Happy New Year!

The literacy strategies are paying off! Early on I decided to focus on making connections in every lesson. My students now routinely make connections with every content item. We engage in some lively student-centered discussions based on making connections. It seems to have a life of its own! I am excited to see how much my students are taking away from the discussions. Wow! I am pleasantly surprised. Making connections seems to be second nature to my students--they don't even think about doing it, they just do it!