Teaching in the block

The authors share their experiences of teaching English in various types of block schedules at the middle and high school levels. Includes descriptions of specific teaching strategies, suggestions for conferencing with students, options for assessing student performance, and ways to manage classroom time and student behavior.

Contains lesson plans, advice, and strategies for teaching mathematics using the block schedule.

Presents lessons plans and strategies for the instruction of foreign languages in block scheduling settings.

Discusses how to use block schedule in a way that is beneficial to students who are at-risk, learning disabled, or gifted.