Lesson planning for the first time? Don’t get frustrated. The process takes years, but these lesson planning tips will help. My first (or maybe second) year teaching, I approached a…
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Characterization Activities for any Literature Study
15 Characterization Activities for Literature Study Analyzing characters could be my favorite part of literature exploration. Wondering what make a character tick, looking at foreshadowing in regards to his actions,…
Different Approaches to Creating Writing Lesson Plans
Teaching English language arts means writing writing lesson plans. (I’m sorry for that play on words.) Writing lesson plans should work toward the standards, but they should also not overwhelm…
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Vocabulary for High School Students
Creating meaningful vocabulary for high school students. Hmmmm—and teaching vocabulary, in engaging ways?? Tall orders. Word walls, mentor sentences, and repetition: It’s tough, and I believe it’s because older learners…
Diving Into Novel Activities: Unlocking Reading Potential
Novel activities for student choice, helping comprehension, engagement. . . Sometimes a teacher needs a selection of quick, go-to novel activities. A lesson plan can be perfect, but students may…
Language Arts Bell Ringers for Middle School
Language arts bell ringers for middle school? Start class in an organized way with engaging activities. Thoroughly making bell ringers for middle school language arts classes can be time consuming,…
Outdoor Writing Activities
Outdoor writing activities needn’t be a huge hassle! Read for more ideas about writing outdoors to help students. I write with my personal children. They never fail to tell me…
Speech Outlines for Students
Speech outlines for students? How should you design them, especially younger students like middle school public speaking students? Speech textbooks encourage students to write outlines for their speeches. Since audience…
Effective Grammar Instruction
Through teaching, I’ve found ways to create meaningful, effective grammar instruction. If you’re asking yourself what makes a good grammar lesson, continue reading. People have strong feelings about grammar. Some…
Efficient Classroom Procedures for Older Students
I thought of meaningful classroom procedures for older students last night. (I’m a teacher and I do such abnormalities.) Teaching procedures and routines can help with older students. How, and…