When writing an essay it's not enough to simply make claims; you need to support your claims with evidence. Supporting evidence can take many forms, but it often comes in the form of embedded quotations. English courses typically rely on MLA standards when using quotations in papers. While many students are aware that they need … Continue reading The Importance of Supporting Your Claims with Evidence
Having looked at the importance of MAKING PROJECTS MEANINGFUL by giving them life outside of the classroom, we now focus on how those projects can be given life in the world. There are three main ways students can take their work beyond the classroom: Submitting Written WorkSelf Distribution and Self PublicationSubmitting Media Arts In this article … Continue reading Placing Student Work in the World – Part Three [Submitting Media Arts]
Having looked at the importance of MAKING PROJECTS MEANINGFUL by giving them life outside of the classroom, we now focus on how those projects can be given life in the world. There are three main ways students can take their work beyond the classroom: Submitting Written WorkSelf Distribution and Self PublicationSubmitting Media Arts In this article … Continue reading Placing Student Work in the World – Part Two [Self-Distribution and Self-Publication]
When student work is given life outside the classroom, there is a strong desire to create the very best piece possible, as students will have to own their creation not only in relationship to their peer group, but to the much wider audience. At the same time, students will learn valuable skills that will prepare … Continue reading Placing Student Work in the World – Part One [Submitting Written Work]
Formal essays, and short writing pieces can often leave students grasping to understand why their assessment doesn't match their expectations. This is because there are a number of common mistakes that students make. In a number of cases, this isn't even their fault as, often, they aren't even taught to look for them. Here are FIVE common … Continue reading Common Essay Problems – Formal Writing
One thing that few people realize is that not every picture on the internet is fair game for teacher use. At the end of the day, will you face legal reprimands for using a picture you downloaded from someone's website? Probably not. But that doesn't mean you shouldn't try to stick to using legal images. … Continue reading Pixabay: Royalty Free Stock Photos for Teachers and Professionals
To run a literature circle you first need to determine what sort of assessments you're looking for. Next, you will need to block off enough time for students to complete their readings, as well as their projects. Planning the Assessments I use four role sheets that students complete as they read their text, followed up … Continue reading How to Run Literature Circles
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