The English Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-To-Use Techniques and Materials for Grades 7-12
This unique teacher time-saver is packed with tested techniques and materials to assist new and seasoned English teachers with virtually every phase of the job, from lesson planning to effective discipline techniques. This revised edition of the best-selling book includes 175 strategies, lessons, checklists, and forms for effective classroom management and over 50 reproducible samples teachers can adopt immediately for planning, evaluation, or assignments. As comprehensive as it is easy to apply, the book shows how to practice the art of teaching English effectively, reduce time on labor-intensive tasks, and containsTechniques for organizing teaching units and designing daily lessonsTested ideas for working effectively with parents, colleagues, substitutes, administrators, and community resourcesInformation on media literacy and technologyAdvice for working with reluctant readersCreative ideas for reading response activities, writing assignments, group and individual projects, and speechesSuggestions for handling controversial issues such as confidentiality and censorship"A must-have guide for both novice and experienced secondary English teachers. The book's positive, affirming tone makes you want to be the best teacher you can be. I wish it had been available when I was a new English teacher—it could have made the difference between surviving and thriving."—Thomas G. Gunning, professor emeritus, Southern Connecticut State University