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Quick Tips on Teaching Existential Literature with a Research Project

SForsyth
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Due to the demands of the curriculum, teachers often have to teach texts from a variety of genres. Two popular yet also challenging texts in the …

Shakespeare Language Lesson Plan: Teaching Strategies for High School Students

Trent Lorcher
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Ho! Ladies and lords. Come hither and delight thy bosoms with Shakespearean language. Art thou ready for understanding Shakespeare? Or would thou run …

Classroom Management and Effective Teaching Strategies to Control Talking During Class

Pamela Rice-Linn
Categories : Classroom management tips & methodologies

Follow these strategies in your classroom to reduce the amount of talking during your lecture. Students who are busy and have clear instructions on …

Five Great Tips for Successful ESL or Foreign Language Learning

Larry M. Lynch
Categories : Software reviews & second language acquisition ideas

Want to boost your language learning success? Try some of these five techniques to speed up the learning process. Sing or get penpal practice to help …

Spanish Classroom Activity: Spanish Pronunciation Exercise That Can Be Used with Any Vocabulary or Grammar

Finn Orfano
Categories : Spanish lesson plans for secondary grades 6 12

This activity lets your students practice pronunciation of target vocabulary while working on listening comprehension skills. Students will work in …

Teaching Symbolism: How to Get More out of Literature

Trent Lorcher
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Moby Dick is about a whale hunt gone bad. The Old Man and the Sea is about a fishing trip gone bad. The Great Gatsby is about a weekend party gone …

Tips for Writing a Cause and Effect Essay: The Basics from Start to Finish

Trent Lorcher
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Why am I failing? Why do I have to go to the Dean’s office? How come I got suspended? How can I avoid getting slapped by the brunette in the …

Watercolor Painting Techniques For an Easter Egg Art Project

Lila S. Kallstrom
Categories : Fun activities & crafts for grade school

This watercolor tutorial shows you how to make an easy and colorful art project for children in grades 1-8. Students will learn watercolor painting …

Writing for ESL Students: 5 Steps To An Effective and Engaging Personal Essay

Finn Orfano
Categories : Help with writing assignments paragraphs, essays, outlines & more

If you find yourself staring at a blank computer screen and don’t know where to start–read on! With a little hard work, and a solid plan, …

Play the Game Salute to Reinforce Math Facts

Elizabeth Porter
Categories : Lesson plans & worksheets for grades 3 to 5

Want to something to reinforce math facts, namely, multiplication or addition facts with your students? Forget the traditional worksheets that no one …