‘Tis the season for sports to be underway in high schools and colleges. What about trying to catch some of that fever in your English language arts classroom? Here are a few "slam dunk" sports-themed lesson ideas for English class. Vocabulary, reading, & writing are even more fun when sports are involved. 1) Vocabulary: Do you have a set of vocabulary words that you teach each week? Try having students make spirit posters for their favorite sport at your school using vocabulary words! 2) Figurative Language: Maybe students need to brush up … [Read more...]
The Super Bowl: Analyzing The Commercials In ELA
A little bit touching, a little bit thought-provoking, and a whole lot funny – Super Bowl commercials are rich with material for lessons. Since I'm an English teacher, I see these commercials as the perfect opportunity to cover persuasive appeals, rhetorical devices, literary techniques, and even media choices. I'm sure we all have our favorites for different reasons, but the ones I linked below are the ones I love because I am that nerdy English teacher! I've compiled them all in one place for you, so all the research is done. If you … [Read more...]
