Learning when and how to use capital letters is one of the most important writing skills students develop in English class. Capitalization gives clarity, shows respect for names and places, and signals the start of new ideas. Without it, even strong writing can look sloppy or confusing. In this lesson, students will explore the rules…
When it comes to literature, theme is one of those big ideas that students often struggle with. Sure, they can spot a simile from across the room or identify rising action without breaking a sweat, but ask them what the story really means, and you might hear crickets. That’s why today’s focus is on finding…
An alternative teacher certification program lets anyone with a bachelor’s degree skip the four-year education major, finish targeted pedagogy training while already running a classroom, and walk away with the same state-issued license traditional grads receive—often in 12 to 36 months. Whether you’re a career-changer eyeing math periods or a recent grad itching to teach…
Differentiated instruction is a flexible teaching approach that adapts content, process, product, and learning environment so every student can achieve the same high-level goals in ways that work best for them. With classrooms spanning languages, learning profiles, and readiness levels, teachers need a plan that honors difference without lowering expectations. Neuroscience confirms that learners process…
Today’s lesson gives students a chance to show off their creativity while deepening their understanding of literary devices. By creating a literary devices poster, students will combine definitions, examples, and visuals into a polished piece of classroom-ready work. Posters are not only fun to make but also help reinforce key concepts in a way that’s…
Day 9 is here, and it’s time to put some of those new skills to the test! Today’s focus is a literary terms quiz, followed by a quick dive into point of view in fiction. Afterward, students will reflect on point of view in their own novels through journaling. This lesson balances assessment, learning, and…
Student engagement is the depth of attention, curiosity, optimism, and perseverance students bring to learning tasks, translating into visible participation and invisible cognitive and emotional investment. Unlike simple rule-following, real engagement pulses through raised hands that actually hold questions, minds that wrestle with ideas, and hearts that care whether the work matters. Multidimensional by nature,…
Dismissal is in five minutes, the room is humming, and somewhere between collecting notebooks and silencing smartphones you wonder if a tighter system could save your sanity. That system is a classroom management plan, and the sooner it’s on paper the sooner you can focus on teaching. This guide delivers everything you need: three written…
Most states now require teachers to earn fresh graduate credits or CEUs to renew a license and inch up the salary schedule. If you’re searching for accredited, online courses that fit an already packed 2025 calendar, start here. Not every professional-development session pulls that weight. A genuine continuing-education course delivers transcripted university credit, graded work,…
We’ve reached Day 8 of our Grade 9 English journey, and today’s focus is one of the most essential story elements: conflict in fiction. Every story needs conflict—it’s what drives the action forward and keeps readers turning the page. This lesson helps students recognize different types of conflict, finishing up their glossary work while also…