Author: elanapalmer

Grappling with the way books make students feel- not just analytical skills- should be part of the English curriculum. Link

Why don’t students read more?  There are many reasons, and it also depends on the individual student. Gathered here are some of the most common reasons students do not read and some ways to begin to address the issue. Link

A variety of topics and themes are discussed in these podcasts. Download and listen anywhere!  Topics of these podcasts range from testing and writing to teacher autonomy and take less time than your morning commute. Link

 

Over 40 resources all linked to dice and all educational of course! Take a look at all of the different ways to utilize this classroom resource. Link

Ideas and tidbits for new teachers! A full list of interesting ideas and fresh takes some old ideas for a successful school year. Link

 

Nine tools collected from around the web for you to highlight to your students who need a boot in their essay writing. Tools ranging from writing tips, grammar help, and aids for distraction they are all listed here. Link