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NAD Modern Languages Curriculum Guide 9-12 Grade 9-Grade 12The NAD curriculum guide for teaching French, German or Spanish to Grades 9-12 includes a philosophy statement, rationale, essential learning objectives for each major subtopic, and teacher resource listing of national and international support organizations,... -
A Reason for Handwriting Grade 1-Grade 6A Christian handwriting K-6 program, based on scripture verses and values. Includes detailed lesson plans, activities, instructions, and creative border sheets for student use and display. Series consists of one workbook for each grade level and one Instruction... -
A Reason For Spelling Grade 1-Grade 6A Christian Spelling curriculum based on scripture verses and values, published by The Concerned Group. Each of 6 levels includes over 200 pages of learning activities in student workbooks and detailed Teacher Guidebooks with great enrichment ideas. -
A Writer is Someone Who Writes -- And So is a Writing Teacher! Kindergarten-TertiaryAn examination of the 1984 North Pacific Union Conference-sponsored writing program for elementary, secondary, and college teachers. Central to the workshop was a resource center, which facilitated the blending of theory with practice. The workshop's organizing... -
Academic Service Learning in First-Year Writing: Implications for Practice Grade 12-TertiaryThe author shares research answering six questions: 1. What do service-learning composition courses look like? 2. What perceptions do teachers in service-learning composition programs have about their success in ensuring that composition and service... -
Adventist Pioneers Biography Writing Grade 9-Grade 12This sample lesson plan provides objectives, Journey to Excellence connections, materials list, advanced preparation, process, and curriculum connections. -
Adventists and Fiction - Another Look Grade 9-TertiaryMoncrieff talks about factual and fictional writing. He covers several key arguments and includes information about Ellen White's writing and the Bible in regards to fiction. -
Adventures of a Volunteer Writing Tutor Tertiary-LifelongThe author, an ex-editor, shares her experiences as a volunteer writing tutor at a college and university. She offers tips on tutoring and a list of useful books for writing tutors. -
Agape - Love of Neighbor in the Perspective of John's Writings TertiaryThis paper, beginning with an introductory consideration of the question of unity in John's writings, seeks to present a basis for a broad understanding of love of neighbor. It considers agape love as a link between the spiritual and material worlds, projecting... -
Anthology of Spiritual Poems Grade 9-Grade 12An anthology of spiritual poetry and essays that could be used as illustrations. -
Attitude of Children From 6th to 9th Grade Toward Writing - Contributions to Psycho-pedagogical Practice TertiaryThis article aims to discuss the data collected about the attitudes towards writing of students from 6th to 9th grade of elementary school. A total of 159 students from a private school in Engenheiro Coelho, São Paulo, took part in the research. The... -
College Composition Revisited: The Right Type of Write Hype Grade 11-TertiaryThe art of writing has deteriorated and teachers need a stronger grounding in language and literature. Teachers are not interested in teaching writing courses and many are ill-equipped to do so. Guidelines for writing and writing instruction are discussed.... -
Comics as a Textual Genre and the Development of Reading and Writing TertiaryThe objective of this research was to conduct a study on textual genres with a greater emphasis on the comic book genre. Through bibliographic data, it seeks to relate the influence of comics in the development of reading and writing in elementary school... -
Creating Reading Excitement Through Character Dialogue Journals Kindergarten-LifelongIn this article, a teacher education professor shares how her college students would communicate with elementary students through character dialogue journals. Each college student assumed the persona of a literary character, and each week, would answer letters... -
Creating Writing Assignments That Promote Perspective-Taking Skills Grade 11-TertiaryLoveless seeks strategies appropriate for college writing assignments which require students to consider the effects of their comments on their audience, a perspective-taking experience, hypothesizing that such experiences assist students in moving to higher... -
Critical Thinking Skills Grade 9-LifelongThe process of writing is also the process of thinking. Leading students away from the misconception that writing is an event is the focus of this article. This article suggests ways a teacher can cultivate critical thinking and writing by providing opportunities... -
English Curriculum Framework SPD Grade 5-Grade 12An essential curriculum development tool: this downloadable framework outlines the Adventist philosophy, values and principles, and shows teachers how valuing, thinking and other learning skills can be taught from a Christian viewpoint in this subject. It... -
Enhancing Creativity Through Music, Rhythm, and Sound Kindergarten-Grade 8Interested in altering your thinking and mood with music? Try the following exercises: drawing to music, writing with music, and thinking through music. -
Exemplary Software for Teaching Writing Grade 2-LifelongReviews of computer software for teaching writing. -
Expository Writing and Steps to Christ Grade 9-Grade 12This sample lesson plan uncovers expository writing and Steps to Christ for grades 9-12. -
Health and Temperance Mini Lesson Grade 2-Grade 12This health and temperance mini-lesson draws on eight health tips from the Spirit of Prophecy. -
