rather than imparting knowledge through lectures, the teacher prepares the environment, provides the materials, and steps back to allow the child to explore.
In this eBook, we will explore the key components of the Montessori curriculum, with a focus on the practical application for novice teachers. We will delve into each subject area, discussing the key materials, lessons, and developmental stages, as well as offer practical examples of activities and lessons for you to implement in your classroom.
Austrian philosopher and scientist Rudolf Steiner established the Waldorf educational approach in 1919. The basis of Waldorf education lies in Anthroposophy’s belief that humans have a body, soul, and spirit that develop over time. Steiner believed that education must nurture these facets collectively to shape holistic individuals capable of making innovative and empathetic contributions to society.
The main emphasis of the Waldorf philosophy is on a student-focused method, adjusting the curriculum to meet the distinct developmental needs of children at different stages of life. Learning in education focuses on arts, movement, storytelling, and nature, offering a hands-on and experiential educational experience. This contrasts with conventional, exam-driven educational methods, as Waldorf seeks to develop emotional intelligence, creativity, and social awareness, in addition to intellectual skills.
This ebook contains all the necessary information about the principles, philosophy, and various stages of the Waldorf Curriculum. It also describes the subjects and assessments of it.
Reported Speech, also known as Indirect Speech, is an important part of conversational English because it requires repeating someone else’s words.
English language students need to learn and practice the Reported Speech, since it is used in various situations to convey information or repeat someone else’s words. This ebook will focus only on instances where the reporting verb is in past tense (such as said, told, etc.), necessitating a shift to past tense in the reported clause for practical reasons. For example: ‘I am going to the super market’ becomes ‘He said that he was going to the super market’. It is also possible to report someone’s words in the present without any tense change. For example: ‘He says he is going to the super market’.
This ebook can help students learn how to use Reported Speech, understand its purpose, and practice through various interactive exercises. The solutions are given towards the conclusion of the book.
At first, passive voice might appear complex, but once you get acquainted with it, the fundamental structures stay the same. The ability to switch between passive and active voices is beneficial for intermediate to advanced English learners as it can prevent miscommunications, boost politeness, and enhance language abilities. This is a detailed explanation of the occasions where the passive voice should be used in the English language.
Passive voice emphasizes the recipient of the action rather than the doer (agent) of the action. The passive voice is created by us using:
The action was received by the object (by the doer of the action).
Incorporating the part related to the agent (by + person who performed the action) is not mandatory and varies based on the situation. The aim of using passive voice is to highlight the action rather than the agent, therefore including information about the agent could be redundant or stating the obvious.
This in-depth manual details the formation and usage of the Passive Voice, including numerous examples and practice exercises. The answer key can be located at the conclusion of the book.
Education in Botswana is free, but it is not compulsory. The Ministry of Education has authority over all of Botswana’s educational structure except the University of Botswana. The educational structure mirrors that of the United Kingdom: there is universal access to primary and junior secondary school, but a process of academic selectivity reduces entrance to the senior secondary school and the university. However, educational curricula incorporate prevocational preparation in the junior and senior secondary schools.
The building’s design aligned with Vision 2036 for Botswana’s economic development and the United Nations SDG 4: Quality Education.
The objective of the BCF is to offer a thorough educational program focused on developing skills, to ready students for a world that is always evolving and connected. It is created to help students succeed academically and enhance necessary skills for personal growth, job opportunities, and participation in community affairs.
This ebook is a complete manual for teachers aiming to acquaint themselves with the Botswana curriculum.
Creating if-then statements is a common aspect of your mother tongue, and incorporating them into your English discussions can greatly enhance your communication skills. In total, there are four conditionals that you will gradually learn to use, beginning with the most basic ones: the zero and first conditional. Take a glance at this overview to get a general understanding of how all conditionals function and when to apply them.
A sentence with a condition relies on the word ‘if’. Conditional sentences consist of two parts - the first part starts with ‘if’ to depict a potential scenario, while the second part explains the result. Input: “The company experienced a significant decrease in profits due to the economic downturn.”
