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For both new and experienced English teachers, grades 7 through 12, here is a unique time-saver and problem-solver packed with tested techniques and materials to assist you in virtually every aspect of your job, from dealing with discipline problems and handling paperwork, to teaching the writing process. Included are 175 easy-to-use strategies, lessons, and checklists for effective classroom management, and over 50 reproducible samples that you can adopt immediately for planning, evaluation, or assignments. The Guide helps you create a classroom that reflects the excitement for learning that every English teacher desires.

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For both new and experienced English teachers, grades 7 through 12, here is a unique time-saver and problem-solver packed with tested techniques and materials to assist you in virtually every aspect of your job, from dealing with discipline problems and handling paperwork, to teaching the writing process.

Included are 175 easy-to-use strategies, lessons, and checklists for effective classroom management, and over 50 reproducible samples that you can adopt immediately for planning, evaluation, or assignments. The Guide helps you create a classroom that reflects the excitement for learning that every English teacher desires.

It will also show you how to practice the art of teaching English effectively and leave labor-intensive ways behind by...devising a fair grading system...creating a positive design for discipline...delegating tasks to students that can become learning experiences for them and time savers for you...arranging the room for efficient classroom management...and more.

For your convenience, the materials are printed in a big 8-1/4" x 11" lay-flat binding for easy photocopying. In addition to scores of specific activities for reading and writing activities, the Guide includes:

• techniques for integrating the teaching of speaking, listening, writing, and literature,
• a plan for managing and monitoring cooperative learning activities from determining group size to evaluating group work and grading projects,
• steps for creating a master plan, individual units and daily lessons with guidance on team teaching, and
• advice on how to reach the learning diabled students who are mainstreamed into your classroom

For both new and experienced English teachers, grades 7 through 12, here is a unique time-saver and problem-solver packed with tested techniques and materials to assist you in virtually every aspect of your job, from dealing with discipline problems and handling paperwork, to teaching the writing process.

Included are 175 easy-to-use strategies, lessons, and checklists for effective classroom management, and over 50 reproducible samples that you can adopt immediately for planning, evaluation, or assignments. The Guide helps you create a classroom that reflects the excitement for learning that every English teacher desires.

It will also show you how to practice the art of teaching English effectively and leave labor-intensive ways behind by...devising a fair grading system...creating a positive design for discipline...delegating tasks to students that can become learning experiences for them and time savers for you...arranging the room for efficient classroom management...and more.

For your convenience, the materials are printed in a big 8-1/4" x 11" lay-flat binding for easy photocopying. In addition to scores of specific activities for reading and writing activities, the Guide includes:

With this resource you will gain the perspective of a master teacher in working with students as well as others— parents, colleagues, substitute teachers, administrators, and community resources— and regain or maintain the idealism that originally caused you to become a teacher.

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It's the first day of school in your district, and it's a day fraught with capital letters for both you and your students. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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