Love them or hate them, adverbs are a part of the English language, and teaching students how to use them well (and sometimes sparingly) can give students another tool in their writing toolbox. Read on for some insight on how to teach students about the well-placed adverb. What Is An Adverb… …and why do students …
I don’t teach grammar because I want my students to memorize a bunch of definitions. And it isn’t because it will show up in their standardized tests. In reality, I want my students to have an understanding of grammar concepts because I want them to become better writers.This is the skill that will last them …
You’ve taught the grammar lesson. Now what? The thing about teaching a grammar lesson is that we can’t just be “one and done”. We need to give our students that follow-up in order for them to really bridge that gap between “heard it” and “learned it”. This post is actually a part two and follow …
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I was not prepared to teach grammar. My grammar lesson plans were not that great at the start of my career. Student engagement was about what you would expect from the old-school “drill and kill” lessons we’re all accustomed to. It was a struggle to not only keep my students’ attention but also make my …
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What Is Theme In A Short Story In a short story, the theme refers to the central idea or underlying message that the author wants to convey to the reader. It is the broader concept or universal truth that the story explores. Themes can vary widely and cover a vast range of topics, such as …
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Teaching appositive phrases is a simple way to give your secondary students one more tool for writing with more intentionality. Teaching any type of phrase can help your students add rhythm and cadence to their writing when used well, and appositive phrases are a great place to start. Appositive phrases are a fantastic starting point …
Teaching action and linking verbs at the secondary level is critical for students to review strong writing and craft. Although it might not seem necessary to go over verbs at this level, the fact is that many high school students need to work with verbs in the context of their own writing. Most secondary students …
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