See this at: ncte.org| Added on 08/30/07

Judith Langer focuses here on middle school and high school literacy programs that effectively support student learning in an era of national and state standards and high-stakes testing. The book offers a programmatic vision, a set of principles, and... See more

Judith Langer focuses here on middle school and high school literacy programs that effectively support student learning in an era of national and state standards and high-stakes testing. The book offers a programmatic vision, a set of principles, and real-life examples to guide educators who wish to inform their practice with research-based knowledge in order to best help their students become more highly literate. Drawing on her five-year study of classes in twenty-five schools attempting to improve student learning, Langer discusses the essential features of teachers' professional experiences and of curriculum and instruction that mark the more effective programs, whose students earn high test scores as part of impressive overall achievement in active learning. 197 pp. 2002. Grades 6–12. ISBN 0-8141-1294-3. No. 12943 See less

Highlights: View a Sample Chapter/Article View a Sample Table of Contents ISBN: 0-8141-1294-3 Grade Level(s): Middle, Secondary Non-Member Price: $30.95 Member Price: $22.95 Members Save: $8.00 Non-Member Price: $30.95 Member Price: $22.95 Members Save: $8.00

See this at: ncte.org| Added on 08/30/07

From students who need help with their English-language skills, to students applying to prestigious universities, to students diagnosed with ADHD, to the “average” student reader, teenagers need guidance and encouragement to improve their reading... See more

From students who need help with their English-language skills, to students applying to prestigious universities, to students diagnosed with ADHD, to the “average” student reader, teenagers need guidance and encouragement to improve their reading skills. And in this high-tech world that offers kids so many more immediate and insistent distractions and narratives, books often lose the race for attention unless teachers make a point of modeling and explicitly focusing on good reading skills and the joys of reading. This book presents a collection of essays that offer numerous practical teaching ideas for helping students increase their vocabulary and comprehension as well as learn to love the medium of books. Useful ideas revolve around issues such as guided reading, independent reading, making authentic reading-writing connections, literature circles, reading intervention, reading aloud, vocabulary exploration, mentoring, and picture books in high school. Several chapters describe... See less

Highlights: View a Sample Chapter/Article View a Sample Table of Contents ISBN: 0-8141-5186-8 Grade Level(s): Middle, Secondary Non-Member Price: $23.95 Member Price: $17.95 Members Save: $6.00 Non-Member Price: $23.95 Member Price: $17.95 Members Save: $6.00

See this at: ncte.org| Added on 08/30/07

This book invites teachers and students to taste and hear and move to the music of words, words in isolation and in interesting juxtapositions, and urges them to bring their own life experience to language, showing in turn how language can help them... See more

This book invites teachers and students to taste and hear and move to the music of words, words in isolation and in interesting juxtapositions, and urges them to bring their own life experience to language, showing in turn how language can help them know that experience more fully. Michaels demonstrates how to build a community in the classroom in which students and teacher not only take time to test out shades of connotation and learn about how words and syntax create voice, but they also risk engaging in personal and philosophical discussions that grow from seemingly simple words such as solitude, self, and phony. The book offers a chapter on how to appreciate the different vocabularies used in a big city newspaper—in sports writing, book and TV reviews, news reporting, editorials, and science writing. Dancing with Words uses practical and fun activities with words to invite students to a lifelong dance with language. 135 pp. 2001. Grades 7–12. ISBN 0-8141-1051-7. No. 10517 See less

Highlights: View a Sample Chapter/Article View a Sample Table of Contents ISBN: 0-8141-1051-7 Grade Level(s): Middle, Secondary Non-Member Price: $19.95 Member Price: $14.95 Members Save: $5.00 Non-Member Price: $19.95 Member Price: $14.95 Members Save: $5.00

See this at: learningthroughliste...| Added on 05/27/07

Teachers: Learn how you can submit your lesson plans here Audiobooks in the Classroom Learn how to manage and implement audiobooks in your classroom. Listening to Learn Learn how teaching listening skills can improve student achievement. Classroom... See more

Teachers: Learn how you can submit your lesson plans here Audiobooks in the Classroom Learn how to manage and implement audiobooks in your classroom. Listening to Learn Learn how teaching listening skills can improve student achievement. Classroom Strategies and Activities Learn how to teach your students the POWER of listening. See less

