Planning for back-to-school just got easier with this carefully curated list of ideas, tips, suggestions, and resources for your secondary classroom - in any subject! 1) Teacher Planning and Organization: Calendars, planners, notes, Oh My! The list goes on and on for what the teacher needs to get organized and feel ready-to-go for the first days of school. For me, that's my planner and my high-level curriculum map. In the past it has been hard to find a planner perfectly suitable to the unique schedules of the secondary world, so I … [Read more...]
Tips Teaching Grammar in Just 10 Minutes a Day
Teaching grammar and getting it all in no matter what schedule you have is a challenge because time is limited... and grammar is difficult to teach. Nonetheless, there are standards we middle and high school English teachers must cover before the end of course exams or standardized tests roll around. Plus, if you are a writing teacher like me, you really just want to see your students' grammar, usage, and mechanics improve. Grammar is one standard that must be taught, but it’s a huge umbrella encompassing so many … [Read more...]
