by Jeri Walker | Sep 7, 2015 | The English Classroom
No matter the hat you most often wear–author, blogger, business person, student–chances are you’ve encountered a variety of icebreaker and team building activities. Once upon a time, when my blog was finding its way, I used to post classroom... 
by Jeri Walker | Nov 10, 2014 | The English Classroom
EVERYONE LOVES CHOCOLATE, RIGHT? Some of you are aware I’ve taught college composition as well as high school English and creative writing. This activity works great with any piece of literature where class struggle drives the plot. I’m sharing it here... by Jeri Walker | Aug 15, 2013 | The English Classroom
Today’s writing and revision project was inspired by a couple of exercises from the book Discovering the Writer Within by Bruce Ballenger and Barry Lane. Photography becomes the catalyst that challenges participants to complete a radical revision. It is presented here... by Jeri Walker | Jul 17, 2012 | The English Classroom
Collecting a sample of each student’s writing should be at the top of your priority list during the first week of school. The writing should not be graded, nor should it be commented on. Rather, it should serve as a quick introduction to each student’s abilities. This... 
by Jeri Walker | Jul 10, 2012 | The English Classroom
“I am” hand poems, suitable for all grade levels, are a great way for students and teachers to become better acquainted. Students brainstorm descriptive words that will then be written on a construction paper cutout of their hand. Time permitting, students...
