J.E. Thurnau
I am a middle school teacher. I teach 9th grade Sheltered Language Arts (ESL) and 9th grade Gifted and Talented Language Arts.
I have a B.A. in English from Brigham Young University and I have a B.S. in Secondary Education from Utah State University. I am also an aspiring young adult author.
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I have a B.A. in English from Brigham Young University and I have a B.S. in Secondary Education from Utah State University. I am also an aspiring young adult author.
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Warmth in WinterA haiku about the warmth of spirit found in the cold. -
ThredUp.Com: A ReviewTired of buying clothes for your little ones only for them to grow out of them in a month? Are the purse strings getting a bit tight? Check out ThredUp.com, you'll become obsessed!
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Wing Nutz: Restaurant ReviewWing Nutz is a great alternative to greasy wings, but, at some locations, speed is not the key.
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Backward Design from a Teacher's PerspectiveBackwards design is a great way to bring more applicable material to your students.
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Joe Morley's BBQ: Restaurant ReviewNeed some good BBQ and a friendly atmosphere? Head on over to Joe Morley's Barbecue in Midvale, UT.
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Lesson Plan: Changing for Your AudienceNeed to teach audience to your writing students? Here is a quick game that you can play to help them figure out what audience is and how it always changes. -
Classroom Organization IdeasHave a messy classroom? Here are some ideas for making your room a little bit relaxing for you and for your students. -
Parent's Guide to Helping Your Child Be College ReadyMoney is the usual worry when it comes for parents to think about sending their kids to college, but there are many more things that your kids will have to face. Here are some things to consider from a teacher who's seen it in action. -
How to Make a No-Sew ScarfHere's a quick, easy gift idea with a hand made touch for all of your friends. -
How to Make a Homemade Picture Box - Christmas Gift for Your GrandmaGrandmas love pictures. Here's a way to combine pictures with something she'll love and be able to use. Combine a picture with a box she'll love. -
How to Make a Homemade Charm Bracelet - Christmas Gift for Your WifeYou've seen all the ads on TV and heard them on the radio. The jewelry stores are all advertising high-priced bracelets with a homemade look for a not so homemade price. Here's how to make a great bracelet that your wife will adore. -
No Sew Fleece Blanket Christmas GiftWant to give your sister a homemade gift to show that you really care? Why not help her be cozy in a soft, fun, beautiful fleece blanket. You don't have to bust your budget or even know how to work a sewing machine for this gift. -
Career Research UnitGet your students in the right mindset for the year and also teach valuable research skills with career research. Help your students keep their eyes on the future.
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New Year's Resoulutions for a 9th Grade English TeacherAs a teacher, there are many goals that I can have, but the biggest question, is how do I use them to help balance being a new mom with a good teacher?
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Classroom Decorating IdeasNeed some ideas for catching the eye of your students? Here are some ideas that I've used with great success.
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Using Modern Literature in the Language Arts ClassroomHave reluctant readers? Maybe the material is not what they care about. Look beyond the classics and you might just find a way to connect.
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Using Endorsements to Jumpstart Your Master's in EducationHave you ever thought about starting with an endorsement and going from there to a Master of Education? Your district just might be able to help.
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Using Picture Books to Teach English: An ESL Unit Plan IdeaFor ESL students, it's difficult to sometimes express what they think and feel. A good way to help them have fun, be creative and explore simple language is through picture books.
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Motivation in the Classroom: How to Get Student CooperationWe'd all like to imagine that students love to be at school and love to learn, but most often, that is not the case. Here are some ideas for getting students to pay attention, participate, and even more important, learn something!
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Strategies for Teaching ELL StudentsHave some ELL (English Language Learner)students in your class and don't know how to help? Here are some suggestions for helping your students adjust to your curriculum and make them more successful.
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Getting Through - How to Reach Difficult StudentsHaving a hard time getting through to some of your students? Here are some ideas for getting through.
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Romeo & Juliet: Condensed and Fabulous Lesson PlanYou've spent all of the time with your students reading Romeo & Juliet, now see if they understood it in a fun-filled final project that will leave them all smiles.
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Lesson Plan: Gothic Literature Language Arts ProjectLooking for a cool project to end a unit? Here's a project that will make your students have a great time with literature.
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Restaurant Review: Salt Lake Pizza & PastaLocated in historic Sugarhouse, Salt Lake Pizza & Pasta is a place you shouldn't miss.
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Restaurant Review: Indian Market & Grill in Salt lake City, UtahHidden away in the Avenues lies a treasure in Indian cuisine.
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Restaurant Review: Star of India in Salt lake City, UtahLooking for great Indian food? Try Star of India, but don't be in a hurry.
