In this lesson, students will choose pages from a scene from an assigned novel (this can be done with a shorter text, too). Students will start by choosing significant dialogue and writing in the middle of a blank page (included in the template). They will reflect on the context of the quote and...
Do you ever have one of those days where you ponder, “What on Earth am I doing, and am I doing it right???” I did. Often. And they were often accompanied by tears and the heavy consumption of caffeinated beverages to get me through the day. Teaching English to middle school learners who are also...
The start of a new year always a wonderful opportunity to introduce students to effective, research-backed methods for studying more effectively. Students often have the best intentions in mind when sitting down to prepare for an exam or to take in new information, but they often make mistakes in...
With 45 questions in an hour, five answer choices per question, it’s understandable why the multiple-choice section can be intimidating.
Teaching vocabulary—integrated into a text or isolation can be tricky when it comes to thinking of engaging ways to create meaning. We fall back on the old “write a sentence that shows the meaning of the word” assignment. But we all know that when students are developing an understanding of a word,...
Many young adult books embrace the idea of a fresh start and characters who also have to rise up, advocate, reassess, and sometimes just get over it. Those journeys are valuable to our students and to put the right book in their hands is important as they start a new year with the best intentions.
Teaching historiographyin Advanced Placement United States History is essential for developing critical thinking skills and strengthening analytical abilities without losing coverage time. By focusing on historiography, educators can curate experiences that will help students to understand multiple...
Light the menora, hang the mistletoe, and slip on your fuzzy socks—here are 6 YA books that will help get you in the holiday spirit!
In this lesson(s), students will create “Doodle Notes” to showcase their understanding of one of the free response questions on the AP Language exam or of a text studied in class. "Doodle Notes" are a visual note-taking method designed to increase focus and memory. You can find more information here
Here we are. The middle of the year. The students you had hooked ever since your first week of activities are now starting to feel the grind of the school year. Economics is equipped to be the “dismal science,” and this helps feed everyone’s feelings this time of year. Your fun activities now seem...
