Acronyms

Classroom

DEAR

Drop Everything And Read

There are multiple ways to incorporate reading in the classroom. Students will hear or observe this acronym on the white board or listed in the calendar when we have designated in-class reading opportunities.

Classroom

SSR

Sustained Silent Reading

Another way of saying or using the DEAR concept.

Classroom

PASS

Pass, Ask, Sign out, Sign in

PASS is a step by step sequence that students must use when leaving and returning to the classroom. Students are expected to ask a teacher, substitute teacher or instructional aide for permission to leave the classroom. When they receive acknowledgment, the student will retrieve the appropriate pass located near the doorway and sign out. During the sign out process, the student will document the date, their name, time they left the classroom, and reason for leaving. Upon their return, the student will return the pass to its original location and enter the time they returned.

Classroom

LAMP

Look At My Paper

A simple cue for attention to written work.

Classroom

TPS

Think, Pair, Share

A student-centered classroom technique that teachers can use to encourage collaboration between students to synthesize information and draw conclusions.

Professional

PLC

Professional Learning Community

A group of educators that meets regularly, shares expertise, and works collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students.

Writing

ICE-T

Introduction, Cite, Explanation, Transition

This acronym is designed to scaffold the process of writing a body paragraph.

Writing

ICE

Introduction, Claim, Explanation

A simple structure for organizing a clear body paragraph.

Grammar

FANBOYS

For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

Coordinating conjunctions coordinate or join two or more sentences, main clauses, words, or other parts of speech which are of the same syntactic importance.

Grammar

THAMOS

Therefore, However, As a matter of fact, Meanwhile, Otherwise

Conjunctive adverbs used to connect thoughts and facilitate smooth transitions.

Grammar

SWABI

Since, When, After, Because, If

This acronym is a starting point for ESL students to understand and master using subordinating conjunctions when constructing complex sentences.

Analysis

TWIST

Tone, Word choice, Imagery, Style, Theme

A framework for analyzing literary works deeper.

Analysis

OSCAR

Other character's comments, character's Speech, physical Characteristics, Author's Attitude, Reader's Reaction

A character-analysis framework that helps students gather strong textual evidence.

Writing

ABC

Attention getter (hook), Background, Claim

A simplified organizational strategy for all writers to consider when writing an introduction paragraph.

Writing

DARE to revise

Delete unnecessary information, Add more important detail and transition words, Rearrange text to be logical and effective (stick to topic), Exchange words for clearer and stronger ones

A practical revision checklist to improve clarity, structure, and impact.

Professional

MLA

Modern Language Association

A standard citation and formatting style frequently used in ELA and humanities writing.

Professional

APA

American Psychological Association

A common citation and formatting style used in social sciences and research writing.