Looking for tips for new teachers? Look no further! I have an entire series devoted to new teachers. This post covers collaborating with other teachers. My first year teaching, I…
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High School Classroom Management
I recently wrote about implementing meaningful classroom procedures for older students. That post only brushed the surface, so I’m elaborating today about high school classroom management. Classroom management. Theories surrounding…
Communicating With Students
Communicating with students outside of class will be a major part of your responsibility. Here are some questions to consider for those professional interactions with students. Communicating with students will…
Navigate Your First Day of Teaching High School English
That first day of school with high school students, lots can be determined. Students will meet you for the first time, see your room for the first time, gauge the…
Unlocking Literature’s Grammar Mentor Sentences
No matter what you call them—grammar mentor sentences, practice sentences, master sentences from literature—using sentences from literature is a powerful tool. Teaching with mentor sentences to meet language and grammar…
The Hunger Games Lesson Plan Ideas
Are you looking for The Hunger Games lesson plan ideas? I have taught the famous novel as well as Catching Fire and Mockingjay—all multiple times. Each chapter ends with a…
10 Articles to Inspire Creative Writing Students
Looking to inspire creative writing students? Read on for reading material and lesson plan ideas. Students enjoy outside sources; they view them as inside secrets or adult-like. Perhaps they are…
Boost Reading Comprehension: Before Reading Activities
Pre-reading activities for older students? Yes. These reading activities for high school students can be used with any piece of literature and build terrific anticipatory sets. Getting students thinking about…
High School English Lesson Plans: A Creation Process
Are you a new teacher ready to create high school English lesson plans? High school language arts lesson plans contain many pieces. I know you’ve learned the theories and methods…
Ultimate Guide: Setting Up a Classroom for New Teachers
The best way to arrange desks and furniture is to create a layout that promotes a sense of community and allows for easy movement and interaction. Don’t worry if you…