Keywords: English Language Arts
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A room for students
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Abstract: A learning environment where students feel that they belong is the key to success for this eighth-grade language arts teacher. A classroom profile.
Alternative discussion formats: a public relations campaign
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Abstract: By creating a PR campaign for a historical or literary figure, students can practice a wide range of thinking skills.
Alternative discussion formats: history and literature on trial
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Abstract: Putting historical or literary figures on trial makes a lively and challenging alternative to a class debate.
Alternatives to the famous person report
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Abstract: This "rethinking reports" series of articles provides alternative research assignments that challenge students to think critically about historical actors.
Animal folktales: legends, superheroes, and pourquoi tales
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Abstract: By writing a narrative about an animal rather than a traditional report, students can learn about literature, develop writing skills, and still fulfill science and research objectives.
Assessing reading comprehension with English language learners
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Abstract: Strategies such as flow charts can help you assess reading comprehension for English language learners, content-area learners, and all students.
Caucusing in the middle school classroom
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Abstract: Caucusing enables students to practice the elements of responsible citizenship, including persuasive writing and speaking.
Celebrating the freedom to read
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Abstract: Banned Books Week teaches the importance of our First Amendment rights and draws attention to the danger of restricting information in a free society.
Children's literature promotes understanding
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Abstract: Bibliotherapy and critical literacy are two ways to use books to help children better understand themselves, others, and the world around them. This article explains both strategies and provides resources for selecting appropriate books.
Choosing books that are "just right"
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Abstract: This teacher research study examines how students select books for independent reading and how teachers can help them make choices more appropriate to their reading levels.
Comics in the classroom
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Abstract: Graphic novels aren't just "literature lite": they're a genre you can use to explore philosophy, history, human interactions, visual literacy, and more with soon-to-be adults in a high school English class.
Conventions
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Abstract: Conventions -- grammar, spelling, and the like -- are important to good writing, but should be taught only after the other Features of Effective Writing.
Debates in the middle school classroom
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Abstract: A plan for staging a debate, including choosing a topic, "debate do's," and assessment.
Evaluating multimedia presentations
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Abstract: A PowerPoint presentation is just another form of communication, and the same rules apply to multimedia that apply to writing or verbal communication. This article offers guidelines for using and assigning multimedia presentations in the classroom a
Finding and using literary criticism
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Abstract: A guide for high school students to finding and using literary criticism, in print and on the web.
Focus
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Abstract: Focus, the first Feature of Effective Writing, is the "so what?" in a piece of writing. This article will help you teach students to stay on topic.
Further reading
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Abstract: An annotated bibliography on the Features of Effective Writing.
Holding a poetry slam
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Abstract: Introducing students to "the competitive art of performance poetry" builds enthusiasm for literature among even reluctant readers. This article explains how a high school in Cleveland County, North Carolina, held its first poetry slam.
Incorporating oral history into the K-12 curriculum
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Abstract: Oral history techniques for use with students at all levels, from kindergarten through high school.
Making reading passages comprehensible for English language learners
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Abstract: English language learners can read the same content-area material as their peers, but may need special help. Teachers can make difficult reading comprehensible by building vocabulary, decoding difficult syntax, and teaching background knowledge.