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Teaching Effective Presentation Skills in English Language Arts Classrooms
Presentation skills are a worry for most people. And, let's face it...public speaking is a part of life (even if it's …
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10 Reasons to Try Round Table Discussions
Round table discussions can be a powerful tool for teachers and students alike. They allow all participants to share …
Analyzing a Song – So Simple Every Student Can Do It
English teachers, teaching your students how to analyze song lyrics needs to be a "go-to" strategy, a step toward deeper …
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Secrets to Teaching Students with Anxiety
How can we as educators support students with anxiety in the classroom? There is a growing consensus that mental health …
Your Key to Success: Fun Persuasive Speech Topics
Teaching argumentation and persuasion skills is an important part of the English curriculum. It doesn’t have to be all …
Wondering How to Save Time Grading Papers? Read This!
When it comes to grading papers, the number one complaint I hear from teachers is that it takes time.Too much time.And …
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Ultimate Guide to Teaching Podcasting
Have you tried teaching podcasting in your classroom as a means of authentic assessment? Or maybe you've wanted to try …
Real-World Socratic Seminar Definition
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12 Slam Poetry Ideas for Teachers
Slam Poetry Ideas from My Classroom to Yours If you are looking for fun slam poetry ideas for your classroom, this …
10 Student Led Discussion Strategies for Whole Class Discussion
Do you struggle with student led discussion strategies? Been there! Done that! Before this school year started, I kept …
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Traditional vs. Spoken Word Poetry for High School Students
Have you tried spoken word poetry for high school students? Teaching traditional poetry is an important part of ELA …
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