Analyzing Author’s Purpose in High School English 9
When we ask students to look at a scientific text, they often settle for a surface-level summary. In high school English 9 classes, we need to push them past the facts to understand the mechanics behind the writing. The Analyzing Author’s Purpose in Scientific... read more
High school English lesson on speech and professional register
Helping students transition from casual social interactions to professional communication requires specific classroom instruction. While many students possess the intuitive ability to code switch between friends and teachers, they often struggle to apply these skills... read more
Helping Ninth Graders Adjust Their Writing Style and Organization
…and that is why I keep telling the ninth graders that they cannot write an investigative report the same way they write a casual email to a peer. It is a transition that trips up almost every student at this stage. They have mastered the basics of essay... read more
Teaching High School Students to Compare Visual and Textual Media
I remember sitting with a student who was staring at a painting of a turbulent sea and asking why the artist chose those specific jagged brushstrokes instead of just writing out a description of the storm. It is a common moment in high school English 9 classes. We... read more