See this at: kaboodle.com| Added on 05/23/07

Review Item Bulletin Board Hangups - Inspire your students with these printer-ready quotes. First Day Activities: Ice Breakers and Getting-to-Know-You ideas to get the year started Online tools: Time-saving web-based tools to make flashcards,... See more

Review Item Bulletin Board Hangups - Inspire your students with these printer-ready quotes. First Day Activities: Ice Breakers and Getting-to-Know-You ideas to get the year started Online tools: Time-saving web-based tools to make flashcards, calendars, word... See less

See this at: teachersfirst.com| Added on 05/23/07

Substitutes - don't go into the trenches empty handed, print out this useful survival guide (or make it a TeachersFirst Favorite so you can find it anytime) and be prepared for the unexpected!

Substitutes - don't go into the trenches empty handed, print out this useful survival guide (or make it a TeachersFirst Favorite so you can find it anytime) and be prepared for the unexpected! See less

See this at: hoagiesgifted.org| Added on 05/20/07

The more original a discovery, the more obvious it seems afterward. – Arthur Koestler Teachers of the gifted are faced with many issues. Is the gifted child identified appropriately? How can I best serve him? What are her greatest needs? What... See more

The more original a discovery, the more obvious it seems afterward. – Arthur Koestler Teachers of the gifted are faced with many issues. Is the gifted child identified appropriately? How can I best serve him? What are her greatest needs? What teaching techniques have been shown to work, or to fail, for gifted children? What techniques are best for the individual gifted children I have before me this day, this week, this year? Gifted Education includes articles and research on gifted education in general. From sources including the American School Board Journal, to research from prominent universities around the world, these references are worth reading. The ERIC Clearinghouse for Disabilities and Gifted Education is now available here. Professional Books includes books for teachers, counselors, and other professionals dealing with the gifted population, on topics from Multiple Intelligences and Differentiating in the Classroom, to Acceleration, to Gifted and Learning Disabled, and... See less

See this at: isquare.com| Added on 05/20/07

Planning is mandatory for business success. Fail to plan and you plan to fail. Planning is difficult because there is no immediate feedback as to its value. But if you think of starting and operating your business in the same way you might think... See more

Planning is mandatory for business success. Fail to plan and you plan to fail. Planning is difficult because there is no immediate feedback as to its value. But if you think of starting and operating your business in the same way you might think about climbing a mountain, the purpose and advantages of planning become clearer. When you start up the mountain you never know what to expect: sudden change in weather, lost or broken equipment, mistakes in maps, an injury. Planning for these eventualities will allow you to deal with them and still reach your objective in spite of temporary setbacks. On the other hand, lack of planning can spell disaster. The more careful the planning, the more likely problems will be anticipated and not allowed to interfere with your ultimate business objective. THE BUSINESS PLAN Countless books have been written on how to write an "effective" business plan. The traditional business plan is a very well defined and structured document. It is written as a... See less

See this at: mshogue.com| Added on 05/13/07

* You will be creating a web project for this unit. * To get help with this play, see Hogue's Study Guide You'll find a plot summary here, vocabulary defined, and a translation of The Prologue. * You will need to take some notes in class. You will be... See more

* You will be creating a web project for this unit. * To get help with this play, see Hogue's Study Guide You'll find a plot summary here, vocabulary defined, and a translation of The Prologue. * You will need to take some notes in class. You will be able to use your notes on the test. See below. * Preview the first three acts. You will get a video guide. Then watch Acts I-III on video. Take notes as you watch: comment on characters and conflicts, plot, suspense, irony, etc. There will be a short quiz (10 questions) on the first three acts. * Read Acts IV-V together. Take roles and act the scenes. * Unit test: matching characters, matching lit terms, true/false and multiple choice comprehension, and passage analysis. There is also an essay about a character. This test will serve as your semester exam. Get the study guide for the exam in case you didn't get it in class or if you want to start early. * Memorize and recite the passage below for 10 extra credit points. Be sure you are... See less

See this at: freewordsearch.teach...| Added on 05/13/07

This was built by Bruno Bornsztein. If you like it, you should check out Teacher!, a lightning-quick online gradebook for teachers who hate busywork. Many thanks to Duncan Keith at Subtangent.com for the wordsearch code.

