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Stay in the flow of work with new collaborative apps for Microsoft Teams

In the past 20 months, we’ve witnessed an explosive growth of virtual interactions, with people collaborating more—both inside and outside their organizations, with greater frequency and across more applications than ever before. The question facing us now is, how can we shift from merely adapting to thriving with hybrid work?

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What’s new in Microsoft 365—How we’re empowering everyone for a new world of hybrid work

If there’s one thing we know, it’s that hybrid work is here to stay. But the big question is: what will the next decade of work look like and how will you prepare?

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Microsoft Office—Transforming for the hybrid world

Microsoft Office is changing with the times. That is why we are reimagining Office, adding new apps to respond to new opportunities, and making Office a universal, interactive canvas for creators of all kinds.

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Microsoft Viva is now generally available to help transform your hybrid work experience

Earlier this year, we began the journey of building the first employee experience platform (EXP) for the digital era with Microsoft Viva. Our vision was to foster a culture of human connection, purpose, growth, wellbeing, and results

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Tuition Discounting: Everything You Need to Know

Institutions of higher learning offer discounted tuitions to specific students via scholarships and grants, which enable these students to access university education at a cheaper amount than otherwise stipulated. This approach is purportedly supposed to lead to a rise in enrollment of students and; eventually, a rise in the institution’s proceeds garnered from tuition.

As such, the approach is supposed to make everyone involved happy. Those involved include the exceptional low-income students who can now attend an otherwise expensive college, as well as the institutions who can now get the kind of top-grade students they want in their classes.

It’s important to note that not each student qualifies for tuition discounts. If a student does, the school will likely notify him/her in its financial aid offer and initial acceptance letter. The student may also find a list of institutional aid opportunities on the school’s website.

Tuition discounts vary from one college to another. Students often qualify for tuition discounts if they fall into any of these categories:

Incoming freshmen: Some institutional scholarships are only meant for incoming freshmen at the college.

State residents: Typically, students, who’re residents of the state where the school is located, receive more institutional aid than out-of-state students. Some schools also participate in exchange programs that offer in-state rates to students from other states.

Low-income students: Many schools offer tuition discounts based on students’ financial needs.

University employees: University employees and their kids often get discounted tuition.

Summer students: Some schools offer lower tuition rates for programs held during the summer.

Civil servants: A college may provide institutional aid to persons working in the public sector, such as federal or state government employees or, in some cases, their kids.

Military members: Former and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces often receive tuition discounts.

Here’re the steps students should follow to secure a tuition discount.

·         Some types of institutional aids may be limited and are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. So, students should apply to their schools of choice early to have the highest possibilities of qualifying for a tuition discount.

·         Students need to submit the FAFSA because their eligibility for specific types of financial aids may be based on it.

·         Sometimes, schools can negotiate tuition rates to an extent. Students with a pressing need should ask the school if it can offer them any additional aid.

·         Some institutional aids may only be merit-based, or students may need to maintain a specific GPA to keep receiving it. So, students should keep their grades up.

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Free Social Studies Units Launched to Honor Native American History and Culture

Each Kids Discover lesson is available for grades 3-8 and made free to raise awareness around the lack of high quality resources on the subject matter

NEW YORK (Nov. 1, 2021) — Kids Discover, a leading provider of science and social studies reading for elementary and middle school learners, will make five units entirely free to honor Native American history and culture in honor of Native American Heritage Month. Each unit can be read online at https://online.kidsdiscover.com/native-american-heritage. 

Informed by meaningful conversations with members of the Indiginous Education Community, a community group of the National Council of Social Studies, Kids Discover launched this campaign to raise awareness around the lack of resources on the subject matter.  The five free units cover: 

Native America

Northwest Coastal Peoples

Southwest Peoples

Plains Indians

Eastern Woodland Indians 

“As an educational publisher, our goal is to provide high quality resources for educators to use in their classroom during the month of November to honor and bring heightened awareness to Native American history and culture.” said Ted Levine, president and CEO of Kids Discover. “We feel fortunate to have conducted meaningful conversations with members of the Indiginous Education Community over the past 6 months. At Kids Discover, we have and always will stand for fair, equal representation. This campaign is another step forward as we deliver on our pledge to elevate and raise up the voices that need to be heard.”

