English teachers will often tell you that the only way to improve your reading comprehension skills is to simply read more. While sound and well-intentioned, this advice probably isn’t very helpful if you must quickly improve your skills, for example earning a higher score on a standardized test like the ISEE, ACT or SAT. [...]
People use rhetorical devices in speeches and in other forms of writing in order to create a particular effect on their audience. Understanding these devices and rhetorically analyzing a text allows you to see its true purpose; as such, rhetorical analysis is a necessary skill to develop in high school ELA courses. One of [...]
December is here, which means the holiday season is in full swing—bring some Yuletide cheer to your classroom with these Christmas classroom activities! An indisputable fact of this month is that your students are distracted by the festivities, especially as the winter break draws nearer and nearer, but no need to fret—we’re here to [...]
As we approach the holiday season and near winter breaks, students’ minds are likely occupied with wish lists, decorations, and holiday fun. Using holiday activities in the classroom is a great way to get students excited about learning, and Hanukkah activities are perfect for bringing holiday cheer and fun to your classroom while introducing [...]
A wide personal vocabulary is essential to develop throughout one’s life, and it’s especially vital for grade students that have exams and college in their future. That’s why we’ve developed this collection of books to increase vocabulary, including one book aligned to each grade between 4th and 11th grade so that any student can [...]
Whether you’re just getting started or you’re well in the middle of preparing to take the ISEE, one of the things you will want to learn is how to prepare for the ISEE Essay. Let's cover the basics of the ISEE essay, including some strategies for writing a successful essay and additional resources that'll [...]
School, extracurriculars, part-time jobs… with many students having jam-packed schedules, time management skills are essential in ensuring they get the most out of their education. After all, what good are all of those activities if you can’t seem to keep up and are constantly losing track of due dates for important assignments? It’s incredibly [...]
Summer is here again! While you should take time this break to travel, work on your hobbies, or just relax before the next school year, you shouldn’t forsake your learning habits. The “summer slide” is a real, concerning issue—if you go three months without any reading or math practice, you could forget a lot [...]
Summer learning loss prevention is key in making sure that no students are left behind when school starts up again. Students who allow their brains to idle over summer risk a knowledge loss that leads to cumulative deficits year over year. Conversely, students who continue learning over the summer are likely to earn higher [...]
It’s finally summer break! Take this time to rest and have fun, but make sure you find a book or two to read over the holiday. If you’re wondering, “is summer reading necessary?”, the answer is YES! If you’re not reading at all over the summer, you’re turning your back on the reading [...]
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