Encouraging a sense of gratitude in students. Plus: the Bill of Rights through the lens of dystopian tales

Encouraging a Sense of Gratitude in Students; The Bill of Rights Through the Lens of Dystopian Tales; How to Use Dictation in Spelling Instruction |

View Online November 27, 2019 Credit: ©Shutterstock.com/wavebreakmedia Encouraging a Sense of Gratitude in Students Activities that foster gratefulness have benefits for students beyond enhancing their social and emotional skills. Credit: Moviestore collection Ltd / Alamy Stock Photo The Bill of Rights Through the Lens of Dystopian Tales One teacher offers a guide to help students compare the freedoms lost in dystopian novels with the freedoms secured by the Bill of Rights. Credit: skynesher / iStock How to Use Dictation in Spelling Instruction Though it's sometimes seen as old-fashioned, dictation can be useful in teaching early elementary students to spell. Credit: Gregg Vignal / Alamy Stock Photo How to Promote Social, Emotional, and Character Development There's no need for funding or special training to bring these approaches and strategies into your classroom right away. Credit: FatCamera / iStock Teaching Close Reading to Elementary Students A third-grade teacher shares a simple step-by-step guide for close reading instruction. Don't Miss Ditching the Reading Logs Supporting Students With Dysgraphia 3 Ways to Boost Middle Schoolers' Confidence in Class Using Culturally Responsive Lessons to Boost Engagement Creating a Classroom Culture of Shared Ownership FOLLOW EDUTOPIA         ABOUT   •   PRIVACY   •   CONTACT To ensure delivery of Edutopia's Weekly Enews, please add news@edutopia.org to your address book. You can always unsubscribe.   © 2019 George Lucas Educational Foundation PO Box 3494, San Rafael, CA 94912

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