NCTE Secondary Level Publications
NCTE brings you the collected wisdom of many of the best teachers in the field to support you throughout the many stages of your teaching career. With our Secondary level books, journals, and member newspaper, you'll have access to cutting-edge ideas by highly respected authors and scholars from across the country, stay informed of important educational news, and keep up-to-date on professional development opportunities.
Books
NCTE offers a wide selection of books dealing with current issues and problems in teaching, research findings and their application to classrooms, ideas for teaching all aspects of English, and other topics. Go to the NCTE Bookstore for more selections.
Preventing Plagiarism: Tips and Techniques
Author: Laura Hennessey DeSena
DeSena argues for creating assignments that emphasize students’ original thinking through freewriting and the use of primary sources. In doing so, we can help build their confidence and critical thinking skills so that they are less likely to rely on online paper mills or copy and paste from other sources.
"What Do I Teach for 90 Minutes?" Creating a Successful Block-Scheduled English Classroom
Author(s): Carol Porter
Grounded in one high school’s experience, “What Do I Teach for 90 Minutes?” is essential reading for those considering a move to block scheduling and those already on the block who want to realize its full potential.
Guidelines for the Preparation of Teachers of English Language Arts, 2006 edition
The 2006 version of the Guidelines, prepared by the NCTE Standing Committee on Teacher Preparation and Certification, outlines the basic foundational elements of an effective English teacher preparation program and describes how English teacher preparation programs might provide support for candidates when they graduate into their own classrooms.
Journals
Classroom Notes Plus
Classroom Notes Plus is a quarterly collection of practical teaching ideas contributed by middle school and junior and senior high school English teachers across the country.
English Journal
English Journal is a journal of ideas for English language arts teachers in junior and senior high schools and middle schools.
English Leadership Quarterly (CEL)
English Leadership Quarterly is a publication of CEL, the Conference on English Leadership.