Every student has their own problem area when it comes to essay writing. Some find it difficult to critically analyze a topic, while others might struggle with grammar. As a student, I found it really tough to write descriptive essays. Continue reading “How to write a descriptive essay?”
Basic grammar may seem like common knowledge to students in the 10th – 12th grades. However, it might surprise you to know that many of our high school students come to us having not reviewed their beginning grammar since elementary school. That is why our English ACT or SAT preparation always starts with a basic […]
via Top 10 Grammar Basics to Master Before Taking the ACT or SAT — Oxford Tutoring
There comes a time in everyone’s life when all is lost and future seems bleak. And we look for divine intervention that would nudge us towards the right direction. In my case, this divine intervention came in the form of an inspiration when I stumbled upon an incredible movie that changed my life for the good. Continue reading “3 movies that inspired me to teach!”
I enjoy getting to know my students. But I also feel pressure to make sure all activities are learning something. My time is limited– and in the alternative classroom, there was little or no homework: assigning it was pointless because it never came back. My students had other priorities than school. Unfortunate, sure, but I […]
via 5 Back to School Activities– with an ELA Twist — Ms. Dickson’s Class
[Version 2 – as I rushed the initial post and have added some headings to break it down] Introduction The latest craze – sayeth the media – Pokémon Go! has got people out and about. Some apparently unaware of their surroundings and having injuries while others are just of having fun, discovering why ARGs are […]
Standing in front of a class is a daunting task for some, a challenging task for others and the moment of complete enjoyment for many. Teaching is a thing that many of us would like to do but only a few of will get the chance to. There are some first time tips for […]
As a high schooler, it is hard to plan ahead and think about the future. If you are planning to go to college, it is necessary to do this. The amount of stress that applying to college causes is no joke, so planning accordingly is the best way to reduce stress and be confident in […]
via What to Get in High School to Get into College — justmywonderblog
One of my learners’ favorite things to do at my maker education summer camps is taking toys apart – breaking them and then putting back together in another form. This got me thinking that breaking things should be part of every teacher’s and learner’s education. These include: Breaking physical objects apart to see their components […]
via Breaking Things as a Form of Education — User Generated Education
In just about a month, students around the world (or at least the northern hemisphere) will be asking their social studies teachers, “why do we have to study history?” Of course there are great answers to that question, it’s just a matter of whether teachers spoon feed students the answers or have them work with the question […]
via How to Respond to, “Why do We Study History?” — Stephanie’s History Store
In Zen practice, koans are short statements, stories, or even questions. Each is designed to get a person to think deeply about an idea in order to better understand the world around them. I’ve been recently begun using koans to try to further connect my understanding of the relationships between Zen practices and school teaching. One such […]
via Helping Students “Out of the Snow” — Diary of a Mid-Southern Gentleman
Professional development, chosen through personal reflection, is one of the most authentic and effective methods of improvement. The posts on this site about teaching, learning, sports, school, and life are written to serve as motivation, and to start a conversations that lead to growth. There is a comments section at the bottom of each post, use it to start one of those conversations today. Enjoy!
With Marc Gray
By Barry Whelan
Essay Writing Tips and Help 