Teaching Tips
An important skill needed to succeed at the CSU is the ability to read analytically. In many college level courses, students are asked to engage in critical reading and writing assignments involving newspaper articles, opinion pieces, and essays. Although students are typically well prepared in the mechanics, they often need additional support in reading prose and writing in an expository style.
Several best practices have been identified to help provide students with the skills needed to succeed in college level English courses.
- Importance of Reading – understand why it’s essential to emphasize reading in your high school English classes.
- Best Practices for Teaching Writing and Critical Thinking – discover several things that you can do to improve the writing and critical thinking skills of your students.
- Best Practices for Teaching Reading Comprehension – view a detailed outline suggesting ways to teach reading comprehension in your classroom.