Each of the units offer 7-8 articles comprising eye-catching imagery, age appropriate writing, and a short quiz. Educators can choose from three different Lexile reading ranges for use in grades 3–4, 5–6, or 7–8. To make the materials available to as many students as possible, the free units do not require a registered account or login.

In addition to these units being made freely available, Kids Discover will be honoring a lifelong educator and professor, Glenabah Martinez as the company’s Educator of the Month for November. Martinez is an associate professor in the Department of Language, Literacy and Sociocultural Studies at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. She teaches social studies methods courses, indigenous studies, and, at the high school level, US and New Mexico History.  She is an enrolled member of the Pueblo Nation of Taos and affiliated with the Navajo Nation.

Kids Discover will also be featuring a guest blog post on the Thanksgiving story from Susannah Remillard, an elementary teacher at Cape Cod Lighthouse Public Charter School in Harwich, MA. Susy holds a bachelor of arts in English, a Masters in linguistic anthropology, and is a Fulbright Distinguished Award recipient. With training at the National Museum of the American Indian, along with her work as a summer scholar with Native Americans of New England Summer Program, Susy is well versed in Northeast indigenous peoples and especially the Thanksgiving story.

Both the Educator of the Month feature and guest blog post will be published on Monday, November 15th, 2021.

Please visit https://online.kidsdiscover.com/native-american-heritage to view all five units entirely free throughout the month of November!

About Kids Discover Now in its 30th year, Kids Discover creates beautifully crafted nonfiction products for kids ages 6-14. With a specialty in science and social studies, Kids Discover offers standards-aligned Print and Digital Solutions for the elementary and middle school Classroom. Kids Discover’s mission is simple: to get children excited about reading and learning. For information, please visit Kidsdiscover.com.

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23 Strategies to Help Students Who Do Not Use Word Endings Correctly While Spelling

Are you looking for strategies to help students who do not use word endings correctly while spelling? If so, keep reading.

1. Affix a list of word endings (e.g., -ed,-ing, -ly, -er, etc.) and sample words to the learner’s desk for them to use as a reference when writing.

2. Select a peer to take part in a daily word ending drill learning activities with the learner.

3. Make sure the learner correctly hears the misspelled sounds. Get the learner to say the words aloud to ascertain if the learner is aware of the letters or sound units in words.

4. Do not require the learner to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

5. Provide the learner a few words to learn to spell at one time. Spend extra time on each word until the learner can spell it correctly.

6. Get the learner to keep a copy of the rules for word endings at their desk.

7. Acknowledge quality work (e.g., display the learner’s work, congratulate the learner, etc.).

8. Get the learner to keep a dictionary of most commonly misspelled words. Make the learner check the spelling of all words they are not certain are spelled correctly.

9. Spotlight word endings (e.g., -ed, -ing, -ly, -er,etc.) in the learner’s reading tasks to call attention to appropriate use of word endings.

10. Find a list of words the learner has difficulty spelling correctly. Utilize this list as ongoing spelling words for the learner.

11. Get the learner to practice a new skill or task alone or with an aide, the teacher, or a peer before trying it with the entire group or before being graded on it.

12. Teach the learner spelling ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

13. Get the learner to spend time each day practicing the use of a single word ending (e.g., -ing).On occasions where the learner shows mastery of the word ending, introduce a new one.

14. Make the learner use the dictionary to find the correct spelling of any words they cannot spell correctly. Emphasize spelling accurately.

15. Minimize the emphasis on competition. Competitive learning activities may cause the learner to hurry and make mistakes using word endings.

16. Get the learner to use current spelling words in a critical manner (e.g., writing a letter to a friend, rock star, famous athlete, etc.) to enable their desire to improve.

17. Make sure the learner has received instruction in using word endings (e.g., -ed, -ing, -ly, -er,etc.).

18. Give practice with word endings using an app or a hand-held educational device that gives the learner instant feedback.

