Blogging With Students In 5 Simple Steps
Teachers Writing
There is increased engagement by sharing with an authentic audience. Blogging encourages reflection, collaboration and communication. Follow the steps provided to start blogging with your class.
April - National Poetry Month! Poetry Starters for Every Classroom
Teachers Writing
April is National Poetry Month and no matter what you teach, you can transform the first five minutes of class to an empowering, issues-packed, discussion-based, poetry-friendly space.
Write a Letter to the Future
Teachers Writing
Students write an email to their future selves and it is delivered in the future.
Steps to Get Started with Digital Student Portfolios
Teachers Writing
Here is what you need to know in order to help students create meaningful digital portfolios.
13 Strategies to Improve Student Classroom Discussions
Teachers Writing
As teachers know well, finding and using textual evidence is challenging for students- choosing a solid piece of evidence or creating a clear interpretation can be overwhelming. These 13 teacher and expert-tested strategies will strengthen your students' ability to find and use evidence from any text.
How to Use Social Media to Strengthen Student Writing
Teachers Writing
The more we write, the better we become as writers. Social media can be a tool where students are encouraged to use their creativity combined with personal expression to improve and strengthen their writing. Blogging, Twitter and Instagram are a few outlets which can be used to strengthen student writing.
Pen Pals in the 21st Century
Teachers Writing
Pen pals provide an opportunity to break down classroom walls. Whether you connect your class with another state or another country, it serves the same purpose. It gives students the chance to see things outside of their walls. Take advantage of some of the great options available.
Predicting the Future (Part 2)
Adults Writing
Mark explains common English grammar used when predicting future events. This video is for students at an upper-intermediate level.
Predicting the Future (Part 1)
Adults Writing
Mark explains common English grammar used when predicting future events. This video is for students at an upper-intermediate level.
State and Dynamic Verbs (Part 2)
Adults Writing
Mark gives more information about state and dynamic verbs. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
State and Dynamic Verbs (Part 1)
Adults Writing
Mark explains the difference between state and dynamic verbs. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
The Present Continuous Tense
Adults Writing
Mark explains the form and usage of the present continuous tense. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
The Present Simple Tense (Part 2)
Adults Writing
Mark explains the meaning and use of the present simple tense. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
The Present Simple Tense (Part 1)
Adults Writing
Mark explains the form for making the present simple tense. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
Have and Have Got (Part 2)
Adults Writing
Mark explains the meaning and usage of the phrase, "have got." This video is for students at an intermediate level.
Have and Have Got (Part 1)
Adults Writing
Mark explains the difference between using "have" as an auxiliary verb and a full verb. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
Subject and Object Questions (Part 2)
Adults Writing
Mark explains how to make subject questions in English. This video is for students at an intermediate level.
The Continuous Aspect
Adults Writing
Mark explains the common meaning and focus of continuous tenses. This video is for students at an upper-intermediate level.
The Active & Passive Voices #1
Adults Writing
Mark explains the reasons and ways we use the active and passive voices. This video is for students at an upper-intermediate level.
The Perfect Aspect
Adults Writing
Mark explains the common meaning and focus of all perfect tenses. This video is for students at an upper-intermediate level.
The Active & Passive Voices #2
Adults Writing
Mark gives more detailed information about the active and passive voices. This video is for students at an upper-intermediate level.