{"id":4215,"date":"2022-09-04T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-04T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/?p=4215"},"modified":"2024-12-05T19:13:10","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T00:13:10","slug":"teach-in-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itslitteaching.com\/teach-in-september\/","title":{"rendered":"English Teachers, Here’s What You Need to Teach In September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I think starting the school year is the hardest part. Once students understand the routines, procedures, and expectations you lay out, it’s easy to settle into a routine. But that first month of school is rough–especially if you don’t have a curriculum. If you’re not sure how to start your high school English class, here are some ideas for what to teach in September. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Looking for ideas for October? Click here for October’s teaching ideas!<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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First Year Teaching?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before I dive into some teaching ideas, first, tell me: is this your first year teaching ever?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If so, your needs are going to be a little different. Not only do you have to lesson plan, but you have to outfit an entire classroom, decorate your bulletin boards, attend extra orientation meetings, and so much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I remember the overwhelm and stress from my first year vividly. (Is first-year teacher PTSD a thing?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, PLEASE, let me help you out. Here are some of my best reads for first-year English teachers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n