A practical, straightforward guide to effective teaching!
Many new high school teachers enter the profession with grand expectations only to realize that while they have become well-versed in pedagogical theory, they've never actually been taught the basic skills needed to be an effective teacher. Skills like how to structure a unit, how to introduce an essay project, how to conduct in-class discussions, how to schedule book reading, how to grade projects -these are the things that take years of experimentation, frustration, and trial-and-error to figure out. But no more! This book is designed to make this process easier. Inside, you will find a complete, step-by-step guide on how to teach English at the high school level. It is written with new teachers in mind, and is designed to help you work through every aspect of understanding, planning, and teaching English curriculum, from the day you sign your contract to the last day of the school year.
In this book, you will learn how to:
- Prepare for the start of the school year - Design language arts curriculum - Teach effective lessons - Plan engaging projects - Grade assignments efficiently - Manage classroom behavior - ...And much more! Language arts is a multi-faceted subject with many academic standards, and it takes a great deal of practice to teach it properly. This book will show you how to become an effective English teacher, and how to manage your time and workload efficiently.