Why I teach: the answer always matters. During a teacher’s job interview, the candidate will be asked why she became a teacher. This simple question has a complex answer. The…
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Expert Tips for Helping Students Draft an Essay
Drafting an essay with high school students takes patience, time, and modeling. Drafting is the second stage in the writing process, following prewriting or brainstorming. The entire writing process (prewriting,…
Expert Tips for Teaching Subjects You Dislike Successfully
Teaching subjects you dislike? I feel you. Here is what I do. April is National Poetry Month. If I were not an English teacher, I wouldn’t know this because I’m…
Secondary Classroom Decorating Ideas
Secondary classroom decorating ideas can (and should be) simple. Don’t overwhelm yourself or students with high school English classroom decor. Middle and high school classrooms must acknowledge the desires and…
Tips for Working from Home with Children
Working from home with children? I’ve figured out a few things. I have three children and two are in school; the two-year-old is home with me. I’m blessed and realize…
Language Arts Extension Activities
Looking for language arts extension activities, ones that can be used in a variety of ways? These extensions are perfect for ending English lessons. Building English lessons that deliver meaning…
Use Children’s Books To Teach Grammar
Do you use children’s books to teach grammar? Bring them into your secondary classroom and use these bright and colorful stories to teach grammar concepts. In my classroom library, I…
6 Tips for Working From Home
I started working from home several years ago. At first, it was a disaster. I felt like a failure since I never accomplished much. My house was destroyed and dinners…
Elementary Grammar Lessons
My personal children are young, and I often create elementary grammar lessons for them. Making engaging English grammar activities is a passion of mine! When students have materials that relates…
Teaching High School English Test Prep
Teaching High School English Test Prep—specifically without boring your students. Years ago, I taught ACT prep classes through a community college. I traveled to a variety of schools and meet…