Writing prompts that support your efforts to teach not only writing, but social studies, history, geography, science, language, arts, religion… even pop culture!
gazette.teachers.net/gazette/wordpress/james-wayne/writing-prompts-for-october-2/ (hyperlink follows in this post online)
Her students came to her hating writing, but these warm-ups and mini-lessons have turned teacher Julie Bey's students on to the process of writing. Take a look, and be sure to share the link with colleagues!
Has anyone read this novel as part of a Women's Lit unit, or any other unit? If so, what are some of the challenges with the book? I just finished a web search of this novel and see that it is has been a popular novel for book clubs, but am wondering if anyone has covered in in high school.
I am looking to add a class novel for English 11. We have done Of Mice and Men in the past, but I moved that down to English 9. We also do A Long Way Gone. This is a non-AP class, though about 1/2 will go to a 4-year or 2-year college/technical school. Suggestions please!
On 6/17/14, Sara wrote: > On 6/12/14, Erin wrote: >> I am looking to add a class novel for English 11. We have >> done Of Mice and Men in the past, but I moved that down to >> English 9. We also do A Long Way Gone. This is a non-AP >> class, though about 1/2 will go to a 4-year or 2-year >> college/technical school. Suggestions please! > > The Things They Carried - by Tim O'Brien. Very powerful and > very relevant - based in the Vietnam War.
I have recently read Tuesdays with Morrie--loved it. Also A Lesson Before Dying was suggested to me and I really liked that. Is that too much death if I do them both? They are both very inspirational in different ways.
On 5/17/11, Nicole wrote: > My district...See MoreIn WV, if it is required, then the school must provide the book. Libraries around the area do make sure they have extra copies on hand - but the courts a few years ago told us that we cannot REQUIRE kids to have anything for school.
And yes - this includes paper, pencils....gym shoes....
On 5/17/11, Nicole wrote: > My district does summer reading, as I'm sure many districts > do. However, I'm wondering if the district provides the > students with the novels or if the students are responsible > for getting a copy on their own? > > We spend so much money on summer reading books, I really > don't feel the urge to purchase more. Especially when the > kids don't even borrow the book.
At our school, there is a 7th grade Language Arts teacher who is also our LA Department Head. He just got a job at a high school and is leaving at the end of the year.
I was wondering if any of you had any ideas on what our LA department can buy him.
myfavoriteAmazon.com gift cards are great because he can buy whatever he'd like... clothing, books, cds, shoes, electronics. I'd be thrilled to get one of those!
Does anyone know if the NCTE has any meetings relevant to those seeking positions teaching Language Arts in Denver? When I look at the NCTE website I don't see meetings listed in Denver ever and they don't seem to have any "ground support" for new teachers. Does anyone know more about this? I'd like to find a Denver, Colorado organization for English/Language Arts teachers that has regular meetings and is interested in discussing more than literary theory and "best practices."
On 6/17/14, Sara wrote: > On 6/12/14, Erin wrote: >> I am looking to add a class novel for English 11. We have >> done Of Mice and Men in the past, but I moved that down to >> English 9. We also do A Long Way Gone. This is a non-AP >> class, though about 1/2 will g...See More