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by Cate

Feb 15, 2016

Hi, I am looking to find advice on my thesis statement for my research paper. This is the statement: The Roswell Incident is one of the most infamous accounts of extraterrestrials in America’s vast history. It became the biggest case because of government attempts hide the evidence, keep witnesses quiet, and deter people from the truth. I was won...See More

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Kathy The first thing that caught my eye is infamous. Infamous means famous for doing bad things. Vast is distance. The Grand Canyon is vast. How long is the paper? What grade?

On 2/15/16, Cate wrote: > Hi, I am looking to find advice on my thesis statement > for my research paper. > This is the statement: > The Roswell Incident is o...See More

Feb 15, 2016

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Satire

by Frustrated

Jan 10, 2016

I'm just getting started teaching a satire unit, and after talking to students last week, realize that they aren't connected to TV shows/cartoons that are often referenced such as SNL or SP. What are you using to connect students to modern satire?

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Modern Everyman Simpsons has satire, probably Family Guy. I'd show those, SNL, Colbert Report, Late Show Colbert. I wouldn't spend time trying to figure out what satire they watch...just show them those.

On 1/10/16, Frustrated wrote: > I'm just getting started teaching a satire unit, and after > talking to students last week, realize that they aren'...See More

Feb 9, 2016

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Writing With a Purpose - article by Sarah Powley

by Teachers.Net Gazette

Feb 8, 2016

Click below to read Writing With a Purpose = Winners All At The World Food Prize Essay Contest, a fine article about how well it works when students have a real-life reason to write. Share the link!

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by Basma

Nov 14, 2015

I don't think any answers will let you know if this is the right prssfeoion for you. Go, volunteer in a classroom, spend some significant time with students in the actual environment. This will let you know soon enough, I promise you. -Middle School Teacher

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Narrative writing advice?

by Novel

Oct 13, 2015

Senior students have to write a short narrative as a module for final examination.

We have looked at loads of examples of short stories; explored plot management; many technical issues, especially sentence structure and accurate punctuation; most especially, we have examined the importance of strong word choices. STILL some of their pract...See More

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Teaching Oedipus

by Dr. Scorsese

Oct 2, 2015

Here's a helpful video for all my English teachers who are having a hard time teaching Oedipus or just want the kids to be more interested. The kids love this. [link removed]

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Teaching Oedipus

by Dr. Scorsese

Oct 2, 2015

Here's a helpful video for all my English teachers who are having a hard time teaching Oedipus or just want the kids to be more interested. The kids love this

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Lesson Planning stress

by Tolo Taylor

Aug 30, 2015

Hi

Seeing as its the start of term, I thought I would relieve planning stresses by posting the link to 300 generic lesson activities.

Simply over-type them and you can create cool activities in seconds!

Thanks for your time.

T

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luvtoteach On 8/30/15, Tolo Taylor wrote: > Hi > > Seeing as its the start of term, I thought I would relieve > planning stresses by posting the link to 300 generic lesson > activities. > > Simply over-type them and you can create cool activities in > seconds! > > Thanks for your time. > > T

Thanks for the tip

Sep 15, 2015

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