19. Make the learner proofread all written work for spelling errors. Praise the learner for correcting each spelling error.

20. Utilize wall charts showing word endings (e.g., -ed, -ing, -ly, -er, etc.) and sample words for the learner to use as a reference when writing.

21. Praise the learner for using word endings correctly when spelling: (a) give the learner a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the learner an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

22. Get the learner to be a peer tutor to teach a spelling concept they have learned to another learner. This can serve as reinforcement for the learner.

23. Consider using one of the tools from of spelling apps list.

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15 Ways to Support Kids Who Leave Out, Change, or Reorganize Letters or Pieces of Sound While Spelling

Are you looking for ways to support kids who leave out, change, or reorganize letters or pieces of sound while writing? If so, keep reading.

1. Give magnetic or felt letters for the learner to correctly sequence into spelling words.

2. Teach the learner spelling ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

3. Create a list of the words the learner misspells by omitting, substituting, adding, or rearranging letters or sound units. Get the learner to practice spelling the words correctly. Remove each word from the list as the learner shows mastery.

4. Provide commercial or teacher-made games that give practice spelling. The learner should have a personalized list of words for this practice.

5. Make the learner use the dictionary to find the correct spelling of any words they cannot spell correctly. Emphasize spelling accurately.

6. Get the learner to find a list of words (e.g., 5, 10, or 15 words) each week to learn to spell (e.g., if the learner is interested in cars, find words from automotive magazines, advertisements, etc.).

7. Utilize daily drills to help the learner memorize spelling words.

8. Find those words the learner misspells by omitting, substituting, adding, or rearranging letters or sound units. Get the learner to start and regularly update a personalized dictionary with the words they misspell to use as a reference.

9. Praise the learner for spelling words correctly: (a) give the learner a concrete reward (e.g., classroom privileges, line leading, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the learner an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

10. Make sure the learner correctly hears those letters or sound units omitted, substituted, added, or rearranged when spelling words. Get the learner to say the words aloud to ascertain if the learner is aware of the letters or sound units in words.

11. Get the learner to use current spelling words in a critical manner (e.g., writing a letter to a friend, rock star, famous athlete, etc.) to enable their desire to improve.

12. Give spelling practice using an app or a hand-held educational device that gives the learner instant feedback.

13. Minimize the emphasis on competition. Competitive learning activities may cause the learner to hurry and misspell words.

14. Give personalized apps that will let the learner practice their personal word list.

15. Consider using one of the tools from of spelling apps list.

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16 Ways to Teach Kids Phonetic Approaches to Spelling

Are you looking for ways to teach kids phonetic approaches to spelling? If so, keep reading.

1. Get the learner to practice spelling phonetically the words most commonly used in everyday speech and writing.

2. Give the learner a list of words they are required to spell phonetically. Give the learner evaluative feedback indicating how the words can be spelled phonetically.

3. Get the learner to use a phonetic approach to spelling words in sentences written each day.

4. Teach the learner spelling ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

5. Assist the learner in separating their spelling list into those words that are spelled phonetically and those that are not.

6. Integrate spelling with the total language arts program (e.g., learning activities, methods, and learning materials are related to the teaching of reading and language as a whole rather than separately).

7. Make sure the learner correctly hears the sounds in the words they misspell. Get the learner to say the words aloud to ascertain if they are aware of the letters or sound units in words.

8. Provide the learner with short drills in spelling each day that require a selected phonetic sound. As the learner shows success, increase the number of phonetic sounds.

9. Give the learner an example of phonetic spelling for those words they fail to attempt to spell phonetically.

10. Get the learner to keep a dictionary of “most misspelled words.” Make the learner check the spelling of all words they are not certain are spelled correctly.

11. Praise the learner for spelling words phonetically: (a) give the learner a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the learner an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

12. Make the learner use a phonetic approach to spelling any word they do not know how to spell.

13. Get the learner to write sentences, paragraphs, or a story each day about a favorite subject. Urge the learner to use a phonetic approach to spelling the words they use.

14. Teach the learner the sound each letter makes. Get the learner to practice making letter sounds as they see the letters on flash cards.

