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Beyond the Red Pen: Have Students Actively Reflect on Their Writing

Posted on February 23, 2017 by mrdeehanclass

Following our look at the Abraham Lincoln assassination, my US History students wrote a paragraph about Lincoln as a president… Read more Beyond the Red Pen: Have Students Actively Reflect on Their Writing

Students Share Cheating Strategies

Posted on February 9, 2017February 9, 2017 by mrdeehanclass

Recently I found a thread on Reddit.com about clever classroom cheating techniques. Below are some of the best stories. Enjoy,… Read more Students Share Cheating Strategies

Let’s Extend our Leadership Schoolwide

Posted on February 9, 2017February 10, 2017 by mrdeehanclass

Waiting for change to happen at your school? To paraphrase Gandhi, let’s stop waiting and be that change. I know,… Read more Let’s Extend our Leadership Schoolwide

Be Careful What you Say to Colleagues!

Posted on January 10, 2017January 10, 2017 by mrdeehanclass

Sometimes we say things to colleagues that we shouldn’t. And, I am not talking about cussing people out when they… Read more Be Careful What you Say to Colleagues!

Don’t put a Holiday Countdown in your Classroom!

Posted on November 29, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

It’s just over two weeks until my school’s Christmas break. But, if I can help it, my students will never… Read more Don’t put a Holiday Countdown in your Classroom!

Dealing with Student Test Anxiety

Posted on November 21, 2016December 12, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

Recently I wrote a post about academic language and preparing students for tests by ensuring they are familiar with the… Read more Dealing with Student Test Anxiety

All Teachers Should Be Language Teachers

Posted on November 9, 2016November 10, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

I recently conducted a quiz with my middle school students. It was a simple fill-in-the-blank open-note quiz designed to check… Read more All Teachers Should Be Language Teachers

High Five History’s 1st Anniversary: Why Blogging Matters

Posted on October 23, 2016October 25, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

When Mike Kaufman first approached me about starting a blog, I thought he was crazy. Many significant doubts sprang up… Read more High Five History’s 1st Anniversary: Why Blogging Matters

Bring History to Life with This-Day-in-History Presentations

Posted on October 20, 2016October 20, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

One day I was at an assembly, watching the Art department showcase student work. After the presentation, the middle school… Read more Bring History to Life with This-Day-in-History Presentations

Let’s Help Non-Participating Students Take on New Challenges

Posted on October 13, 2016 by mrdeehanclass

Recently, my school had an open-house event. Parents toured some new facilities and the tours were led by members of… Read more Let’s Help Non-Participating Students Take on New Challenges

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