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Language Arts Book Report Idea: Genre ResearchLooking for a book report idea? Tired of the standard summary or character study? Try this idea to give students the opportunity to use fiction to research a genre.
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Review: Koi Piercing Studio in Salt Lake City, UtahLooking for a piercing studio can be difficult. If you want the ultimate, professional piercing experience in Salt Lake City, Utah, go to Koi Piercing Studio. You won't regret it.
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Margarita Chicken Soft TacosA delicious melding of sweet juice, garlic and chicken to tempt any taste buds.
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Using Jigsaw Activites for Test Review in the Secondary ClassroomLooking for a great way to help students review for a test? Why not try a Jigsaw review, they'll learn a lot.
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Discovery Gateway in Salt Lake City: A Place for Fun and LearningLooking for an educational, but fun place to spend the afternoon with your kids? Try out Discovery Gateway, the children's museum located in The Gateway in downtown Salt Lake City. It's got enough to keep any kid occupied on a mentally stimulating afternoon.
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Author Study: Language Arts LessonsAn idea for a great quarter long book study.
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Using Online Forums in the Classroom: Don't Be Afraid of TechnologyTeachers are often looking for new ways to get through to their students and in today's fast paced, internet friendly culture, why not take their texting and chatting time and make use of it?
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Gothic Literature Lesson PlanTrying to get your students to enjoy English? Sometimes this can be a monumental, if not impossible task. Try using their favorite horror movies and scary stories to mask learning about literature.
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Fun Digital Scrapbook Layout Idea - Fun with Dogs and DotsHere is a free layout and tutorial for this fun, digital scrapbook page using Photoshop. -
Free Digital Scrapbook Layout - Sewing with PhotoshopNeed an idea for a good digital scrapbook page? Why not give it that hand sewn look by trying this template. -
Free English / Language Arts Lesson PlanHere's a Language Arts lesson plan for identifying with characters in novels. This language arts lesson plan includes objectives, ESL adaptations, and an assignment to hand out.
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Free ESL Lesson PlanThis beginning to intermediate ESL lesson helps students integrate their language and culture with their English language lessons.
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Free ESL Lesson Plan Ideas for Advanced Language LearnersHere are some great, free ideas for adapting your content to the advanced English Language Learner.
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Ideas for Teaching Beginning English Language LearnersGot a class with beginning English as a Second Language students in it? Here are some free ideas for ESL lessons and activities that you can adapt to any grade or ability level.
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Ideas for Teaching Intermediate ESL StudentsFinding ESL lesson plans ideas can sometimes be difficult. Here are a few, free, lesson plan ideas for you to use with an Intermediate ESL class.
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Cheap Scrapbook Ideas - A Guide to Using Items You Already Have to Save MoneyWant to scrapbook, but just don't have the money? Here are some ideas of things you can use to keep from breaking the bank and still creating some great scrapbooks to treasure forever. -
Review of Carrabba's Italian GrillCarrabba's Italian Grill is a chain restaurant located all over the country. It's got great food and atmosphere and a very attentive staff. -
Review of Squatters Pub Brewery in Salt Lake CityIf you're looking for a way to experience the best of what Salt Lake City has to offer, you need to experience Squatters Pub Brewery. With award winning beer and food, you won't be disappointed. -
Review of JCW's - Fast Food Burgers Without the Fast Food TasteLooking for a great burger in the Provo or Salt Lake area? Give JCW's a try. They make great burgers to go without the reheated stylings of chain fast food.
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Restaurant Review: El Toro Viejo in Logan, UTIt's hard to find good Mexican food in small town Utah, but Logan is lucky enough to have El Toro Viejo with great Mexican food at a great price. -
Coffee Review: Caffe Ibis Vs FolgersA coffee drinker's comparison of two great coffee distributors. -
Stephenie Meyer's TwilightYoung adult novels are not just for kids. Stephenie Meyer's intriguing tale of an outcast in a small town and her love affair with a vampire is truly an enjoyable book for readers of all ages. -
Great Gifts for Book Lovers Under $50Don't forget your book lovers this holiday season! Here are some great, affordable gift ideas to get you started. -
Top Five Gifts for ScrapbookersGot a scrapbooker in your life? Why not give them a gift they'll truly love this holiday season? -
Why You Should Visit Provo Canyon, UtahWith many stunning locations and activities, Provo Canyon provides a wonderful way to get out and enjoy the beauty that Utah has to offer. -
Denver Roadtrip: Cabrini's ShrineYou don't have to be Catholic or even religious to enjoy this serene and peacful location just outside of Denver.
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Bored? Take a Trip to Thanksgiving Point, UTBored? Have a wonderful, sunny day and want to get out and enjoy the beauty of Utah, but don't know what to do? Fun and fresh air is just a hop, skip, and a jump away at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, UT.
