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How do Teachers Teach English?

Teaching English Literature is about more than just reading books. It's about guiding students to explore language, emotions, and ideas that shape the way people think and communicate. Teachers use a range of teaching methods to help make literature come to life in the classroom and help students connect with stories.

When teaching this subject one common way teachers teach is through reading and discussion. Students read novels, short stories, or articles and then talk about their meanings, themes, and characters. This helps learners improve their comprehension, vocabulary, and ability to  express opinions. Teacher often ask open ended questions to encourage deeper thinking and deeper thinking and class participation. 

Another key method is writing essays, stories, journals, or speeches. They teach structure, sentences variety, and how to organize ideas clearly. When the teacher marks it and gives feedback. This helps students improve their writing over time. Speaking and listening activities  are also essential in English.

Teachers for English at Palmer:​

  • Maria Calaciura | English, Social Studies | Room 102

  • Athena Chen | English ,Social Studies | Room 134

  • Amy Cheng | English ,Social Studies | Room 118

  • Rania Mashkoor | English ,Social Studies | Room 104

  • Peter Yu | English ,Social Studies | Room 208

  • Leia Morit | Spanish/English | Room 128

  • Raphaelle Vrain | French/English | Room 204​




 

Teachers use group discussions, presentations, debates, and skits to help students speak confidently and listen actively. This not only builds communication skills but also boosts creativity and teamwork. In addition teachers often also use videos, podcasts, and other technology to teach and can give an visual understanding of the lesson/subject.

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