Classroom Celebrations
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
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Liven Up Reading Discussions
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
Active Learning
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?
Hooked on Books
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
Best First Week Ever
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
“Chunk” Your Syllabus
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
