Language Arts
Lessons
on Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a terrible practice that has become increasingly
common in classrooms. Teacheres need to come down forcefully on offenders. Find
lessons and ideas for teaching about plagiarism here.
Effective
Speech Writing Updated
Updated tips, resources and information to help you write the best
speeches possible.
Teaching
the Compare/Contrast Essay
Step-by-step instructions and student handouts to help teach and
grade compare/contrast essays.
Part
II: Writing Across the Curriculum - Prompts
With increased emphasis on writing in state assessments, all classes
have begun to teach writing. Use this article to help write effective prompts
for writing assignments.
Part
I: Writing Across the Curriculum
With increased emphasis on writing in state assessments, all classes
have begun to teach writing. Find great ideas to help teach writing in your
subject.
Goals
and Resolutions for the New Year
Help your students and your own dreams come true through effective
goal writing.
Writing
Acceptable English
This compelling article by Professor William Harris argues that
we have lost the ability to write clear and understandable English in today's
world. He also gives suggestions for educators to combat this alarming problem.
Journals
in the Classroom
Journal writing is an exceptional instructional tool across the
curriculum. Read about tips to using journals in the classroom and also find
over 100 journal topics!
Book
Review: And Still We Rise
Read about an Advanced Placement English class at one of the toughest
schools in the nation. These students will amaze you in their perseverence.
Make
Your Life Easier with Rubrics
These tools make grading complicated assignments a snap. Find reasons,
a how-to, and examples.
Censorship and Book Banning in Schools
Harry Potter censored? Huckleberry Finn? Read about why here. Also
get ideas to combat potential problems.
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