You probably know that Latinx Heritage Month is September 15th through October 15th, but I imagine you want to celebrate Latinx voices all year long in your high school English classroom. Here are some super simple ways to bring in works from a few amazing authors no matter what unit you’re teaching, and no matter …
The beginning of class is crucial for getting your students settled, warmed up, and ready for that day’s learning, and bell ringers can be a great way to accomplish all of those objectives. Scroll to the bottom of this post for a free download of 15 bell ringers your high school students will love! What …
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Some grammar concepts might be a tough sell to convince your students why they matter. We’ve all experienced the glazed over eyes staring back at us during a grammar lesson. However, teaching sentence types is a grammar concept that definitely matters because by knowing it, students will have a clear tool for better writing. Short …
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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 …