This was built by Bruno Bornsztein. If you like it, you should check out Teacher!, a lightning-quick online gradebook for teachers who hate busywork. Many thanks to Duncan Keith at Subtangent.com for the wordsearch code. See less

See this at: folger.edu| Added on 05/02/07

November 2005  Angela Chang teaches English at ACE Technical Charter School in Chicago, Illinois.  Plays/Scenes Covered Romeo and Juliet  What’s On for Today and Why How do we know when our students are aware of the thoughts and motivations of... See more

November 2005  Angela Chang teaches English at ACE Technical Charter School in Chicago, Illinois.  Plays/Scenes Covered Romeo and Juliet  What’s On for Today and Why How do we know when our students are aware of the thoughts and motivations of the characters they read about? In this lesson, students will use their knowledge and analysis of the characters to produce a "cross-fire" show where characters interview one another in a discussion format.  This lesson will take three 45-minute class periods.  What To Do 1. Explain to students that today's activity will require them to look closely at the thoughts, actions, and possible motivations of the major characters in Romeo and Juliet. They will be able to take part in recreating those characters in order to have a present-day discussion in the classroom!  2. Divide the class into groups or pairs; assign each group a character from the play—Romeo, Juliet, Ladies Capulet and Montague, Lords Capulet and Montague, the Friar,... See less

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Description: After the students have read the play, this activity will extend their understanding of plot. The students will develop a timeline that presents the action of the play according to the DAY on which it occurred and assist each other in... See more

Description: After the students have read the play, this activity will extend their understanding of plot. The students will develop a timeline that presents the action of the play according to the DAY on which it occurred and assist each other in reviewing the action of the play. This is a group activity. It is most effective in groups of 4 students. The group to have the correct beginning and ending day, and the correct placement of the climax, is the presenting group. Goals: The students appreciate the use of time in a play. The passage of time in a story can weaken or strengthen the effect of an action. Objectives: The students will work cooperatively in producing a timeline. The students will assist each other in this PLOT REVIEW, which will prepare them for the test. The students will gain evidence to support the "Theme of Haste in Romeo and Juliet" in an essay response. Materials: Each group needs a paper for their group notes. See less

See this at: grammar.ccc.commnet....| Added on 05/02/07

The presentations listed above were prepared on a Macintosh with Powerpoint 98. We know that they work with that product installed on the computer (either PC or Macintosh), and we know that they work with Office 2000. You may have to go to the... See more

The presentations listed above were prepared on a Macintosh with Powerpoint 98. We know that they work with that product installed on the computer (either PC or Macintosh), and we know that they work with Office 2000. You may have to go to the Preferences of your browser and set the applications menu to open the presentation with Powerpoint. Either that, or you can download the presentation to your desktop, open your Powerpoint software, and then open the downloaded file. If the presentation does not immediately open to the full-screen slide, you can click on "View Show" in the Slide Show menu, and the first slide should then open. See less

See this at: readwritethink.org| Added on 05/02/07

This project asks students to think deeply about their writing and how they work as writers. This process of deep reflection helps students improve as writers. Dawn Swartzendruber-Putnam explains: “Reflection is a form of metacognition—thinking about... See more

This project asks students to think deeply about their writing and how they work as writers. This process of deep reflection helps students improve as writers. Dawn Swartzendruber-Putnam explains: “Reflection is a form of metacognition—thinking about thinking. It means looking back with new eyes in order to discover—in this case, looking back on writing. As Pianko states, ‘The ability to reflect on what is begin written seems to be the essence of the difference between able and not so able writers from their initial writing experience onward’ (qtd. in Yancey 4)” (88). Rather than reflecting on a single piece of writing, this activity asks students to analyze the trends and patterns in their own writing. This exploration allows them to shape the writing that they do on future tasks. By exploring their work, they identify the habits that work well and those that need rethought. Further Reading Swartzendruber-Putnam, Dawn. “Written Reflection: Creating Better Thinkers, Better Writers.”... See less

See this at: readwritethink.org| Added on 05/02/07

Resources * Copies of the play the class is reading * Internet access to appropriate sites * Access to a word processing program * Writing Resumes for Fictional Characters Student Interactive Preparation * Have students read the selected... See more

