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Whimsy and Rigor
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 18 เม.ย. 2023
Middle school is the worst, amIright?? It's awkward and confusing, and no one seems to GET you. That's why, in my classroom, I aim to create an environment where middle school students feel just a little better about themselves-as readers and writers and learners and friends and humans.
This channel is aimed at all secondary Language Arts teachers who also want to create a joyful learning environment while teaching students how to read critically and write clearly.
Plus, I have curly hair and an affinity for bold prints and mixed patterns, so a little fashion might sneak its way into this universe.
Hope you stick around!
This channel is aimed at all secondary Language Arts teachers who also want to create a joyful learning environment while teaching students how to read critically and write clearly.
Plus, I have curly hair and an affinity for bold prints and mixed patterns, so a little fashion might sneak its way into this universe.
Hope you stick around!
Cue the Cringe: Goodbye Popsicle Sticks, Hello Ping Pong Balls
How can a student name randomizer build classroom community, make students laugh/cringe, and actually serve as a classroom management tool? This video explains it all.
Find me on IG @itswhimsyandrigor@whimsyandrigor
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Find me on IG @itswhimsyandrigor@whimsyandrigor
Music: Bensound
License code: COKG7C7YBKQVJ1XU
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Classroom Jobs in the Secondary Classroom
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Middle and high school students thrive with more responsibility! So, I adapted the concept of classroom jobs to fit my secondary classroom. Don't you want someone to ask if you'd like a cup of coffee in the morning?! Here's how I empower my students and create a thriving classroom community through the implementation of classroom jobs. Find me on IG @whimsyandrigor
Steal Student Sentences
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Every opportunity I get, I steal from my students. By having their peers' work on the wall for them to emulate, not only do they get a positive example but they get to learn from each other. Let's build that community of writers! Find me on IG @whimsyandrigor
Let's Publish YOUR Book! Publishing Process PART 1
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Step-by-step directions for how to publish your book using Kindle Direct Publishing. This is Part One of a 5-part series. Follow each one and you will end up with a published novel in your hands!
Let's Publish YOUR Book! Publishing Process Part 2
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Step-by-step directions for how to publish your book using Kindle Direct Publishing. This is Part Two of a 5-part series. Follow each one and you will end up with a published novel in your hands!
Let's Publish YOUR Book! Publishing Process PART 3
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Step-by-step directions for how to publish your book using Kindle Direct Publishing. This is Part Three of a 5-part series. Follow each one and you will end up with a published novel in your hands!
Let's Publish YOUR Book! Publishing Process Part 4
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Step-by-step directions for how to publish your book using Kindle Direct Publishing. This is Part Four of a 5-part series. Follow each one and you will end up with a published novel in your hands!
Let's Publish YOUR Book! Publishing Process PART 5
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Step-by-step directions for how to publish your book using Kindle Direct Publishing. This is Part Five of a 5-part series. Follow each one and you will end up with a published novel in your hands!
How to Stop Plagiarism in Your Classroom
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This is the easiest way to stop students from plagiarizing in your middle or high school classroom. Actually, it is so easy, even upper elementary students can use it. If you have ever struggled with getting students to understand why changing 1 or 2 words is not an actual paraphrase, this strategy is what you need to share with your students. This super simple method can be used tomorrow. Seri...
How to Get Students to Actually Discuss Big Ideas
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Getting middle school and high school students to actually talk AND listen to each other during classroom discussion is so important but also so difficult. I created a concrete way to get kids talking (and listening!). This strategy for classroom discussions never fails! Find me on IG @whimsyandrigor
Efficient Student Feedback
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Use giant sticky notes to help students give feedback to each other and to let you know when students are ready feedback. Such a great tool to help streamline classroom procedures and to help students get relevant feedback in a timely manner.
Top Books from an English Teacher
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Sometimes you have a TBR (to be read) pile that is a mile high and sometimes you are in a serious drought. In either case, here are three of my favorite books I recently read. This Way Madness Lies for all you Shakespeare fans who want it in a modern format. (I.e. text message between all of Juliet and Romeo's HS classmates?!) This is Our Rainbow short story collect that feature queer character...
How to Stop Helpless Hand Raisers in the Classroom
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How annoying is it when the teacher gives directions and then 5 hands immediately shoot in the air when it is time to work. This video walks you through a simple solution to kids who raise their hands before thinking through the problem on their own. It's called the Magic Minute and it truly is magical. This strategy was developed for use in middle and high school classrooms but can work for el...
How to Control the Noise Level in Your Classroom
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Getting kids to speak and interact at a reasonable noise level is such a challenge. That's why I created this concrete way to help students self-monitor their noise level and it totally works! Find me on IG @whimsyandrigor
Write a Novel in 30 Days
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This outrageous goal is totally possible! With a little guidance, structure, encouragement, and a lot of determination, you can write a full-fledged novel. My middle school students write 6,000 word novels in 30 days. As their very clever teacher, I sneak in all sorts of grammar lessons along the way and because they are actually invested in their writing, they actually care about learning how ...
So good!!!😂
So glad you like it!
So true!!!
Love this!!!
Thanks so much!
Great job ideas! I'd love to see your applications.
Here you go! whimsyandrigor.myflodesk.com/rqm73vivjd
On the spreadsheet where I took all of the notes, I make extra room at the bottom of every row, print them out, cut them into strips, and students glue them into their notebooks so they can refer back to them every time we have a discussion. It’s worked out so efficiently that I actually give them the feedback the next day! Let me know if that helps!
Where did you get the giant sticky notes?
My school ordered them for me, but I just searched up “giant, sticky notes” and a bunch of options popped up. I have also seen them in the store at Office Depot.
I think they are just from Office Depot. They usually come in a two pack and are incredible!
Hi Krista! When you give the students their feedback, are you printing our your notes and giving them the row with their name? Writing it on a sticky note? I love class discussions but giving students timely feedback is something I struggle with. Thanks!