No matter how many times I approach literature circles, there's always something that I want to change. That's part of what keeps us on our toes as educators. Never being happy with how things are running, and always accepting that there might be an even better way to do it.In 2018, I was sure I … Continue reading Grade 9 English: Unit Three – Literature Circles
This unit focuses on introducing students to the top ten literary / poetic devices. It then provides them with an opportunity to engage with poetry on their own terms. By scaffolding the creation of poems through fill-in-the-blank templates, before moving towards additional poem types, all students enter this unit with a foundation of being able … Continue reading Grade 9 English: Unit Two – Poetry
This introductory unit focuses on establishing a strong foundation for the further development of underlying literacy skills. Students enter grade 9 from a number of different pathways. Some students come in with a strong understanding of how to infer and connect, while others have never been introduced to those concepts in a formal setting. This unit focuses … Continue reading Grade 9 English: Unit One – Literacy Skills
You have sent off your interview package, you've been given an interview date and time, and you've cemented your strong pedagogical foundation, and working knowledge through interview preparation. Now what do you do?You pre-write the answers you're going to deliver during the interview, of course. But how can you possibly know what questions you'll be … Continue reading Teacher Interview Questions… and Answers [Interviewing to become a Teacher – Part 3]
Once you've sent your application package off, you will find yourself waiting, waiting, and then waiting some more. At times this wait can be no more than a day or two, but in instances like the application process to become an occasional teacher it can be a multi-month long stretch. Your resume is finished. Your … Continue reading Preparing for a teacher interview [Interviewing to become a Teacher – Part 2]
Once student teachers have finished their program, they find themselves facing one of the most challenging hurdles in the profession: The Interview. Someone can be the best teacher, but being the best teacher isn't always enough to get the job. Being able to explain why they are the best, and even getting the opportunity to … Continue reading How do I get an interview to be a teacher? [Interviewing to become a Teacher – Part 1]
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