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              A Planning and Teaching Tool for All
            
			            By Jonathan LeMaster on November 24, 2012        
 
The Common Core Lesson Planner is a remarkable tool. It can produce highly engaging lessons in less than 10 minutes that are supported by sound instruction and built on the Common Core College and Career Readiness standards. But building an amazing multi-day Common Core lesson in 10 minutes is only the start. I am most excited about the potential of this resource. Allow me to explain.
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              Explicit Directions Support Student Achievement
            
			            By Jonathan LeMaster on October 30, 2012        
 
I am teaching a freshman class this year. They are great kids, but like all young students, they have trouble working in groups. Even though I have used Strategic Grouping techniques, many of my students struggle to stay on task.        	
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              Online Liberation
            
			            By Lee Ramsey on October 29, 2012        
 
Last week we (LiteracyTA co-founder Jonathan LeMaster and I) were at a school for two days of Elementary Reading First and ERWC (Expository Reading and Writing Course) training.
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              The Power of 5 Ws & 1 H in My Profession
            
			            By Jennifer Ramsey on October 28, 2012        
 
I don’t really remember what grade I was in when I learned how to use the 5 Ws and 1 H (Who, What, Where, When, Why and How) to help focus my writing. I do know that after being in the workforce for longer than I care to admit, I continue to use this exercise weekly in my professional career.        	
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              Achievement Triangle
            
			            By Jonathan LeMaster on October 1, 2012        
 
Watch this on demand webinar to learn about setting high expectations for students. The presentation utilizes a simple concept called the "Achievement Triangle" to show how high expectations with support and rigorous curriculum can move students up.
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