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Peer reviewedBarton, Keith C. – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1996
Presents a lesson plan that uses subordinating conjunctions and prepositions as "magic words." After a lesson or unit of study, students write content specific sentences using the "magic" conjunctions and prepositions. This activity serves as a unit review, helps with concept formation, and increases writing skills. (MJP)
Descriptors: Concept Formation, Elementary Education, Grammar, Instructional Innovation
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Direct linkAlabama Department of Education, 2003
State leaders, parents, and business people want to be sure that students truly learn what they are being taught in school. Today, basic skills are not sufficient to guarantee that children will find good jobs and become productive citizens. As a result, the Alabama State Legislature passed its Education Accountability Law in 1995. The new…
Descriptors: High Schools, Graduation Requirements, State Standards, State Legislation