Resources * Copies of the play the class is reading * Internet access to appropriate sites * Access to a word processing program * Writing Resumes for Fictional Characters Student Interactive Preparation * Have students read the selected Shakespearean drama. (Julius Caesar, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, Macbeth, Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream all work well with this activity and are appropriate for high school classes. Other plays that would work well include The Glass Menagerie, The Crucible, and Our Town.) * Determine student accessibility to workstations with Internet connections or secure the use of a presentation system connected to a computer with Internet accesses. * Preview and bookmark Web sites from the Web Resources below as well as other favorites on drama and business writing. * Test the Writing Resumes for Fictional Characters Student Interactive on your computers to familiarize yourself with the tool and ensure that you have the Flash... See less

See this at: english.unitecnology...| Added on 05/02/07

Select and adapt these learning activities to best meet the needs of your students, and to fit the time available: To engage students in preparatory research, see Shakespeare's England. Pre-reading * To find out more about Shakespeare and his world,... See more

Select and adapt these learning activities to best meet the needs of your students, and to fit the time available: To engage students in preparatory research, see Shakespeare's England. Pre-reading * To find out more about Shakespeare and his world, students are allocated mini research topics in small groups. They are given one period in the library in which to find answers to their allocated research questions. This activity will be facilitated by alerting the librarian to the research needs of the group well before the activity is to take place. The research questions differ in their degree of difficulty and should be allocated accordingly. These sites on Shakespeare's life and times will prove useful. * Students report back to the class the results of their research findings in 3 minute mini seminars, using visual aids (eg. pictures, charts and overhead transparencies) wherever possible. * Shakespeare's Theatre - students investigate how the play would have been performed originally... See less

See this at: teacherweb.com| Added on 05/01/07

Brain Event features columns on everything from boy/girl sleepovers to the latest in world news. Online student journals, advice columns, and places to give feedback on stories and features make this an especially lively E-Zine for teens.... See more

Brain Event features columns on everything from boy/girl sleepovers to the latest in world news. Online student journals, advice columns, and places to give feedback on stories and features make this an especially lively E-Zine for teens. BrainEvent.com | Beverly Hills High School runs an online student newspaper with a good editorial section. You might not agree with what they have to say, but it's interesting to see what other students think! Beverly Underground Newspaper | Teen Ink's Opinion Page offers hundreds of samples of the best of high school persuasuve writing. Check it out! Teen Ink, Opinion Page | "What is Plagiarism?" is my online essay of plagiarism--and how to avoid even accidental plagiarism when writing a summary. What Is Plagiarism? | Read Write Think's persuasion map is a tool for planning out a persuasive essay. And it's kind of fun. Persuasion Map | Read Write Think also offers an online letter generator, which will coach you through the correct way to organize... See less

See this at: learnnc.org| Added on 05/01/07

Action ChainsStudents learn to elaborate on an event in a narrative by expanding their sentences into action chains. Expanding single actions into an action chain provides the reader with a more detailed picture of an event in a narrative.Author: DPI... See more

Action ChainsStudents learn to elaborate on an event in a narrative by expanding their sentences into action chains. Expanding single actions into an action chain provides the reader with a more detailed picture of an event in a narrative.Author: DPI Writing StrategiesFormat: lesson plan (grades 3–5) Adding Emotions to Your StoryOne way to make stories even better is to show emotions, and not just tell them. In this lesson, students will use actions, gestures, and facial expressions to act out emotions. Author: DPI Writing StrategiesFormat: lesson plan (grades 3–5) Description as Mind Control: Using Details to Help Readers Visualize Your StoryGood writers help their readers visualize their stories by including vivid details. Students will listen to passages from Gary Paulsen's novel Hatchet, draw one of the images from the passage, and identify which details Paulsen uses to create these images.Author: DPI Writing StrategiesFormat: lesson plan (grades 3–5) Plain Polly: Adding... See less

See this at: teachersfirst.com| Added on 04/29/07

Rationale: I use this lesson in preparation for teaching Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. It immediately makes students aware of their connection to the theme of this ageless story. Objectives: The objective of this lesson is to make students aware of... See more

