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I have officially been on summer break for a week. For myself, I need to remember the importance of recharging during the break. And as I reflect on the 2011-12 school year and begin to focus on next year, I remind myself of three things I want...
When I teach novels, I allow students to express their knowledge of particular concepts through art and writing. Instead of creating a pointless assignment, students have a purpose, to create the best writing or artwork they can. You've probably...
A few years ago, I began teaching the book October Sky by Homer Hickam. Being from a rural area, my students face similar challenges to the ones Homer faced growing up in Coalwood, West Virginia. Continue reading to see three activities...
Teachers are busy. In some cases, teachers are overworked. Getting ready for a substitute teacher is sometimes more work than just being at school. How do you make sure students are meeting your expectations when you are gone? How do you make...
The first year of utilizing E-readers in the classroom has been challenging at times, but through research and trial and error, I discovered some organizational tips to make it easier. Learn my top four tips for keeping an eReader program...
This is the third year I have read The Hoopster with my freshman English class. As I planned The Hoopster unit, I created pre-reading, during-reading, and post-reading activities. Continue reading to see the activities I created for this unit, as...
Since April 22, 1970, we have made many strides in protecting our environment, but much more could be done. Teaching our students the importance of taking care of our environment is very important. Continue reading for resources and activities to...
At the last couple of conferences I’ve attended, there was a lot of hype around mobile apps. With the increase in the number and affordability of mobile devices, apps have the potential to transform our classrooms. In fact, several school...
The need for an electoral college is a highly debated topic among people, especially in the last couple of elections. This post will focus on three activities designed to help students understand what the electoral college is and why it is...
As I planned The Fatboy Chronicles unit for my freshman English class, I created prereading, during reading, and postreading activities. Continue reading to see the activities I created for this unit, as well as other online resources for The...
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