Use this First Day of School activity to get to know your students and learn more about what they are excited about and what they are wondering about. Sentence starters are provided to help students begin their thoughts. This is also a great way to get a sense of your students' writing as you make decisions about what to teach and where to start in the curriculum.
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Julie Mason
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Julie Mason brings expertise in blended and personalized learning, instructional coaching, and curriculum design. She was a middle and high school English teacher for eight… Read more