Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods. South Philadelphia has a mainly immigrant, working-class population, while North Philadelphia and areas west of University Park are rough and somewhat rundown. Some of the best older suburbs lie along the old Pennsylvania Railroad âMain Lineâ running to the west.
In general usage, the term direct instruction refers to (1) instructional approaches that are structured, sequenced, and led by teachers, and/or (2) the presentation of academic content to students by teachers, such as in a lecture or demonstration.
Enjoy the story or poem for meaning first; then teach the skill. â¢ Generally, teach spelling patterns rather than rules. â¢ Explicit direct instruction is the most effective type of instruction for ELLs. â¢ Remember that phonics and other word recognition strategies are a means to an. end: comprehension.