Rationale: I use this lesson in preparation for teaching Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. It immediately makes students aware of their connection to the theme of this ageless story. Objectives: The objective of this lesson is to make students aware of the differences between their ideal mate and their parents' idea of a perfect mate for them. By articulating these differences, students will be more likely to accept the themes represented in Romeo & Juliet when we read the play shortly after completing the lesson. See less

See this at: shakespeareinamerica...| Added on 04/29/07

Plays/Scenes Covered: Sonnet 29; also applicable to various works What’s On for Today and Why This is an introductory lesson for students first encountering a Shakespeare play or sonnet and/or in conjunction with Civil Rights studies. This lesson... See more

Plays/Scenes Covered: Sonnet 29; also applicable to various works What’s On for Today and Why This is an introductory lesson for students first encountering a Shakespeare play or sonnet and/or in conjunction with Civil Rights studies. This lesson will take one class period. What To Do 1. Ask students to list “outsider” examples in popular culture. Possibilities include film characters, professional athletes, music industry artists, or characters from books they have read. Discuss several examples and generate a definition of what it means to be an “outcast” or to be considered outside a mainstream culture. Remind students of previous discussions on culture as what a society values, cultural differences, and so on. 2. Introduce the audio clip and Maya Angelou, if students are not aware of her. Note that Maya Angelou has often told this story of her reaction to Shakespeare’s Sonnet 29. Ask students to listen for the “outsider” in the clip. Discuss with students why they... See less

See this at: shakespeareinamerica...| Added on 04/29/07

Plays/Scenes Covered This lesson uses lines from a variety of Shakespeare's plays and poems. What’s On for Today and Why In this lesson, students will create found poetry using lines from hip-hop songs and Shakespeare’s works. This activity will... See more

Plays/Scenes Covered This lesson uses lines from a variety of Shakespeare's plays and poems. What’s On for Today and Why In this lesson, students will create found poetry using lines from hip-hop songs and Shakespeare’s works. This activity will help them to demystify Shakespeare's language by juxtaposing it with contemporary poetry (hip-hop) that is accessible to students. They will evaluate how Shakespeare and hip-hop artists use literary devices to express their ideas about love. This lesson will take one class period. What To Do 1. Divide students into groups of four or five. Give each group a paper bag, scissors, and the Found Poetry handout (look for the handout under What You Need). Have students cut out all of the lines on the handout and place the strips of paper into the paper bag. They should shake the contents of the bag well. 2. Next, have each group randomly draw ten lines of poetry out of the bag. They should glue them onto a piece of paper in the order in which they... See less

See this at: folger.edu| Added on 04/29/07

April 2006 Â Gina Savino teaches English at Smithtown High School in Smithtown, NY. Â Plays/Scenes Covered The Pyramus and Thisbe story from Ovid's Metamorphosis; this may be used in conjunction with Romeo and Juliet and/or A Midsummer Night's Dream.... See more

April 2006  Gina Savino teaches English at Smithtown High School in Smithtown, NY.  Plays/Scenes Covered The Pyramus and Thisbe story from Ovid's Metamorphosis; this may be used in conjunction with Romeo and Juliet and/or A Midsummer Night's Dream.  What’s On for Today and Why In this lesson, students will read Ovid's story of Pyramus and Thisbe, either in the 1587 translation that Shakespeare might have known or on a modern website. They will attempt to turn the story into a dramatic scene, mimicking Shakespeare's process of turning Ovid's story into drama. Students will also use the lesson to learn about genre, noting that the same story can easily be turned into a tragedy (Romeo and Juliet) or a comedy (A Midsummer Night's Dream).  This lesson will take at least 2 class periods.  What To Do 1. Introduce Ovid to your class. Ask students to read Ovid's story of Pyramus and Thisbe. To read this from the 1587 Arthur Golding translation that Shakespeare might have read,Â... See less

See this at: readwritethink.org| Added on 04/29/07

Resources * Romeo and Juliet * Possible List of Technologies * Character Technology Profile Questions * Modern-Day Interpretation Projects * Rubric for Modern-Day Interpretation Projects * Relevant interactives for the projects students choose: *... See more

