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I’ve started the first day of school in dozens of ways over the years. You know, the soft launch.The syllabus speech. The expectations talk. The “go-around-the-room-and-say-your-name-plus-fun-fact” icebreaker that makes teens recoil in horror. I’ve done them all. But here’s the truth: none of those approaches actually made my students care about history. And they definitely […]

3 Engaging Ways to Powerfully Launch Your World History Class

World History

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Start Your Government Class with a Bang: 3 Activities You Can’t Miss www.teachhungrymovement.com

Let’s be real: the first few days of Civics or AP Government are full of silent judgment. Some students are already thinking, “Ugh, this is going to be so boring.” Others are eyeing the syllabus, wondering, “Do I have to memorize all these amendments?”   And in AP classes especially, kids are thinking: “How much […]

Kick Off Your Civics Class with a Bang: 3 Activities You Can’t Miss

Civics/Government

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3 Effective SIOP Methods To Teach The Cold War In U.S. History

“I already won the lottery. I was born in the U-S of A baby.” – Creed Bratton This quote from The Office is one of my favorites and I post it every year on the 4th of July. It’s funny and I love this country. Now, just because I believe America is the best, doesn’t […]

13 Tips For Teaching ‘What To The Slave Is the Fourth Of July?’

Social Studies

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4 issues you must teach about Martin Luther King jr

It’s that time of year when people start posting their favorite Martin Luther King, Jr quotes. They’re always the same, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.“ or “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Yes, these are excellent quotes. But […]

4 Important Topics You Need To Teach About Martin Luther King, Jr

Social Justice Education

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How to Teach ELLs Like a Pro Using SIOP's Lesson Delivery Strategy www.teachhungrymovement.com

I get it. You’re a high school social studies teacher trying to help your English Language Learners. And it’s hard. But it can be easier than you think. I’m here to help you along the way. The secret weapon in your arsenal is SIOP’s Lesson Delivery Component. This strategy can help your ELLs excel in […]

How to Teach ELLs Like a Pro Using SIOP Lesson Delivery Strategies

SIOP

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How to Effectively Harness the Power of SIOP's Practice & Application www.teachhungrymovement.com

Now that you’re deep in the SIOP Series, let’s dive into the Practice & Application component of the Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model. (Oh, you have read the other posts in the series? Check them out here: Lesson preparation, Building Background, Comprehensible Input, Strategies). It will help you make exciting lessons for English Language […]

How to Effectively Harness the Power of SIOP’s Practice & Application

SIOP

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Engage & Empower: SIOP Interaction in Social Studies Lessons www.teachhungrymovement.com

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Engage & Empower: SIOP Interaction in Social Studies Lessons

SIOP

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From Good to Great: Boost Social Studies Lessons with SIOP Strategies www.teachhungrymovement.com

If you’ve been following along with my SIOP series, you’ve officially made it to SIOP Component #4: Strategies. (Haven’t read about the first two components? Here’s Lesson preparation, Building Background, and Comprehensible Input). As a high school social studies teacher, you know how essential it is to keep your students engaged. Sound daunting? Fear not. […]

From Good to Great: Boost Social Studies Lessons with SIOP Strategies

SIOP

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Engage, Educate, Excel: How to Use SIOP's Comprehensible Input in Social Studies www.teachhungrymovement.com

You’ve made it to the third SIOP component, Comprehensible Input! (Haven’t read about the first two components? Click here for Lesson Preparation and here for Building Background). Let’s explore how this component can make social studies come alive for our ELL students. So, let’s roll up our sleeves and uncover some invaluable tips for teaching […]

Engage, Educate, Excel: How to Use SIOP’s Comprehensible Input in Social Studies

SIOP

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