15. Acknowledge quality work (e.g., display the learner’s work, congratulate the learner, etc.).

16. Consider using one of the tools from of spelling apps list.

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Twig Education Launches Twig Science Next Gen for Middle School

Acclaimed multimedia STEM investigations are now available for grades 6–8

(Los Angeles, Calif.) October 28, 2021–  Twig Education, creators of the leading elementary level science program Twig Science, today announced the launch of Twig Science Next Gen for grades 6–8. 

Twig Science Next Gen for middle school is an investigation-based science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) solution developed for the three-dimensional Next Generation Science Standards. It transforms the standards into story-based modules in which students take on a range of STEAM career roles through various investigation types:

Hand-On Labs: Students learn through inquiry-based activities, solving problems and designing solutions using resources supplied in Hands-On Kits and other everyday items.

Digital Interactives: High-quality simulations based on real-world phenomena and authentic data, from the Gravity Simulator and Volcano Builder interactives to adventures like “The Great Air Race” and “Into the Abyss,” let students experience science in action.

Real-World Multimedia Field Trips: Through video and text, students shadow scientists and engineers around the world as they explore local, national, global, and space phenomena, deepening student understanding of STEAM practices and concepts. 

Scientific Text Investigations: Students experience a variety of authentic scientific text types, including informational, narrative, descriptive, and argumentative, reinforcing the real-world science and engineering concepts of their learning journey.

Video Labs: Specially shot in the Twig studio, video labs enable students to take part in scientific inquiries and experiences that would be impractical to carry out in the classroom.

For Twig Science Next Gen, Twig partnered with some of the most highly respected organizations in the worlds of science and engineering education. Developed with the Stanford Center for Assessment, Learning, and Equity (SCALE) team, three-dimensional performance assessments evaluate student attainment of NGSS Performance Expectations and prepare students for state testing. Imperial College London also acted as scientific advisors during the development of the program, which introduces students to multiple real-life STEAM professionals who inspire and motivate students and help them explain phenomena.

Twig CEO Catherine Cahn said, “We’re so excited to bring this innovative, modern curriculum to middle school students across the country. Twig Science Next Gen gives them a chance to use up-to-date science knowledge, practices, and cognitive tools to make sense of the incredible world around them. I know that many, many students who learn through Twig Science Next Gen will use the opportunity to put STEAM subjects at the center of their lives and go on to do great things that make our lives better. We’ll be seeing the fruits of that engagement for the next 50 years or longer.” 

To learn more, visit TwigScience.com.

About Twig Education

Twig Education is an award-winning  producer and publisher of education multimedia, specializing in short films, media-rich instructional materials, and core-curriculum solutions for pre-K–12 learning. Our flagship products include Twig Science, the complete phenomena-based program for the NGSS; and Twig Create, which gives students tools to make their own documentary videos. 

Twig’s content is aligned to international curricula and is available in over 60 countries in more than 20 languages. We’re proud of our partnerships with leading universities, including Imperial College London and Stanford, as well as with technology companies like Google for Education. Learn more at TwigEducation.com.

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16 Ways to Teach Students Spelling Rules

Are you looking for ways to teach students spelling rules? If so, keep reading.

1. Get the learner to spend time each day practicing the use of a single word ending (e.g., -ed). On occasions where the learner shows mastery of a word ending, introduce a new one.

2. Teach the learner spelling ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

3. Get the learner to type their list of spelling words.

4. Get the learner to use current spelling words in an important manner (e.g., writing a letter to a friend, rock star, famous athlete, etc.) to enable their desire to improve.

5. Spotlight word endings (e.g., -ed, -ing, -ly, -er; etc.) in the learner’s reading tasks to call attention to appropriate use of word endings.

6. Keep box of a salt or sand in which the learner can trace spelling words.

7. Get the learner to be a peer tutor to teach a spelling concept they have learned to another learner. This can serve as reinforcement for the learner.

8. Make sure the learner has sufficient time to finish written tasks to enable the learner’s improvement in using spelling rules.

