I'm teaching sophomore and junior English. If you are a high school student, what types of class activities would keep you interested?
2006-08-21 12:18:26 · 13 answers · asked by MissM 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
When I was in class, I liked when teachers were very animated and funny. If you change tones and move around a lot, it helps keep students awake. If it's possible (I know it's english) try to relate stories to things they like. Example...Music lyrics of new songs. Explain meaning and sentance structure. They will pay attention because it's something they know.
2006-08-21 12:30:36 · answer #1 · answered by Robert D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From one teacher to another (i assume), keep them, if not laughing, then smiling most of the time. Be funney and flexible (without losing you red lines on the way).
I use homour in almost every sentence, and i use lots of mimmics to express my thoughts, wishes and feelings about everything that's happennin in and outside the classroom. I'll give you one everyday example: one morning, right after i greeted the kids and started reading their names, the door opened and one of my better students was standing there, making a I-know-I'm- late-again face and lowered his eyes waiting for his punishment to come. But instead i said loudly, so the whole class would hear, "if you come in and sit quietly, noone has to know about this" running my eyes from left to right as if i am stealing something, and helf a smile on my face.
The kids laughed, the boys day looked much brighter and i was pleased. They still know that being late doesn't always get this response. i surely earned their love and respect.
2006-08-21 20:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by sigush 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a single parent of TWO teenagers -- who are now in college. The HS English Courses are DEFINITELY not what the kids are interested in -- but to have them read some of these required readings and then to try to relate the assigned readings to real world events (or translate things like Romeo and Juliet into modern language (my daughter said (and she is high functioning Autistic) that Romeo was a pedophile who Juliet needed to constantly watch, because he switched girlfriends so often!)). The Scarlet Letter -- relate that to Single Parenting in today's society (or adultery, absent parents, deadbeat fathers), etc etc etc.
2006-08-21 19:27:01 · answer #3 · answered by sglmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to understand first how important is the subject you are teaching. Just give them examples about this. They have to experienced too. if there would be a way to demonstrate that English is an important course, If they would not be able to speak maybe they could understand and appreciate English.
Good luck
2006-08-21 19:35:16 · answer #4 · answered by dianameza 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I graduated from high school a year ago... I really hate the reading stuff in class. Actually english is a really boring class... try acting with cameras, script and all that stuff that was fun when I was en 10th grade
good luck
2006-08-21 19:27:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Analyze past writings of the class daydreamer. Remember they have a very creative mind that isn't being engaged. So engage them in conversation and complement them relating to the content of their writing without embarrassing them & gain brownie points from the entire class for what could transpite to beecome a stimulating class discussion that they could all write about afterwards.
Excuse my sparse punctuation LOLOLOL.
2006-08-21 19:34:23 · answer #6 · answered by Dr. Leone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Become a seeker. Seek their curiosity. Curiosity is the engine of intelligence. Find out what makes them curious and use your curiosity to figure out how to engage it.
Teaching English is really well-suited to this type of engagement. Ask them to tell you what they'd most like to know about as a writing assignment. Then assign them to research and report on what they've found.
Be creative with them and encourage them to be creative with you.
Good luck!
2006-08-21 19:50:40 · answer #7 · answered by beast 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crack some jokes...that'll keep them a wake. Just be cool but don't try so hard to be their friends either. Most students like teachers who are cool, calm and relaxed not someone who is breathing down their neck or yelling at them. Or you can just ask them what interests them.
2006-08-21 19:26:06 · answer #8 · answered by L.M.L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always liked in-class discussions. Whatever you do, DO NOT use puppets or stuffed animals. I had a teacher who did that once. Kinda creepy. Good luck this upcoming school year.
2006-08-21 19:26:09 · answer #9 · answered by Random Person 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be interested yourself in the subjects you are teaching
Involve your students in the lessons.
Be flexible.
2006-08-21 19:58:01 · answer #10 · answered by Sunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