One resource that has been extremely helpful for me in adjusting to standards based for grammar is the app zipgrade. I and the students get immediate results and it’s a great tool for data collection.
I have also recently looked into noredink as a great resource for English. It breaks down parts of language into various sections for students…Read More

After looking over the Kentucky’s Uniform Academic Course Codes webpage, I have two main concerns. The first major concern is having the staff to support a well-diversified curriculum, but there is also the threat of larger districts with these courses and more and more students switching and moving away from our schools. As always, we will a…Read More

One method of assessment that I use within my classroom is the “gallery walk.” I incorporate movie/TV quotes or song lyrics and hang them on the walls. Students then have time to circle the room and study each quote. Depending on the unit, students must recognize grammar mistakes or any literary devices. It is great for engaging the stu…Read More