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Why Should I Learn to Write Essays??
It's that popular question English students ask - Why should I write an essay? We all know they love to hate this skill. But there are a...
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How does close reading help to develop my student’s comprehension?
Close reading is a reading strategy that involves reading a text carefully and critically, paying attention to details, and analyzing the...
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Fun ways to help students improve their vocabulary!
Improving vocabulary can be a challenging task for students, but it can also be fun and engaging when approached in a creative way. Here...
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How does Creative Writing promote student self-development?
Creative writing has been shown to have numerous benefits for self-development. Here are some ways in which creative writing can enhance...
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Four Great Reasons to Study 1984 with your High School Students!
"1984" is a dystopian novel written by George Orwell that has been widely studied and analyzed by students and scholars alike. Here are...
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5 Fun Ideas for \Analysing a Novel!
Analyzing a novel can be a fun and engaging activity for students if it is approached in a creative way. Here are some fun ideas for...
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Helping students discover their worldview through creative writing.
Creative writing can be a powerful tool to help students establish their world view. Here are some ways in which creative writing can be...
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7 Tips for Helping Students Improve their Comprehension Skills
Improving your students' comprehension requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses different aspects of reading and learning. Here...
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5 Great Reasons to Add Bell Ringers to Your Classroom Routine!
Bell ringers are a useful tool for educators to help students transition into the classroom and prepare for the day's lesson. Here are...
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Catching Teller Crow: A valuable novel for Aussie English programs
"Catching Teller Crow" is a young adult novel written by Australian authors Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina. Here are some reasons why...
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Best Methods for Helping Students Improve their Grammar and Punctuation
Sometimes helping kids to improve their writing skills can seem like an impossible task. For sure, it takes time and repeated commitment...
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6 Tips for Improving Students’ Persuasive Writing Skills!
Persuasive writing seeks to persuade or convince the reader to take a particular stance or action on a given topic. Here are some...
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6 Persuasive Techniques students can use to improve their Persuasive Writing!
Here are some common persuasive techniques that can be used to make your persuasive writing stronger: 1. Appeal to emotions: Using...
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7 Tips for Improving Your Public Speaking Skills
The thought of public speaking makes most of us knock at the knees, and your students no doubt complain loudly at the thought of...
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What are Bell Ringers and why use them?
Bellringers are activities that students do as they walk into class and wait for the bell to ring. They can help to improve classroom...
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Secondary English Decor ROUNDUP!
It's nearly Back to School time!! And with that, suddenly all we English teachers start hunting online for things to freshen up our...
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Why every English teacher should make time to play Vocabulary Games!
Vocabulary games are a great way to improve your students' language skills and expand their vocabulary. Games can be fun and engaging,...
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5 Important Things to Think About When Starting a New School Year!
Starting a new school year is always equal parts stressful and exciting. Learning a bunch of new names, hoping you’ve hit the...
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Why Study The Giver?
Introducing The Giver The Giver by Lois Lowry is a Utopian text, centred around a teenage boy called Jonas who lives in a highly...
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How to Study a Film with High School Students
How do I study a novel with high school students? This quick and easy guide helps you make a plan!
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