April - National Poetry Month! Poetry Starters for Every Classroom
TeachersArtTeacher Cafe...April is National Poetry Month and no matter what you teach, you can transform the first five minutes of class to an empowering, issues-packed, discussion-based, poetry-friendly space.
Blogging With Students In 5 Simple Steps
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingThere is increased engagement by sharing with an authentic audience. Blogging encourages reflection, collaboration and communication. Follow the steps provided to start blogging with your class.
Note Taking Skills For 21st Century Students
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingNote taking skills aren't just automatic. We tell students "take notes" but they have no idea what that means. What makes "good notes". What do they write down? How should notes look?
Spelling Takes Work With New Words
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingDo you ever wonder how many times students should copy new words? Here are two articles that dive into the issue. The articles provide suggestions and strategies for learning to spell new words.
How to Use Social Media to Strengthen Student Writing
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingThe more we write, the better we become as writers. Social media can be a tool where students are encouraged to use their creativity combined with personal expression to improve and strengthen their writing. Blogging, Twitter and Instagram are a few outlets which can be used to strengthen student writing.
Pen Pals in the 21st Century
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingPen pals provide an opportunity to break down classroom walls. Whether you connect your class with another state or another country, it serves the same purpose. It gives students the chance to see things outside of their walls. Take advantage of some of the great options available.
Five Proven Hacks to Help Students Tackle Revision
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingWe know more about the science of learning than ever before, but too few pupils use these strategies when preparing for exams. Working smarter involves using your time and energy efficiently, but many students still do not use the most effective strategies.
9 Ed-Tech Tools to Help Boost Essay Writing
TeachersTeacher CafeWritingEssay writing is an import skill. Check out these nine tools that can help your students become empowered learners.
Unity in English Academic Writing
AdultsSmrt LiveWritingThis video is on the importance of unity in English academic writing. Students will learn what unity means and why it is necessary in their paragraphs and essays. After the video, students will have an understanding of unity in writing and be able to improve their writing skills.