The Power of Our Words: Middle School
This book is your go-to guide for improving the professional language you use with students. Through your use of words and tone, you can more fully engage students in their learning and support their positive development as young adults.
Learn to use:
Envisioning language—help students see themselves reaching goals and making positive contributions
Reinforcing language—recognize students’ efforts so they can build on their successes
Reminding language—prompt students to take more responsibility for their learning
Redirecting language—get students back on task quickly
Open-ended questions—build critical and creative thinking skills
This easy-to-use-book includes:
- Key guidelines for each type of language
- Practical tips that will strengthen your use of language
- Plenty of examples in a wide variety of situations
- Reproducible charts to help you track your progress
- Reader-friendly design for quick access to key information
Learn to use:
Envisioning language—help students see themselves reaching goals and making positive contributions
Reinforcing language—recognize students’ efforts so they can build on their successes
Reminding language—prompt students to take more responsibility for their learning
Redirecting language—get students back on task quickly
Open-ended questions—build critical and creative thinking skills
This easy-to-use-book includes:
- Key guidelines for each type of language
- Practical tips that will strengthen your use of language
- Plenty of examples in a wide variety of situations
- Reproducible charts to help you track your progress
- Reader-friendly design for quick access to key information