Ideas for Faith-Integrated Spelling Grade 5-Grade 8Discover three practical ways to integrate faith in spelling lessons in any spelling curriculum. -
Investigation of Writing Ability of Letters Among Students TertiaryWriting is one of the most valuable uses of language; however, Brazilians' ability to write is very precarious. The ability to dissect a theme is even more complex than the elaboration of narratives and is in great demand in the academic and professional worlds.... -
JAE Editorial: Reading, Writing, and Revolution Kindergarten-LifelongIan Bothwell's editorial discusses some of the controversy surrounding the teaching of reading, including phonics, whole language, basal readers and more. Articles are divided into the following categories: Elementary Level Teaching... -
JAE Editorial: What's New! Kindergarten-LifelongBeverly Rumble shares current developments such as the new Journal of Adventist Education (JAE) website, popular articles and issues, international and foreign language editions, and future plans in the areas of science, higher education, international and... -
JAE Editorial: The Journal Needs YOU Kindergarten-LifelongWhat sorts of articles appeal to you? In this editorial, the Journal of Adventist Education outlines its mission as the only publication that integrates faith and learning from a Seventh-day Adventist Christian perspective. The journal seeks to provide relevant... -
K-12 Writing Activities with a Spiritual Emphasis - Powerpoint Kindergarten-Grade 12A PowerPoint presentation of topics and activities that integrate faith and learning in the writing class, with 8 sample lesson plans exemplifying the ideas shared in this presentation. A handout version can be downloaded here. -
K-12 Writing Activities With a Spiritual Emphasis - Sample Lessons Kindergarten-Grade 12A list of writing activities and sample lesson plans ideas to effectively teach from a biblical worldview. A powerpoint accompanies this handout. -
Language Arts for the Gifted Student Kindergarten-Grade 12Students who are gifted in language arts need to learn to use higher thinking skills in analyzing literature. They need encouragement and affirmation. This article also introduces the TAG (Talents and Gifts) curriculum developed by the Pacific Union Conference.... -
Literature: Bringing Pleasure and Value to Young Readers Kindergarten-Grade 8This JAE article argues that students in elementary school can understand and learn from literature as well as older students. In good literature, the story is basic; it promotes ethical sensitivity; it inspires imitation; and it communicates values. There... -
Making Education Work Kindergarten-Grade 12The combined efforts of school and home as well as reading, phonics, math, writing, science, and homework are important areas in which schools can make education work. A discussion of the U.S. Department of Education's "What Works: Research About Teaching... -
Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage in the Writings of Ellen G. White TertiaryThe discussion among Adventists about divorce and remarriage goes back to the beginning of the history of the Adventist church, at the time of the organization of its first association. However, a position of the institution on the issue has only been defined... -
Parable Writing Sample Lesson Plan Grade 9-Grade 12This sample lesson integrates faith and learning as students learn to appreciate Jesus' method of teaching and communicating along with learning how to write parables. -
Personal Journals - A Life Skills Teaching Tool Grade 3-LifelongWhat are the benefits of keeping a journal? Patricia Fry outlines the benefits of journaling for children in school and homeschool settings. In addition to teaching children to express themselves freely, journaling is also a useful problem-solving tool. Shared... -
Profile 4: Student Missionary Program Kindergarten-LifelongSALUDS is a student missionary program with a unique mission: literacy. Based at Mountain View College in the Philippines, this program sends student missionaries to reach indigenous tribes, such as the Manobo. Entire villages have learned to read and write... -
Profile 5: Parent Involvement Kindergarten-LifelongThe Language Literacy Program at Canberra Christian School enlists the help of parents and community members to meet the need of students. They have achieved a ratio of one adult to every two students. Serving the Australian community since 1972, the school... -
Readers Theatre - A Unique Approach to Reading and Writing Kindergarten-LifelongReaders Theatre provides opportunities for readers and audiences to interact. Students develop writing and communication skills, along with comprehension and understanding of subject matter. The author gives examples of how Readers Theatre can be used across... -
Reading and Writing: The Autobiographical Connection Grade 9-Grade 12The author discusses a reading/writing course he created, "The Art of Autobiography." His course focuses on six stylistic features present in autobiographies and common to most narrative writing: the use of dialogue to replace some indirect discourse,... -
Revisiting Writing Workshop Kindergarten-Grade 12The purpose of this article is to review some essentials of writing workshop along with supplemental information to make it easier to use. Creating a positive environment, enabling student ownership and success, creating a culture for writing, facilitating... -
School Newspaper Trains Future Editors and Reporters Kindergarten-Grade 8Lloyd Lyles shares how an active school newspaper program can provide enrichment and teach students more than journalism skills. -
Scraps of My Life - A Creative Writing Unit for the Upper Grades Grade 9-Grade 12"The unit will begin with an introduction to scrapbooks and, in particular, to thematic scrapbooks. From there the teacher will guide students through a mini-course on the writing process and how to create effective paragraphs. Students will then use... -