9. Get the learner to write current spelling words in various places (e.g., smartboard, transparencies, on a posted list at their desk, etc.) throughout the classroom as they are learning them.

10. Utilize daily drills to help the learner memorize spelling rules.

11. Give the learner sufficient chances for the repetition of information through various experiences to improve their memory.

12. Get the learner to keep a dictionary of “most misspelled words” at their desk. Make the learner check the spelling of all words they are not certain are spelled correctly.

13. Make up a “rap” using the spelling rule.

14. Pair the learner with a peer to proofread each other’s work.

15. Get the learner to start a personal dictionary of misspelled words at their desk. Require them to check the spelling of all words they are not certain are spelled correctly.

16. Consider using one of the tools from of spelling apps list.

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16 Hacks to Teach Students to Use Acceptable Letter Size While Writing

Are you looking for hacks to teach students to use acceptable letter size while writing? If so, keep reading.

1. Get the learner to correct their mistakes in letter size.

2. Draw boxes to indicate the size of specific letters in relationship to the lines on the paper.

3. Using tracing paper, have the learner trace over specific letters or words.

4. Give the learner clearly stated criteria for acceptable work (e.g., neatness, etc.).

5. Acknowledge quality work (e.g., display the learner’s work, congratulate the learner, etc.).

6. Give the learner the appropriate learning materials to finish the task (e.g., pencil with eraser, paper, dictionary, handwriting sample, etc.). Make sure that the learner has only those appropriate learning materials on the desk.

7. Teach the learner handwriting skills at each level before introducing a new skill level.

8. Inspect the learner’s work at several points throughout the task to make sure that the learner is making letters an appropriate size.

9. Using a sequence of dots, have the learner trace words or sentences.

10. Give the learner a number line and alphabet strip on the desk to use as a reference for the correct form of letters and numbers to lessen errors.

11. Give the learner various size pencils or pencil grip.

12. Assess the appropriateness of the task to determine (a) if the task is too easy, (b) if the task is too complicated, and (c) if the duration of time scheduled to finish the task is sufficient.

13. Praise the learner for using appropriate letter size when writing: (a) give the learner a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the learner an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

14. Get the learner’s vision reviewed if it has not been recently reviewed.

15. Utilize vertical lines or graph paper to help the learner space letters correctly.

16. Consider using one of the apps on one of our best writing apps lists:

The Tech Edvocate’s List of 31 Grammar & Writing Apps, Tools & Resources

Ten Apps to Help Students Develop Writing Skills

10 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for Elementary School Students

11 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for High School Students

10 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for Middle School Students

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16 Ways to Teach Students to Use Correct Verb Tenses While Writing

Are you looking for ways to teach students to use correct verb tenses while writing? If so, keep reading.

1. Make sure the learner proofreads all written work and makes corrections in verb tenses. Praise the learner for each correction.

2. Let the learner assist in proofreading or grading other students’ papers to enable understanding of correct verb tense usage.

3. Urge the learner to read written work aloud to find errors in verb tenses.

4. Read a sequence of sentences to the learner and have them find whether each one is in the past, present, or future tense.

5. Give the learner a list of all tenses of verbs most commonly used. Get them to keep this list at their desk.

6. Select a peer to practice verb tenses with the learner. Each tense is used in a sentence rather than only conjugating verbs.

7. Make conjugating of verb tenses a daily learning experience .

8. Provide the learner a choice of answers (e.g., more than one possible answer, multiple-choice items on a worksheet, etc.) to facilitate their capacity and ability to recognize the correct answer.

9. Acknowledge quality work (e.g., display the learner’s work, congratulate the learner, etc.).

10. Do not require the learner to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

11. Teach the learner writing ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

12. Inspect the learner’s work at several points throughout the task to make sure the learner is using appropriate verb tenses.

13. Get the learner to take part in writing learning activities designed to cause them to want to be successful in writing (e.g., writing a letter to a friend, rock star, famous athlete, etc.).

