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Entries from January 22nd, 2008

I Love Diagramming Sentences – Resources for the Rebel

January 22nd, 2008 · 10 Comments · Grammar, Resources, Teaching

It’s true, I love diagramming sentences, and I teach students how to diagram sentences–which is probably enough to get me kicked out of most professional English teacher organizations–if I belonged to any (which I don’t). But for you rebels out there who subservisely sneak diagramming into your curriculum between studying for state and national tests, [...]

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6 Resources to Help Teachers Organize Their Lives

January 14th, 2008 · No Comments · General, Organization, Resources

If you’re a busy teacher (redundant, I know), and your resolution for this year is to become more organized, the following resources will help you in your quest:

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What Do Teenagers Believe?

January 7th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Lessons, Philosophy, Projects, Resources, Teaching, Writing

How do we help junior and senior high students ask the deep questions about life, and–more importantly–answer those questions? One way is to use the This I Believe curriculum unit from National Public Radio.

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