Learning And Teaching English
What Is Social Emotional Learning Social-emotional learning also referred to as SEL, is an ever-growing need of every child’s education. It’s always a good idea for students to reflect on their social-emotional learning journey and develop their SEL skills. You don’t need to be in school and take SEL lessons when you can practice developing … Read more
Holes by Louis Sachar is a great book for middle school students. The book teaches kids about the value of making the right choices and the importance of friendship in one’s life. Plot – Holes In the story Stanley Yelnats, the protagonist struggles to escape the unfortunate circumstances he finds himself in. Young Stanley has … Read more
What Is The Subject-Verb Agreement? Well, we all know that every English sentence has a subject and a verb. So what is subject-verb agreement? It is important to know that if the subject is singular, the verb should also be singular. Similarly, if the subject is plural, the verb should also be plural. What does … Read more
Classroom management – A nightmare, right? Well, it has never been a nightmare for me. Today, most of my colleagues and school administrators praise me for my classroom management skills. In the last seven years, I hardly remember any incident where I struggled with classroom management and student behavior. So, this week I am sharing … Read more
In this post, I answer every language teacher’s most commonly asked question, “How do I start my lesson creatively?”So, in this post, I share some practical lesson starters (starter activities for English lessons) that you can use to introduce the lesson creatively and engage your students. The suggested starter activity ideas are classroom-tested and are … Read more
In my previous post, I shared my top 06 recommended books that every English teacher must read to improve her students’ reading skills. In this post, I am sharing my top 05 recommended books that have helped me improve my students’ writing skills. Remember, it is not about reading a book and then leaving it … Read more
Whether you are a first-year English teacher or have been teaching English for over a decade, the books I am sharing in this post are your go-to resources for your PD bookshelf. From the works of great authors like Ms. Kylene Beers to the amazing strategy books by Ms. Jennifer Serravallo, I share with you … Read more
No narrative or a story is complete without the key elements of stories: setting, characters, plot, conflict, resolution, and a central theme. Let’s discuss what is theme in literature? What Is The Theme? Theme is an important element of any story because it is the main underlying message the author wants to convey through his/her … Read more
Why teaching grammar is important? “Grammar is the business of taking a language to pieces, to see how it works.” ~ David Crystal What Is Grammar? Grammar is the language system that defines how its various parts work together. It is about the morphemes (the smallest units of meaning in a language) and the syntax … Read more
Practical Tips And Tricks: Do you want to improve your writing skills? Is writing a composition that is grammatically correct the biggest challenge for you? Or do you simply want to write articles and stories that are free from errors and grip your readers’ attention? Stay put and read on as I share my top … Read more