This idea is from Michele Whaley –  Provide the observer with a translator… I think it’s a cool idea. Mega. By being provided with a translator, a checklist and an explanation of what is going

The part in green below connects to the current thread on how to build up trust with negative kids: It would be nice for teachers if communication via language could be done via single words

My artists this year – probably because of the iPads – are getting way too much into their drawing during the creation of the story. They give me little eye contact and miss a ton

Polly Fuller has a question for us. It’s the old curriculum map bugaboo: Ben, I need some help.  This year my school is requiring that each level prepare a syllabus and curriculum map to post

Summary of ROA Steps: Silent reading Instructor reads aloud Pair work Choral translation using laser pointer Discussion of grammar in L1 Reading from the Back of the Room Reader’s Theatre Jump into the Space! Work