"The English Teacher's Survival Guide: Ready-To-Use Techniques and Materials for Grades 7-12" by Katherine S. McKnight offers a comprehensive collection of practical strategies and resources for teachers. It addresses the challenges faced by educators in middle and high school classrooms, providing ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and tools that enhance student engagement and learning. The guide covers various topics such as literature, writing, grammar, and vocabulary, ensuring that teachers have effective methods at their fingertips. By emphasizing best practices and innovative techniques, McKnight empowers educators to create dynamic and inspiring learning environments for their students. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Jb Ed, Jb Ed Survival Guides, Jossey Bass Teacher .

This book was published in 2012 by Jossey-Bass .

Katherine McKnight is an associate professor and associate department chair of secondary education at National-Louis University. She also serves as an onsite professional development consultant for the National Council of Teachers of English. She began her career as a literacy educator over 20 years ago and taught high school English for over ten years. Her recent books have focused on using improvisation in the classroom, teaching writing in grades 6-12, and teaching the classics in the inclusive classroom.