How about introducing them to competitive writing? You could have them research competitions, use the materials provided by the organisations involved and then write and submit entries
Don't laugh. I've just begun this novel with my juniors, I have a parent who has complained about the "cuss words" in the book. What is an alternate novel I can suggest? My principal backed me up with this novel, saying it is on high school reading lists everywhere for the ACT/SAT, and so on, but the parent wants an alternate book. Thanks.
On 1/23/12, Jenna Gragnano wrote: > What are some ways that technology for example, > smartboards. can be used as a beneficial prop in the HS > English classroom?
I'm dealing with most uninterested students in learning English. I've tried many ways to teach but still they lack of spirit to learn. Anyone knows how to deal with them..???
2. I use teams. The groups stay the same all quarter and they can earn "points" or lose them depending on whatever I choose. The winning team gets extra credit (you can make it candy bars or whatever). They will do just about anything to get some extra points for their teams. That includes trying to get all their team mates to pass the test.
3. Theme music. Pick a couple of good songs and have on the computer to introduce the next topic.
4. Teach what interests you. That way, even if they are bored and uninterested, at least you like what is being taught.
5. Ask them. They'll tell you what they would like to do. You might be able to work it into the lesson. Make deals with them that if they participate and act interested, then they'll get...
calif english teacherBlack and Stoneman were two fellow firemen. They're around to play poker in the firehouse and to ride on the firetruck to Beatty's house. Black is driving. He is surprised when Beatty quotes something from a book, but I don't remember what it was. No references to race. And didn't Montag leave a book in Black's house as he was fleeing the city?
On...See MoreWhile he quotes many books, the one I remember is Shakespeare's Julius Ceasar: "There is no terror, Cassius, in your threats,
For I am arm'd so strong in honesty,
That they pass by me as the idle wind
Which I respect not. (IV.iii.71-76)"
Yes, Montag left a book in black's house as he was fleeing.
On 3/02/12, calif english teacher wrote: > Black and Stoneman were two fellow firemen. They're around to > play poker in the firehouse and to ride on the firetruck to > Beatty's house. Black is driving. He is surprised when Beatty > quotes something from a book, but I don't remember what it > was. No references to race. And didn't Montag leave a book in > Black's house as he was fleeing the city?
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Any suggestions for good novels that are more contemporary? We have almost all classics in our booklist. I'd like to get some great novels from the last 10 years for our intermediate and senior students.
They have a lot of self grading online practice