Teaching writing has been one of my biggest struggles as a secondary ELA teacher. Getting students to start from scratch and come out with a completed and polished argumentative essay seems like a monumental challenge! I learned with time and experience and a LOT of mistakes that it can be done IF the essay writingContinue reading “Argumentative Essay Writing: A Two-Week Plan for Beginners”
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Hybrid Socratic Seminar: Two Simultaneous Classroom Discussions
What is a Socratic seminar? A Socratic seminar is a formal discussion (NOT a debate), based on a text(s), in which students ask open-ended questions and discuss answers to deepen their learning and understanding. Socrates, the Greek philosopher, believed that the answers to human questions and problems reside within us, but as mere mortals, weContinue reading “Hybrid Socratic Seminar: Two Simultaneous Classroom Discussions”
Career Resources for Secondary ELA
Hi teachers! It’s never too early to get your students thinking about their future careers. Here are some great resources that will help your students find their way! Mock Job Interview Resources Get your students to prepare seamlessly for their first job interview with this comprehensive resource! Includes common job interview question cards and answers.Continue reading “Career Resources for Secondary ELA”
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