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What is it?
Scholastic offers many tools and resources for teachers, students, and families.
There is a book club, lesson plans, teacher store, book wizard, strategies and ideas, games, etc.
Teachers can send out flyers each month for students and their families to purchase books.
There are many student activities, newsletters, games, etc. It is free to sign up at
www. scholastic.com!
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Educational Uses
Scholastic can be used to expand your classroom library. It could also be used to
find strategies and ideas for lessons. It has various student activities.
There are also learning games such as creating stories that students could use during literacy centers.
Content Standards
Whatever resources and tools a teacher uses through scholastic (lessons, strategies, etc)
will be able to align to the standards.
Assessment
A teacher could assess students by their accomplishments on creating stories
though the scholastic games.
Value
Pros- Scholastic offers so many great ideas, strategies, and resources for teachers. PLUS what is better than a place where it wanting nothing but the best for students and teachers!
Cons- It can be overwhelming if you have never been on the scholastic website
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