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If you're teaching research writing or diving into

If you're teaching research writing or diving into essay writing soon, cover the basics with this MLA Format Unit! 📚

Explore the updates to the latest version of MLA with this 2-week practice unit.

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Today I played around with ChatGPT and noticed it

Today I played around with ChatGPT and noticed it stole an entire paragraph from Wikipedia, word-for-word 🙈

Which strategy are you using to discourage AI in your classroom?

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Try these strategies to avoid AI in your classroom

Try these strategies to avoid AI in your classroom:

💡 Use unique frameworks for writing: ChatGPT might know what the RACE strategy is, but it probably hasn't heard of the acronym or framework unique to your classroom. ChatGPT doesn't have the ability to use unique writing frameworks because it has never been exposed to them during its training process.

💡 Follow the writing process: ChatGPT does not have the ability to plan, revise or reflect on its own writing as a human being would. Following the writing process in your classroom can not only teach students to edit and revise, but can also ensure that they're avoiding AI tools.

💡Take samples of writing: At the beginning of the year, take samples of your students' writing by offering low-risk writing opportunities. This can help you learn their voice, tone, and preferred sentence patterns.

💡 Build on writing assignments: When writing assignments are a stepping stone to a final assessment, there is often more incentive to take advantage of this practice independently. An example could be having students practice writing a persuasive response for homework, and then including the same prompt on an in-class test.

💡 More in-class writing: Whether you prefer pen and paper or a deadline for turning in assignments online, offering in-class writing opportunities will strengthen your students' literacy and leave them with less homework at the end of the day.

💡 Prioritizing classroom-specific content: Almost every rubric I make includes success criteria highlighting the application of classroom material to a written assignment. ChatGPT is trained on a lot of great material, but it isn't a student in your classroom, so students can't guarantee that it can meet this criteria.

How are you adapting to AI in your classroom? Let me know below!

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Looking to explore more Indigenous authors this ye

Looking to explore more Indigenous authors this year? "Borders" by Thomas King is a classic short story to read with your middle school or high school ELA students. The child-like perspective will challenge your students to examine generational differences while celebrating Indigenous resilience and learning about the policing of First Nations peoples.

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Grab this FREEBIE for MLK Day in my Free Resource

Grab this FREEBIE for MLK Day in my Free Resource Library!

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" is my go-to text to teach persuasion on any day of the year.

You can assess students' close reading and comprehension of this essay using these free bell ringer questions. They're divided into two parts, so you can spend more time digging into this text if you want to!

What is your go-to text for Martin Luther King Jr. Day? Let me know in the comments below ✨️

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These clay coasters were a labour of love 💓 my

These clay coasters were a labour of love 💓 my first time working with @crayola clay

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I always catch the Christmas spirit when it's fina

I always catch the Christmas spirit when it's finally time to wrap gifts 🥰

What Christmas movies are you loving this year? I'm running out of options so let me know below

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Do you have any recommendations to add to the list

Do you have any recommendations to add to the list?

Comment below and let us know what you're reading this month!

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