Honor Multiple Intelligences with Book Projects
How do you assess the reading of novels in your classrooms? I try to vary my assessment throughout the semester and use reading logs, literature
How do you assess the reading of novels in your classrooms? I try to vary my assessment throughout the semester and use reading logs, literature
Dear Parents, This week I returned from winter break to my job teaching high school students. The ten-day vacation was needed- I was tired and
Recently a neighboring school system placed a ban on two books: To Kill a Mockingbird and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. It made local and
No doubt, my students will be the first to claim that I ask them to work hard in English class. I assign 30 minutes of
Boring Discussion Do you struggle to get students engaged in their reading discussion? Back when I went to school, class discussion was often boring. We were expected
Why do so many teachers expect students to sit and listen to lectures when the research shows the strong connection between physical activity and learning?
Do you have reluctant readers in your classes? With access to so much technology today, including social media, it can be hard to HOOK your
Well, the first week of school is finished, and except for a sinus infection (just my luck), it went great! Here’s a review of some
In addition to perusing the school agenda, every teacher I know discusses her syllabus on the first day. Some keep their syllabi brief, but often