Language Arts & Literature

• Building Respect in the Culturally Diverse Literature and Language Arts ClassroomCareful consideration of student diversity and individuality help build a classroom environment focused on learning.
• Comprehending Non-Fiction: The Power of the HighlighterFrom charts and graphs to websites to instructions for the latest MP3 player, students must be able to comprehend non-fiction writing in order to be functionally literate in today's society.
• Differentiating Reading Instruction in the Language Arts ClassroomMeet the needs of your struggling, proficient, and advanced readers by integrating these teaching ideas into your next reading assignment.
• Direct Study Approaches to VocabularyLearn strategies for teaching vocabulary using direct study.
• English Language Learners in Literature and Language ArtsPlanning for English language learners is easy when you consider some general strategies and skill building exercises.
• Standards-Based Instruction in Literature and Language ArtsDevelop a series of strategies to help you build proficiency effectively.
• Teaching Spelling in Diverse Primary Classroom SettingsData collected from standardized tests in the United States consistently show that students across primary grade levels score less well in vocabulary than on many other tested areas. To remedy the deficiencies in learning, teachers need to address a variety of vocabulary-related skills. Spelling is an essential skill.
• To Teach or Not to Teach (Grammar)-No Longer the QuestionConsider several approaches to integrating grammar mini-lessons into your ever day instruction.
• Understanding Figurative LanguageIdentifying figurative language is an objective in almost every English course in every grade.
• Using the Inquiry Method: A Practical ApproachHow can teachers meet the increasing demands of the curriculum while using a seemingly open-ended approach?
• Writing Portfolios in a High Stakes WorldMost portfolios are used to assess learning. In this article, read how to use the writing portfolio as an instructional tool.