14. Praise those students in the classroom who use correct verb tenses when writing.

15. Praise the learner for using appropriate verb tenses when writing: (a) give the learner a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the learner an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

16. Consider using one of the apps on one of our best writing apps lists:

The Tech Edvocate’s List of 31 Grammar & Writing Apps, Tools & Resources

Ten Apps to Help Students Develop Writing Skills

10 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for Elementary School Students

11 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for High School Students

10 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for Middle School Students

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Gartner recognizes Microsoft as Leader in Unified Communications as a Service and Meetings Solutions

Hybrid work has become a part of our reality. We’ve had to rethink everything from where, when, and how we work. Navigating this new normal is both challenging and uncomfortable at times.

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15 Ways to Teach Students to Correctly Form Letters While Writing

Are you looking for ways to teach students to correctly form letters while writing? If so, keep reading.

1. To enable appropriate holding of a pencil, put colored tape on portions of the pencil to correspond to finger positions. Then put colored tape on the learner’s fingernails and have the learner match colors.

2. Give the learner an alphabet strip attached to their desk in either printed or written form to serve as a model for correct letter formations.

3. Praise the learner for making correct letters: (a) give the learner a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, 10 minutes of free time, etc.) or (b) give the learner an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

4. Get the learner to practice forming letters correctly by using writing learning activities that are most likely to cause the learner to want to be successful (e.g., writing a letter to a friend, rock star, famous athlete; filling out a job application, contest form, etc.).

5. Inspect the learner’s handwritten work at several points throughout a handwriting learning experience to make sure that the learner is forming letters correctly.

6. Acknowledge quality work (e.g., display the learner’s work, congratulate the learner, etc.).

7. Give the learner the appropriate learning materials to finish the task (e.g., pencil with eraser, paper, handwriting sample, etc.). Make sure that the learner has only those appropriate learning materials on the desk.

8. Do not require the learner to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

9. Make the learner proofread all written work. Praise the learner for each correction made.

10. Teach the learner handwriting skills at each level before introducing a new skill level.

11. Minimize the emphasis on competition. Competitive learning activities may cause the learner to hurry and fail to form letters correctly.

12. Give tactile stimulation for the child (e.g., sand, fur, clay, wood, etc.).

13. Utilize specific manipulatives (strings, toothpicks, etc.) to form letters for visual models.

14. Select a peer to model working daily on drills involving letter formation, ending, and connecting strokes, spacing, and slant for the learner.

15. Consider using one of the apps on one of our best writing apps lists:

The Tech Edvocate’s List of 31 Grammar & Writing Apps, Tools & Resources

Ten Apps to Help Students Develop Writing Skills

10 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for Elementary School Students

11 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for High School Students

10 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for Middle School Students

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22 Ways to Help Students Who Leave Out or Change Words While Writing

Are you looking for ways to help students who leave out or change words while writing? If so, keep reading.

1. Get the learner to write a daily log or diary expressing thoughts in finished sentences.

2. Create a list of the learner’s most common omissions, additions, and substitutions and have them refer to the list when engaged in writing learning activities to check for errors.

3. Increase supervision (e.g., by a paraprofessional, peer, etc.) of the learner while they are writing.

4. Provide consistent expectations for the learner to write information without omitting, adding, or substituting words.

5. Teach the learner the relationship between unacceptable behavior and the consequences that follow (e.g., omitting, adding, or substituting words when writing instructions down will result in homework tasks being done incorrectly).

6. Make sure that the writing tasks given to the learner are appropriate for their level of development and capacity and ability.

7. Teach the learner to use context clues when reading to aid word recognition and meaning.

8. Make sure the learner has written work proofread by someone (e.g., aide, peer, etc.) for omissions, additions, and substitutions before turning in the finished task.

9. Get the learner to take part in writing learning activities designed to cause them to want to be successful in writing (e.g., writing a letter to a friend, rock star, famous athlete, etc.).

10. Make sure you are not requiring too much of the learner at one time and causing them to hurry to get things done.

11. Minimize distracting stimuli when the learner is engaged in writing learning activities by placing the learner in a carrel or “office” space. This is used as a way of reducing the distracting stimuli, not as a form of punishment.

