English Education Articles for Teachers

Understanding Rhetoric and Evaluating Bias in Text

05-13-11

As a high school English teacher, I think it is very important that my students be able to critically evaluate the reliability of text and identify bias in print. Every year, I implement a non-fiction unit in which students are introduced to a variety of texts and I ask them to examine the author...

A "How To" Project in the Science Fiction Genre

04-12-11

I don’t know what the weather was like where you live this winter, but we sure had a lot of snow days! I have a sort of love/hate relationship with snow days. I love the time off, but feel pressured for time when we come back. I found myself in this situation last month. We had just complet...

Ways to Reinforce Learning with Meaningful Activities

11-29-10

There is an increasing amount of attention being given to homework by school districts, students, teachers and parents. The quality and quantity is being called into question. Some people question whether the work is truly reinforcing instruction or glorified “busywork.” For tho...

The Polar Express

11-22-10

"The Polar Express" has become a holiday classic. The book, written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg, became a Caldecott Medal Winner soon after it was published. After the movie version came out, this beautiful tale achieved even higher status in our culture. The book is a feast for th...

Using Memoirs to Open Doors to Research

09-14-10

I begin each year with a media unit to introduce students to the power of words. They love looking at ads, analyzing them, and creating one of their own. Following our media unit, we do a autobiography/biography unit. My eighth graders take their writing SOL (Standards of...

Good Classroom Management Can Lead to a Great Year

08-27-10

I remember when I was trying to decide whether to become a teacher or not that I signed on at the local public school to be a substitute teacher. I thought I should see what it was like in the classroom firsthand before I put in so many hours of education. My first sub job was at a...

English Worksheets and Activities

07-06-10

The purpose of a English worksheet should be to reinforce instruction and provide meaningful practice. For some teachers, worksheets offer 40 minutes of individual work time. For students, worksheets are viewed as “busy work” that has no relevance; students are generally con...

Grammar Lessons Don't Have to be Boring

06-24-10

Grammar is probably one of the most difficult concepts for English teachers to teach, not because the information is complex, but because grammar can sometimes be just plain boring. As an English teacher, my job is to make grammar fun and effective. There are a few things you should keep in mind ...

Elements of Poetry Analysis

05-18-10

Nowadays, when teachers say they are going to start a poetry unit, they might be met with moans and groans. While poetry used to be a popular form of expression, it's not something that students in the 21st century are particularly comfortable with. Some students immediately think that it wi...

Technology in the English Classroom

04-22-10

Times have changed, and the role of teachers in the classroom has too. No longer can teachers be effective without incorporating technology into their lessons. For some, the thought of using computers, WebQuests, or Promethean Boards is a daunting proposition. However, there are some easy w...

← Previous 1 2 Next →

Article Topics