Read 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 …
Continue ReadingBook 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.
Continue ReadingAP Central College Board: Using English Vertical Teams to Help you Teach
The world of English consists of writing, reading, grammar, and speaking. Language Arts is so diversified that teachers may find it overwhelming. What …
Continue ReadingProofreading Activity for High School Students: Group Experts
For some strange reason, students still believe what their teachers tell them! Tell them they’re experts, and they just might start grading …
Continue ReadingTeach High School English Students the Elements of a Short Story
Give students advice to outline a short story to ensure their story is focused and interesting. Teach the students how to develop plot, theme, …
Continue ReadingVertical Teams for Pre-AP Classes: Preparing Students for AP Classes
Wouldn’t it be nice to have AP students who already had a thorough background in the skills needed for your class? Thanks to the College Board, …
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