Resources * Romeo and Juliet * Possible List of Technologies * Character Technology Profile Questions * Modern-Day Interpretation Projects * Rubric for Modern-Day Interpretation Projects * Relevant interactives for the projects students choose: * ReadWriteThink Printing Press * Persuasion Map * ReadWriteThink Webbing Tool * Drama Map * Letter Generator Preparation * Students should have completed reading and discussing Romeo and Juliet before this activity takes place. * Make copies of the Character Technology Profile Questions, Modern-Day Interpretation Projects, and the Rubric for Modern-Day Interpretation Projects for students, or make overhead transparencies to share the information with students. * If desired, complete the ReadWriteThink lesson Paying Attention to Technology: Writing Technology Autobiographies prior to your unit on Romeo and Juliet to expand students’ awareness of the technologies in the world around them. * Review the List of Technologies to familiarize yourself... See less

See this at: teachersfirst.com| Added on 04/29/07

Cliche a Day (and how to rewrite it) - Alan Eggleston Grades 5 to 12 | Find a cliche and ideas for better ways to say the same thing using this simple blog site. The directions at the right (HOW TO SEARCH THIS PAGE USING INTERNET EXPLORER) tell you... See more

Cliche a Day (and how to rewrite it) - Alan Eggleston Grades 5 to 12 | Find a cliche and ideas for better ways to say the same thing using this simple blog site. The directions at the right (HOW TO SEARCH THIS PAGE USING INTERNET EXPLORER) tell you everything you need to know to locate a specific cliche and some terrific alternates to the overused expression. Many of the examples are also taught as idioms. See less

See this at: nea.org| Added on 04/29/07

You need to look for a job. But where do you begin? To help you get started, we have selected three types of resources: * Articles to help you find out where the jobs are and prepare for interviews. * School and state data to help you get a better... See more

You need to look for a job. But where do you begin? To help you get started, we have selected three types of resources: * Articles to help you find out where the jobs are and prepare for interviews. * School and state data to help you get a better idea of the school environment at the schools you are considering as well as pay information for every state. * Online resume services to help you send your resume to as many school districts as you wish -- electronically, and free. Articles » Find Out Where the Jobs Are In "J is for Job," Kristen Loschert tells readers how the teacher job market stacks up. Teaching jobs still exist, and finding one isn't as hard as you think. You just have to know where to look. (NEA Today, March 2004) » Quick Tips for Finding a Job Scroll down to "Job Search Savvy," where Kristen Loschert offers readers keys to searching for a teaching job. (NEA Today, March 2004) » Decide What You Need From a Job In "Landing That First Job," Matt Simon talks about... See less

See this at: teachers-teachers.co...| Added on 04/28/07

What would you like to do today? * View my job postings * Expand my job search by adding more to my preferences * Update my application * Review and/or edit my cover letters * Share this resource with friends and colleagues

What would you like to do today? * View my job postings * Expand my job search by adding more to my preferences * Update my application * Review and/or edit my cover letters * Share this resource with friends and colleagues See less

See this at: grammar.ccc.commnet....| Added on 04/23/07

The Guide to Grammar and Writing contains scores of digital handouts on grammar and English usage, over 170 computer-graded quizzes, recommendations on writing -- from basic problems in subject-verb agreement and the use of articles to exercises in... See more

The Guide to Grammar and Writing contains scores of digital handouts on grammar and English usage, over 170 computer-graded quizzes, recommendations on writing -- from basic problems in subject-verb agreement and the use of articles to exercises in parallel structures and help with argumentative essays, and a way to submit questions about grammar and writing. Javascript and cgi-based quizzes (form enabling required). Acrobat Reader, sound card, and PowerPoint recommended but not required. See less

See this at: grammar.ccc.commnet....| Added on 04/23/07

Students should also visit the section on Sentence Variety, which has material on the repetition of phrases and structures. Click HERE to visit a page containing the biblical passages mentioned above. Also in this Guide is a definition of the idea of... See more

Students should also visit the section on Sentence Variety, which has material on the repetition of phrases and structures. Click HERE to visit a page containing the biblical passages mentioned above. Also in this Guide is a definition of the idea of a college, a lovely example of parallel form. Students are also familiar with Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, which abounds with examples of parallel form. Clicking on the title above will allow you to read this famous speech and view a brief "slide-show" demonstration of the parallel structures within Lincoln's famous text. (The Library of Congress maintains a site at which you can inspect two different drafts of the Gettysburg Address in Lincoln's own handwriting.) See less