Teaching Tip: Five Simple Steps for Classroom Organization

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Staying organized is the secret to staying sane throughout the school year. The more organized you are, the easier your teaching day will be. I recommend these five simple steps for classroom organization:

1. Store student work in progress and completed assignments in file boxes. Label the boxes accordingly.
2. Organize your closets by storing smaller items in plastic boxes and labeling your shelves.
3. Write/post your daily agenda and class schedules for students to see. Many student questions will be answered by simply reading the information.
4. Provide a mailbox for each student for distributing weekly assignments and other important information. Students can also store the materials they need to keep in class.
5. Place items that appeal to students near your classroom library. This will make your classroom library more fun and inviting.

CLASSROOM ORGANIZATION
Order in the Classroom

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LESSON PLAN

Literature Analysis Students will discuss literature with their peers, identifying the character, plot, and setting of the book and analyzing them.