Teachers use exit tickets as a quick and effective way to assess student understanding, gather feedback, and guide future instruction. However, I also use them as a tool to build connections with students and to reinforce the skill of restating the question in their responses. Sometimes, I even include random or silly questions to wrap up class. This not only keeps things fun but also gives students an opportunity to practice restating prompts while writing. Here are […]

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My teaching is full of “buzzwords.” I strive to “meet students where they are” by using “culturally relevant content” and breaking material into smaller, manageable “chunks” to “enhance understanding.” I encourage “choice” in learning, empowering students to become “self-directed learners.” I also enforce a “no-zero policy” because giving a zero isn’t part of “equitable grading.” My priority is “mastery,” not just completion. These buzzwords sound great. Teachers sit through professional development session after session learning […]

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Students need to learn how to focus. They need to understand the importance of focus. They need to see then purpose of building the habit of focus. They need to connect how focus is going to help them achieve their dreams. Here is a writing task on focus. I’ve also included an exit ticket that can be used at the end of any lesson. The goal of the exit ticket is simple: repeat, repeat and […]

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Worksheets: Similar Prompts Here: Donate here:

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Worksheet: Similar Prompts Here: Donate here:

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