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We invite you to read the linked article to learn how high school English teachers can counteract the product-oriented influence of the education system, which does not allow for in-depth self-analysis and revision of writings.
On 1/21/13, Krissi wrote: > I've been wondering if there was a way to include the site, > and sites like it, sparnotes.com into a lesson, but in a > way that can aid the understanding of the students and also > make them aware that you can't just rely on the site. With > the rate of technology increasing everyday, cheating is > also becoming much easier, and in English classes quite the > norm. I just wanted to get input from other teachers to > deal with this problem, but incorporate these sites > appropriately. Thank you for any insights or ideas.
First, you can get free resources online at Daily Grammar. You can get a lesson for each day, as many as you would like, and they include quizzes and more.
Umstatter has several grammar workbooks that are inexpensive and copyable.
I also use Pennington Publishing's Grammar and Mechanics. He has designed short and useful lessons. They are especially written so that students of lower abilities can understand.
I need for grad school to do a paper on the book Night by elie Wiesel and talk about why this book is used in secondary schools and how you would use this book to teach reading writing and literacy across content areas .. Was wondering if you have any in site for me as I am not certified in secondary education
On 2/02/13, It's a tiny little book wrote: > You could read it in a day, and then you'd be all set to do your OWN > homework. > > > On 1/28/13, courtney wrote: >> yes like I need 5 themes and what examples from that book >> illustrate that theme and an insightful analysis on it
On 2/02/13, It's a tiny little book wrote: > You could read it in a day, and then you'd be all set to do your OWN > homework. > > > On 1/28/13, courtney wrote: >> yes like I need 5 themes and what examples from that book >> illustrate that theme and an insightful analysis on i
I try to build a positive relationship with each of my students, one that is not based on how they are doing in my class.
I try to make sure that sensitive conversations (including verbal reprimands) are done outside the hearing of classmates.
Depending on the situation, I may have a discussion with the student (not in the classroom). If so, one of my goals is to listen to the student to try to find out what's going on in the student's life that results in the anger. Sometimes there is a situation that the school can do something about. Obviously, that's not always the case. Nevertheless, it can be helpful to know. (Even if anger is understandable, acting out in school is not OK.)
I try not to take minor misbehaviors too seriously--redirect and move on.
I talk to the student's counselor and/or a school social worker if there are particular issues.
If the anger problems are manifesting themselves in inappropriate classroom behavior, I generally talk with the student's dean.
On 1/30/13, Lauren wrote: > How do you handle students with anger problems once they > are in a high school setting?
I think the key to this problem is getting to the root of the issue. Most anger comes from something far deeper than we're aware of. Is the student having a difficult time at home? Has something changed in his/her life recently? What is his/hers family situation? Without fully knowing, as much is possible and appropriate, what is going on the student's lives once they leave school we are in no position to help them. Once the root causes are known it's easier to take action...either by referring them to a counselor or having a sit doen with his/her parents. Most students, unless dealing with some very intense trauma just need to know they are loved, cared for, and respected.
You should probably post this in the Jobs sectionand be sure to specify the rate of pay.
On 2/17/13, Dr. Saum K. Nour wrote: > I am working on assisting and creating HS ACT/SAT type > English/verbal/science questions? Would anyone be > interested?
We have read Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in my high school remedial reading class. I would like to show them a good movie version of the film. There are so many films out there, but which ones are good and appropriate. What about the Nutty Professor?
I don't know any...See MoreOn 2/25/13, Sam J wrote: > We have read Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in my high school > remedial reading class. I would like to show them a good > movie version of the film. There are so many films out > there, but which ones are good and appropriate. What about > the Nutty Professor? > > Thanks for ideas.
I don't know any of the films, but please do try to show them one that is closely related to the text. Good luck with your searches. Let us know if you find a good version.
I wouldn't uppercase 'tropical region'. And I wouldn't say "the climate at a tropical region' - I'd say 'the climate of a tropical region such as Earth's equator is hot and humid.'