Ninth grade tips

I keep two notebooks. I use one to take notes during lectures and I use the other at home to copy down the class notes in a nicer, more legible way. Makes it easier to study. Plus, the more you write something, the more you'll remember it!—zgklingaman

Whether you're starting your 8th grade year or getting ready for ninth, this free poster is a great guide to what your child should know going in to their high school years! :: www.thriftyhomeschoolers.com

Taking exams is stressful, but you can make it easier by improving the way you study. Studying for your exams effectively and efficiently will keep you from feeling unprepared, and it will set you up for success! Review your syllabus....

Back to school essentials

The pencils are sharpened, your classroom is clean and the bell rings…gulp…here they come! My feelings on the first week of school are conflicted. On one hand, it’s one of the most important weeks. Explaining and practicing the class procedures and expectations sets the tone for the rest of the school year. Success is vital. On the other hand, I’m so excited to start teaching my historical content that waiting until all the expectations are explained requires a lot of patience! Every teacher…

Guest blogger Brett Vogelsinger shares five of the tools he's used to integrate daily poetry into his ninth grade English class, including strategies from Billy Collins, Garrison Keillor and a refrigerator magnet app.

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9th grade reading list