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Building Rapport at the Door with Ashlee Lidyoff

Build Rapport at the Door

Classroom Mgmt & Engmt, ELA/ELD/Literacy, Elementary School, High School, Math/Science, Middle School, Physical Education, Social Studies, Under 10 Minutes, Under 5 Minutes, Visual/Performing Arts/Music / By

Ashlee Lidyoff, an academic coach, shares the impactful strategy of “Building Rapport at the Door.” Greeting students by name as they enter your classroom fosters a positive and supportive learning environment. This technique, suitable for all grade levels, particularly benefits middle and high school students. It sets a tone of positivity, helps you connect with students, and allows for emotional check-ins, enhancing the overall classroom experience.

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Chris Lewis

See, Mean, Matter

ELA/ELD/Literacy, High School, Middle School, Social Studies, Under 10 Minutes, Visual/Performing Arts/Music / By

Chris Lewis, an educator at Mountain View High School in El Monte, introduces the “See, Mean, Matter” strategy for analyzing political cartoons. This approach guides students through three steps: understanding the historical context, dissecting artistic techniques, and deciphering the cartoon’s message. This strategy enhances media literacy by helping students decode visual messages.

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