Back with some more collocations! You surely know by now that collocations are words that typically occur together.

Collocation: Great + (quality)

In great detail: She wrote what happened in great detail. The statement was 7 pages long.

Power: With great power comes great responsibility.

Wisdom: Her father was a man of great wisdom who studied philosophy.

Strength: It takes great strength to go on after losing a loved one.

EducationUSA Uzbekistan and the University of Missouri invite you to the first-ever workshop for school counselors in Uzbekistan.
If you are you a school counselor, a teacher, or a school representative interested in learning how to assist students with applying to U.S. universities, register for this workshop. This event will benefit counselors interested in learning how to provide students with the necessary guidance and support to help them achieve their educational goals.
 
Date: Friday, May 12
Time: 14:00-18:00
 
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Vocabulary Practice: On top of the world

Definition: very happy or elated

Example: Her wedding day was the best day of her life. She felt on top of the world.

Vocabulary Practice: practical

Definition: relating to experience, real situations, or actions rather than ideas or imagination.

Example: It takes a lot of creativity to come up with tasks for my class which are practical and relate to students' lives.

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Can you spot the mistake?
I have 1 mistake in my sentences below. Can you find it and explain the reason why it is wrong?
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That girls' car is parked illegally. I tried to tell her but she ignored me.
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Check back in 5 for the answer!

Did you spot the mistake?

That girl's car is parked illegally. I tried to tell her but she ignored me.

Girls' is a plural possessive, but this sentence is talking about 1 girl, so it should be singular. If you want a quick practice in 's and s' plurals, check here!

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Explore the state that inspired the song "America the Beautiful".

Continuing the topic of Critical Thinking, let’s learn about Bloom’s Taxonomy. Bloom’s is a framework for classifying learning objectives and outcomes.
Bloom’s points out that:
1. Each level builds off the one below.
2. In order to truly learn a concept, a student should move through each of the levels.

What this video to learn more about Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Look at the words used in each of the levels. Do you find that you use far more from 1 or 2 levels than the others?
Bring this conversation to your next COP/PLC meeting and challenge each other to use Bloom’s when planning your lessons.

Tune in next week to answer the question “What does Bloom’s look like/sound like in a classroom?”.

Enjoy this excellent graphic organizer that breaks Bloom's Taxonomy down a bit further.

Here is another graphic organizer to add to your arsenal!

Use this one when your students are reading nonfiction. It will keep them engaged and help their brains better organize the information.