Anthony Risko

As you have probably already experienced at some point in your teaching career, it can be a major challenge to have your students quietly find their seats and have their materials out, let alone have them complete a warm-up exercise. ‍With seemingly less and less time and more curriculum to … Read more

When conferencing with my students regarding their writing, a common request I hear, (usually after some stammering from the student) is, “I want to make sure that my writing flows.” ‍I might follow up by asking the student if he is referring to the flow between his sentences, the flow … Read more

Commas have so many uses in the English language that it is no surprise comma splices appear all throughout our students’ writing. We might applaud their efforts for wanting to use this handy piece of punctuation, but when students start using commas willy-nilly and placing them wherever they like, it’s … Read more

You and I both know all the benefits of student journaling. A chance to reflect, to simply express, to experiment, to refine skills, etc. The list can go on, but how you implement journaling in your classroom can make a difference in the results you may be seeking. Setting Expectations ‍Before … Read more

The following kinesthetic grammar activity is a great way to introduce the topic of direct objects to your students while getting them up and out of their seats. When you pair a physical movement with a grammatical concept, your students will maintain a higher level of retention of the topic, … Read more

Should I Flip My English/Language Arts Classroom? We, as English teachers, aren’t much different from Hamlet, you know. We weigh decisions every minute, nay – every second of our day. “Shall I call on Tommy, or should I call on Denise? Pablo hasn’t contributed to the discussion yet; maybe I … Read more

Audience is one of the most integral parts of writing regardless of an author’s skill or proficiency. Whether your students are writing a simple in-class narrative, a piece for a final exam, or a college application essay, their audience determines what kind of voice they want to convey in their … Read more

Figurative language can be one of the best literary tools for students to add some fun and variety to their writing. It can be used to enhance the description of almost anything, whether they’re writing about a person, place, thing, event, or feeling.  But if used incorrectly or excessively, figurative … Read more

GrammarFlip is delighted to announce a partnership with Quizalize, the formative assessment quiz platform that gives teachers superpowers! With over one million ready-made quizzes – and now one hundred from GrammarFlip included on the platform – Quizalize allows teachers to supercharge their teaching, increasing attainment levels in the process. Whether … Read more

Every teacher has heard the excuse and it gets louder with each year – “We don’t need grammar practice anymore, we have insert new technology that autocorrects all spelling and grammar issues in a flash.” Regardless of whatever technology students have available to them, understanding grammar and how to effectively apply … Read more