Using a Journal to Keep Poetry Interesting: Tip for Teaching High School Students
In this article, I’ll be talking about the poetry journal—an awesome way to introduce your high school students to the craft and beauty of …
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High School Lesson Plans & Tips
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Benefits of Student Journaling While Reading: Great Way to Teach & Assess Reading Comprehension
English teachers are always looking for creative book report ideas. One easy method is to have students keep a journal as they read. This is also a …
Continue ReadingRead Of Mice and Men: Justification for Use of Challenged Books in the Classroom
John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men is one of the most read and most banned books in the English language. Should it be taught in high school?
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Teach Improvisation to Drama and Acting Students Using These Scenario Ideas
Great ideas and techniques for teaching improvisation in acting class
Continue ReadingA Positive Review of the Video: “What’s Wrong with Methamphetamines?”
“What’s Wrong with Methamphetamines?” is a video distributed by Discovery Education. Designed for high school students, this video …
Continue ReadingAbout Jigsaw and STAD Reading for Mixed Ability Classes
Jigsaw reading and STAD are two types of cooperative learning activities that teachers should be encouraged to use in their mixed ability classes. …
Continue ReadingLiving by Chemistry Curriculum Review by a Teacher
Are you looking for a new chemistry curriculum? Do you want to teach in an innovative, inquiry-driven way? Look no further! Key Curriculum Press …
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Book Review Lesson Plan: Teach Students How to Write a Successful Book Report
With this lesson, students create book reviews that mimic traditional reviews found in magazines and on websites. This plan will not only teach …
Continue ReadingTeaching Self Defense Techniques in Gym Class
No matter how much we try to protect them, students live in a dangerous world. In recent years high school students have even been sexually assaulted …
Continue ReadingSample Essay Grading Rubric: Let Your Students Know How You Grade your Essays for Writing Improvement
Now that you’ve created an essay grading scale with your students, make it official.
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