The English Teacher's Survival Guide
eBook - ePub

The English Teacher's Survival Guide

Ready-To-Use Techniques and Materials for Grades 7-12

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The English Teacher's Survival Guide

Ready-To-Use Techniques and Materials for Grades 7-12

About this book

Problem-solving techniques for all aspects of the English teacher's job

This unique time-saving book is packed with tested techniques and materials to assist new and experienced English teachers with virtually every phase of their job from lesson planning to effective discipline techniques. The book includes 175 easy-to-understand strategies, lessons, checklists, and forms for effective classroom management and over 50 reproducible samples teachers can adopt immediately for planning, evaluation, or assignments. It is filled with creative and functional ideas for reading response activities, writing assignments, group and individual projects, and speeches.

  • Offers instructions for creating and implementing an effective classroom-wide behavior management program
  • Shows how to practice the art of teaching English effectively and reduce time on labor intensive tasks
  • Reveals how to work effectively with parents, colleagues, substitute teachers, administrators, and community resources

The second edition includes coverage of technology in the classroom, advice for working with reluctant readers, a wealth of sample teaching units and more.

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Information

Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Year
2011
Print ISBN
9780470525135
eBook ISBN
9781118001370

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Jossey-Bass Teacher
  3. Titles in the Jossey-Bass Teacher Survival Guide Series
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. About This Resource
  8. About the Authors
  9. Chapter 1: Beginning the School Year
  10. Chapter 2: Managing Your Classroom
  11. Chapter 3: Creating a Master Plan, Individual Units, and Daily Lessons
  12. Chapter 4: Designing, Monitoring, and Grading Cooperative Learning Activities
  13. Chapter 5: Teaching Writing
  14. Chapter 6: Teaching Reading and Literature
  15. Chapter 7: Teaching Listening and Speaking
  16. Chapter 8: Using Technology and Media in the Classroom
  17. Chapter 9: Working with Others
  18. Chapter 10: Avoiding Burnout and Becoming a More Effective Teacher
  19. Appendix A: Sample Unit Plans
  20. Appendix B: Twenty Assessment Suggestions
  21. Appendix C: Strategies for Differentiated Instruction
  22. Appendix D: Young Adult Literature Titles
  23. Appendix E: Resources for Teachers
  24. References
  25. Index