12. Get the learner to read simple passages and record them. Then have the learner underline passages that were omitted.

13. Minimize the emphasis on competition. Competitive learning activities may cause the learner to hurry and omit, add, or substitute words when writing.

14. Make the learner rewrite a selection if it has been done incorrectly due to their hurrying just to get things done.

15. Get the learner to finish “fill-in-the blank” stories and sentences and then read them aloud.

16. Converse with the learner to explain what they are doing wrong (e.g., substituting words, leaving words out, etc.) and what they must be doing (e.g., writing each word carefully, rereading written work, etc.).

17. Ensure that the learner knows the types of errors made (e.g., omits words, substitutes words, etc.) to be more conscious of them when writing.

18. Get the learner to proofread all written work for omissions, additions, or substitutions. Praise the learner for correcting omissions, additions, or substitutions.

19. On occasions where correcting the learner’s written work, give evaluative feedback that is constructive (e.g., point out omissions, additions, and substitutions; explain to the learner the effect these mistakes have on content and meaning; have the learner rewrite their work to correct the omissions, additions, and substitutions; etc.).

20. Organize their surroundings to lessen distracting stimuli (e.g., place the learner on or near the front row, Give a quiet space away from distractions, etc.). This is to be used as a way to lessen distractions, not as a form of punishment.

21. Acknowledge quality work (e.g., display the learner’s work, congratulate the learner, etc.).

22. Consider using one of the apps on one of our best writing apps lists:

The Tech Edvocate’s List of 31 Grammar & Writing Apps, Tools & Resources

Ten Apps to Help Students Develop Writing Skills

10 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for Elementary School Students

11 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for High School Students

10 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for Middle School Students

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18 Ways to Teach Students to Organize Writing Activities

Are you looking ways to teach students to organize writing activities? If so, keep reading.

1. Teach the learner writing ideas at each level before introducing a new skill level.

2. Get the learner to practice writing paragraphs according to “Who, What, Where, On occasions where, How, and Why.”

3. Make sure the learner is not interrupted or hurried when engaging in writing learning activities .

4. Get the learner to write a daily log, expressing their thoughts in finished sentences.

5. Do not require the learner to learn more information than they are capable of learning at any time.

6. Teach the learner that paragraphs, essays, etc., need an introduction, a middle section where information is contained, and a conclusion or ending.

7. Get the learner to read sentences, paragraphs, stories, etc., written by peers who demonstrate excellent organizational skills in writing.

8. Give the learner a paragraph in which a statement does not belong. Get the learner to find the unacceptable statement.

9. Give the learner appropriate time limits for the conclusion of tasks.

10. Acknowledge quality work (e.g., display learner’s work, congratulate the learner, etc.).

11. Get the learner to practice organizational skills in writing learning activities by having them take part in writing learning activities designed to cause the learner to want to be successful (e.g., writing a letter to a friend, rock star, famous athlete, etc.).

12. Minimize the emphasis on competition. Competitive learning activities may cause the learner to hurry and fail to correctly organize their writing learning activities.

13. Praise the learner for correctly organizing writing learning activities: (a) give the learner a concrete reward (e.g., privileges such as leading the line, handing out learning materials, etc.) or (b) give the learner an informal reward (e.g., praise, handshake, smile, etc.).

14. Make the learner proofread all written work. Praise all corrections in the organization.

15. Teach outlining principles to the learner so they know the difference between main ideas and supporting details.

16. Get the learner to write a weekly account of the prior week, past weekend, etc., with primary attention given to organization (e.g., sequencing activities, developing a paragraph, using correct word order, etc.).

17. On occasions where correcting the learner’s organizational skills in writing, make sure to give evaluative feedback that is designed to be instructional (e.g., help the learner rewrite for better organization, rewrite passages for the learner, etc.).

18. Consider using one of the apps on one of our best writing apps lists:

The Tech Edvocate’s List of 31 Grammar & Writing Apps, Tools & Resources

Ten Apps to Help Students Develop Writing Skills

10 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for Elementary School Students

11 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for High School Students

10 of the Best Grammar and Writing Apps for Middle School Students

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