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Short fiction and poetry to pair with King Lear
I'm going to be teaching AP Literature to high school seniors and want to build a unit around King Lear. (Yes, it's bleak and difficult but I think they can push through and triumph.) I'd like to make it the anchor text in a 12-week unit, which means I need some short fiction and poetry that I can tie together thematically so the works resonate against each other. More ideas below. [more inside]
Readings on AI vs critical thinking and writing?
Every teacher I know is dealing with an avalanche of essays written by ChatGPT or Grammarly. There are lots of ways to detect cheating and redesign assignments to make it harder, but beyond just punishment and deterrence, it would be nice to convince students that doing your own writing, thinking your own thoughts, has value and is worth doing! Please recommend me some articles that teachers could assign that address this issue in the context of AI.
Where can high school students discover writing and ideas?
I teach sophomore English in high school and am tired of saying "here, read this" as an exclusive mode of teaching. I would like students to tag some places to discover good writing and engage in good habits of discussion and discovery. My dream is that they check in with good articles, poems, reviews, discussions, short stories and other actual artifacts of the world of ideas. [more inside]
Writing and sentence structure worksheets
I’d like to help a very bright and academically successful teenager improve her writing. [more inside]
Retaining multiple languages?
How do you work on maintaining all your lesser used languages? [more inside]
Teaching/Refugee Education Jobs in Seattle, WA?
I'm planning to move to Seattle in the fall and hope to work with the international/refugee population there, specifically Somalis. Which organizations are the best for international/ESL/refugee education or support for women and children? [more inside]
Tips for learning english on vacation.
Hi. I'm a Portuguese student and I'm going to spend two weeks of my summer vacations on Leeds, England since I have an aunt there that invited me. I would like to spend my time practicing my English but I don't know what to do or where to go. Where can I meet new people (of my age range preferably: 20's), have a good conversation, listen to other people talk, ...? Your help will be much appreciated!
Tell me the stories of San Francisco...and help me tell others!
Help me teach the stories of San Francisco! [more inside]
Oh the Humanities!
What qualifications do I need to teach humanities, beyond the normal education teachery qualifications? Victoria, Australia, to be specific. I am a Spanish/English methods teacher, but would love some more advice on applying for all those English/Humanities jobs out there. [more inside]
That's funny. Why? Because it's funny. Sigh.
I'm teaching a Language of Humour class to high school juniors and seniors. I need recommendations for things that are funny. And I need you to help me not fail. [more inside]
Help me get published
Help me make a name for myself in the education publishing world. [more inside]
Best place to learn english.
I have spoken english fluently since I was a child but I know many people that would like to learn or are trying to learn how to speak english. In my opinion the best method is full on immersion in an english speaking country. What would be the best country or place for this to happen? [more inside]
What are some good books on English Composition?
Here's my question. I am a returning non-traditional student, and would like to know of some really good books on English Composition, Language, Literature, and Research that would help me in my studies. Thanks.
Successful Project-Based Learning You've Seen?
Project based learning and interdisciplinary teaching! I'm a high school science teacher working with an enthusiastic English teacher and we're trying to find the best project ideas to use in summer school (and beyond if successful). [more inside]
So I actually CAN make money from home...
I'm looking for a fully online MA program in TESOL or a related field like Applied Linguistics, that is NOT meant for K-12 public school teaching, with the aim of professionalizing myself as an English tutor. I found the New School's program here, that would certainly cover all my bases, but I simply wouldn't be able to afford the cost. Can you help me find other options? [more inside]
Thesis rewrites and unexplained comments from supervisor
Thesis rewrites and unexplained comments from supervisor [more inside]
Help me write my MA thesis...PLEASE?
Okay, this is a long-shot, I know, but I need help finding information about someone referenced in a random Ph.D thesis I came across on teh intarwebs. His ideas are about the use of patterning in High School English education, and I'd like to acknowledge them in my own thesis. His name is Chad Wolf and he taught at Jefferson High School in '00-'01. My Google-fu is weak, but all my attempts return nothing. All the information I have below the fold. [more inside]
Getting off the advanced plateau
Given 4 months of free time, how can an advanced English learner take the biggest step toward full fluency? [more inside]
Asked by a fellow teacher, hasn't got a clue.
In need of help with grammar, again. [more inside]
How do I find English as a Second Language Funding for an African University?
I am a volunteer for an organization building a nonprofit university in Angola. I am tasked with finding funding for English as a Second Language education--all students who do not speak English will take year long intensive course in English. I'm looking for whatever help I can get in finding funds. [more inside]
This is why we need to know this
Can you recommend an essay that defends a liberal education? [more inside]
"Class, take out your babushkas..."
Need help brainstorming a list of ~15 nested/related concepts on virtually any topic, in the style of a Matroyshka doll or an onion. [more inside]
Tips to study for Praxis I
I Need to take and pass PRAXIS I asap. I looked at the sample questions on ETS website. My strongest area is math followed by reading. On the writing section, I feel I can do well on the essay as it seems natural to me but the technical terms used for grammar, etc, get me lost. So i am looking for advice to study all three parts, especially the technical English stuff. Should I buy the books from ETS? Are there better options? Thanks!
Business major -> English teacher
I've decided I want to teach high school english. Problem: I have a BS in Business Admin. How do I do this? [more inside]
How to learn English online?
Do you know of any good online resources to learn English on your own? [more inside]
Good Plays to Do With Eighth Graders?
What are some great plays to read aloud with eighth graders? [more inside]
Learning to Teach
I need a good overview in recent Secondary Educational theory. Whatever is currently in fashion in Academia. Any books to recommend? Any journals that are especially helpful? I'm new to this field and not sure where to start.
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Where Can I Find Self-Reflective Profiles?
Where can I find examples of profile-writing that say as much about the profiler as the profilee? [more inside]
Best French-English/English-French science dictionary?
Francofilter (part 2) (part 1): What's my best option for a science/technical French-English/English-French dictionary? [more inside]
Spanish Translation
How do you say " I got hit (in the head) by....(something)" I have to do an oral presentation in spanish but Im not sure how to say I was....i got hit? Im telling a story of when i got hit in the head with a swing...i have to use imperfect and preterite tense....any ideas
I need to learn basic to fairly advanced Math and English and I'm somewhat of a rookie who is taking action. Help!!
I'm looking to rebuild my mathematics skills from the ground up so that I have proper habits. I'm looking to start from the basics and go straight up to calculus. Math was a subject in which I didn't pay as much attention to as I wish that I had and am looking to find the best sources of information on the subject.
I also would love software that would drill me kind of like speed reading software but for math. [more inside]
Is Kumon Good?
Is Kumon a good or a bad thing? Does it work? [more inside]
826Indonesia?
What activities can I suggest during a workshop on designing awesome creative writing assignments for overworked ESL teachers to use in class? (In Indonesia?) (With learners across many levels?) (For little/no money?) (Without Powerpoint?) [more inside]
Hand writing and note-taking
I am an ESL teacher, and I have several types of classes; however, I have one problem, my handwriting looks as if I were a five year old scribbling with a crayon. So I am curious if anyone might have any suggestions on getting better at handwriting and printing for someone who doesn't have time to go to a course. Also, a second related question, are there any ideas for making conversation corrections? When my students are speaking, I write down various things that they are saying, and make various corrections, or simply offer alternatives, or local dialect. What are some of the most effective and useful ways to do this? If there are any people who have spent any time learning other languages, what ahs helped you most?
Thank you all in advance.
What essays for freshman composition?
Pimp my freshman composition class: what essays would you put on the syllabus? [more inside]
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