Paraphrased: “The economic downturn led to a large decrease in profits for the company.”
If it starts raining, we will become soaked.
The meaning remains the same even when the two parts are switched.
Check out this practical ebook guide to find out how the conditionals are form, when and how they are used, and plenty of practice for your students.
The mathematical content standards are created as progressions in learning across grade levels, outlining the conceptual understanding and skills students should have in math. Grade-specific standards are in place for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. In high school, the standards are grouped according to “conceptual categories.” Every set of standards consists of several “domains” that organize related standards to create consistency around important mathematical concepts.
The high school level standards detail the math skills needed for college and career readiness for all students. Additional mathematics are part of the curriculum for students opting for advanced level classes. The high school standards are structured by “conceptual categories,” each offering a “coherent perspective of high school mathematics.” Some of these are:
Number and Quantity
Algebra
Functions
Modeling
Geometry
Statistics and Probability
This highly practical ebook will provide you with 50 selected exercises for practising Grade 12 math of the Common Core.
Normally, 11th-grade students will study Algebra II if they followed the usual sequence of courses: Algebra I in 9th grade and Geometry in 10th grade. Nevertheless, certain students might have the opportunity to enroll in Algebra I during their 8th grade year. In such instances, advanced math options are available in both 11th and 12th grade.
In the start of 11th grade, it is expected that students have already learned the basic principles of Algebra. Students will acquire knowledge.
How to express connections between amounts using variables, equations, and inequalities.
Correct manipulation of polynomials, involving exponents and various variables.
How to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with rational and radical functions.
How to solve quadratic equations using complex numbers.
To assess and plot trigonometric functions.
Explanation on utilizing statistics and probability for the purpose of depicting and analyzing data.
Regarding the plotting of logarithmic and trigonometric functions.
Ways to depict connections between different amounts through the use of mathematical modeling.Learn how to effectively utilize a graphing calculator.
These 50 activities will help your students master Grade 11 math.
Math lessons in the 10th grade should continue to expand upon what has been learned before. A tenth grade math curriculum should prioritize certain topics, such as:
Recognizing and labeling vague concepts such as point, line, plane, and distance on a line.
Finishing the process to demonstrate that the medians of a triangle intersect at a common point.
Determining the vertices of a dilated polygon’s image or pre-image by using the scale factor to find the coordinates.
Finding solutions for issues associated with line segments created by two intersecting tangent lines.
Determining the measurement of the apothem in a regular polygon.
Utilize permutations for calculating probabilities of more than one event happening simultaneously.
Below is a standard set of goals that a student in the tenth grade should achieve by the conclusion of their second year of high school:
Examine explanations and visual aids that demonstrate fundamental assumptions regarding points, lines, and planes.
Follow the instructions to demonstrate angle connections when parallel lines are intersected by a transversal.
Follow all the necessary steps to demonstrate theorems that deal with triangles that are similar to each other.
Categorize and explain connections among quadrilaterals in the family.
Break down complex 2-D shapes into simpler components.
Illustrate the joining and overlap of sets through set symbols and Venn diagrams.
The 40 activities of this ebook will help your students practise their math knowledge.
In 9th grade, math typically centers on Algebra I, but may also cover other higher-level math topics like Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, or Trigonometry. This year, students will expand their knowledge and use of quadratic and exponential functions along with other complex mathematical ideas. Ninth graders must grasp concepts thoroughly before progressing, or they will quickly become disoriented and bewildered.
The ideal ninth grade math curriculum will offer students the opportunity to practice and expand on the skills learned in middle school. In essence, at the beginning of the year a 9th grade math student should be able to:
Show exceptional proficiency in mathematical calculations.
Examine and address multiple issues by applying the principles of the Pythagorean theorem.
Employ logical thinking to address complex issues involving rational and irrational numbers.
Rearrange algebraic equations and find the solution.
This worksheet comprises 40 activities aimed at aiding your students in honing their Grade 9 math skills across the board.