Sheldon's Adventures In Heaven - Worship Extension Activity Grade 1-Grade 2This lesson is a worship extension for grades 1-2 on the book Sheldon's Adventures in Heaven. Learning experiences will help students to know God's plan for their future, be excited about God's eternal plan and write their own heaven adventure. -
Short Story Writing based on The Book of God Grade 9-Grade 12This sample faith integrated lesson plan is based on The Book of God. It provides objectives, Journey to Excellence connections, materials list, advanced preparation, process, and curriculum connections. -
Small School English Correlation Guide Grade 1-Grade 8The Small Schools English Correlation Guide is designed for use with The Small Schools English Manual, (no longer available for purchase) and Houghton Mifflin English 2001. Topics include: sentence study, paragraph development, writing letters,... -
Solo Time with God Grade 8-Grade 12This conversational letter writing activity allows students the opportunity to be still and know God. -
Teaching academic writing to graduate English as Second Language students: the effects of instruction on student academic writing at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS), Philippines Tertiary-LifelongThe purpose of this study was to determine, through action research, the effects of instruction on graduate English Second Language (ESL) student academic writing at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS). Models and... -
Technology - Teacher Bulletin Volume 5 Kindergarten-Grade 12Technology is becoming more and more an integral teaching tool in the classroom. This section is full of annotated links for all subject areas, techy articles, webquests, and ideas for making technology work in your classroom. -
The Critical Role of Research in Adventist Education Tertiary-LifelongUndergraduate college and university students can benefit from hands on action research in their areas of study. This article shares how academic departments and faculty members can create an environment that supports and provides opportunities for undergraduate... -
The Learning-Disabled Child: A Challenge for Christian Teachers Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the JAE special exceptional child issue questions how Christian teachers can deal with learning-disabled children. Children must be tested to determine their specific problem, then given material at the proper reading level. Ideas for teaching... -
The Travels of Tavers: Using Theme/Journal Books in Your Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 2Carolyn Scheller shares a creative way of stimulating interest and inspiring creativity in the social studies classroom. Each year she selects a mascot for her class; the mascot travels with the class and their families on field trips or family excursions.... -
The Write Stuff Kindergarten-TertiaryStudent writers are often inhibited by the fear of teachers bleeding red ink all over writing assignments, or sarcastically reading papers out loud as examples of what not to do. Teachers themselves often harbor their own frustrations about the task of teaching... -
The Writing Process Grade 5-Grade 12Created by an English teacher in self-defense and for self-preservation, this series of PowerPoint presentations, with companion notes and assignments, tackles the nuts and bolts of The Writing Process in general as well as a number of specific types of essays. -
Thinking About Writing Kindergarten-TertiaryThe relation between mental processes and writing skills. Writing is a complex and symbolic activity that requires observation, imagination, and discipline. Dissatisfaction with the focus on the end-product has resulted in a discussion of the kinds of thinking... -
To Educate Is to Redeem - Meaning and Implications of the Notion of Redemption-education in the Writings of Ellen G. White Tertiary"This article is about redemption in Ellen G. White’s writings. Other than including redemption as a process, Ellen G. White understands redemption as knowledge of Christ. Therefore, it is an experience in daily living. In this manner, the study... -
Toward Research Writing Grade 5-Grade 12Students and teachers alike often dread the inevitable multiple-page research paper. Managing the note cards, quotations, footnotes, and bibliography from multiple sources makes us attempt this but once a year. Is there a way to teach these tools in smaller,... -
Write On! Journal-Keeping for Teens Grade 4-Grade 12A useful tool for English/language arts teachers of writing. Write On, Journal-Keeping for Teens, shows young writers how to get started, advises them in selecting a journal book, helps them find the time to write and coaches them in using their journal... -
Writing Across the Curriculum: The Accent is on Learning Kindergarten-LifelongInvolving teachers from every discipline in teaching writing offers a workable means of improving the quality of student writing. The goal of writing is to communicate effectively and efficiently. A cross-disciplinary writing program will have wider appeal... -
Writing through the Proverbs Grade 5-Grade 8A five day, faith-integrated writing lesson plan will assist your 5th-8th graders in Writing through the Proverbs. Behavioral Objectives, , curriculum connections, Journey to Excellence connections, materials list, and five days of content are included. Solomon... -
Writing Unit Grade 6-Grade 8"The Writing Process is an important part of our curriculum. It is not always easy to find good teaching materials. The units included here have been divided into three divisions: Essay, Short Story, and Free Verse. The units are written specifically...