Jennifer Orr
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Jennifer Orr
@jenorr.bsky.social
Long time elementary school teacher, author of Demystifying Discussion and co-author of We're Gonna Keep on Talking
Working through multiple choice questions with students while in the midst of the unit can help them see how what they know supports these kinds of questions. I've also used such questions stripped of as much extra stuff as possible to help students see what they need to focus on. Good luck!
November 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
This sounds so familiar to me after spending the past 27 years in a large school district with similar policies. 21 of those years were in schools with a majority of students still learning English. I have no great answers. One thing I have done is use standardized questions in lessons.
November 8, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I find 10% and then multiply that by 3. So 5 X 3 = 15. 30% of 50 is 15.
November 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It's definitely my plan (well, two decent meals because I have a VERY strong routine for breakfast and lunch during the school week). Also, after surviving Halloween in an elementary school, I will probably add a glass of wine to the mix.
October 31, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Why on earth would you ask? Do you really want to know?
October 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
I really hate that a part of me knows that sometimes I would see that quote and not question it because this is so much the norm. Today-me managed to be surprised by it. Yesterday-me might not have clocked it at all.
October 24, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I definitely did not take advantage of that the way I should have. I’ll have to remember that.
October 19, 2025 at 2:21 PM
My experiences with layovers at CLT have been overwhelmingly positive. I find it to be a lovely airport.
October 19, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Sending my usual wave as I sit at CLT for a layover on my way to SF.
October 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
That’s a fascinating question. I’ve honestly never thought about it. But I can’t think of seeing any elsewhere.

I’ve never had one before this year because the ones I’ve known were so big. My current school has smaller ones and I do love it.
October 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
It is good to have colleagues who care.
Remembering this, and living it, is such a struggle.
October 12, 2025 at 12:36 PM