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Why You Should Visit Heber Valley, UtahWith great old world style towns, lots of outdoor activities, and beautiful scenery, Heber Valley should be added to anyone's Utah travel itinerary. -
Why You Should Visit Mount Evans, ColoradoMount Evans is the highest point you can drive to in North America, located 50 miles west of Denver, it's a must see in Colorado. -
Guide to Local Halloween Events: The Howl in Logan, UtahThe Howl, held at Utah State University, is Utah's biggest Halloween Party. Here's what you can expect. -
Plan a Trip to Beautiful Arches National Park, UTIf you're looking for a truly unique outdoor experience, you'll love Arches National Park in Utah. -
Plan a Vacation to American Fork Canyon, UTNestled in the Wasatch Mountains, American Fork Canyon is a wonderland for the outdoorsman and tourist alike. -
Top Ten Songs by Depeche ModeThe top ten songs by Depeche Mode and why I think they're the best. -
Top Ten Songs by IncubusA list of the top ten songs by the band Incubus.
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Top Ten Songs by the Dave Matthews BandHere's a tentative list of the top ten songs by The Dave Matthews Band. -
Top Ten Songs by WeezerThis is an overview of my top ten Weezer songs. -
ESL Lesson Plan: Teach Your Students How to Write a BiographyCreating biographies is a great way to help ESL students practice various skills. Here is a lesson plan to help introduce biography and have them create one of their own.
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Language Arts Unit: Culture in LiteratureHeritage and culture are important themes explored in literature. By reading "Leti's Shoe Escandalo" from the book Once Upon a Cuento, students are introduced to its importance and then asked to delve into their own heritage.
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How to Make Your Own Unity Candle for LessUnity candles are a beautiful addition to any ceremony, however they can be expensive. Here's a guide to making your own for less money. -
What to Do when a Parent Wants to Censor Teach LiteratureCensorship in schools is difficult to handle. Here are some ideas about what to do when censorship issues enter your classroom. -
Digital Scrapbooking in PhotoshopDigital scrap booking is a great way to scrapbook all of your digital pictures. Here's a guide to getting started and a step by step process of creating an easy layout in Adobe Photoshop CS to give you practice. -
ESL Lesson Plan: Informal Letter WritingThis lesson is designed to teach language arts skills to ESL students. It can be adapted to a regular mainstream language arts class as well.
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Mexican Mythology Lesson Plan for ESLHere is a lesson plan designed to help reading, writing, and collaborative language skills in ESL students using Mexican fables and myths.
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Lesson Plan: Identifying Reading StrategiesThis lesson is designed to help teach students the different skills they need for reading various texts. This is geared toward an ESL audience, but can be adapted for mainstream classes as well.
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Scrapbooking to the Rescue: Mother's Day Gifts She'll CherishDon't know what to give mom for Mother's Day? Show her you really care and scrapbook a gift. It's fun, it's creative, and it's easier than you think. -
Language Arts Unit: The Giver by Lowis LowryThis unit is used to help students make connections between themes in literature and their own experiences and knowledge.
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Renting in Utah County, Utah - Resources to Make Your Apartment Hunt EasierFinding a place to rent is always a hassle. Here are some great resources for finding the right home in Utah County without having to wade through all the paper. -
A Guide to Mexican Restaurants in Logan, UTSometimes it's hard to find a good Mexican restaurant. Logan does not have a shortage. If you're looking for anything from a little authentic to more of a Tex-Mex flavor, Logan's got its share of places to pique your appetite.
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A Practical Guide for Surviving College ClassesOften students enter college with a false idea of what it takes to pass classes. Here are a few simple pieces of advice that every incoming freshman should follow in order to be successful in their college classes.
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Wedding Venues of Utah CountyUtah is the wedding capitol of the U.S. There is a huge market for weddings and wedding venues. With so many to choose from, it's hard to know where to start. Here is a listing of some wedding venues that are worth looking into
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Places to Donate Cars in LoganIt may seem that in Logan, UT there's no way to donate a car because we're so far away from Salt Lake City, but it's not true. Here's some ways to dontate that deliver your car for free. -
Things to Do in Cache County when You're BrokeLow on cash and want something to do? Don't worry, you don't have to break the bank to have some fun. Here's a list of some of cheap entertainment alternatives available in Cache County, UT.
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Homemade Valentine's Day GiftsWant to give something truly from the heart this Valentine's day? Why not try something homemade. Here are some ideas to get you started. -
Join Us at the Movies: A Guide to the Movie Theaters of Cache ValleyThis article presents information about some of the most popular movie theaters in Cache Valley, UT. It includes information on prices, locations, and other interesting facts.
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The Value of History in August Wilson's The Piano LessonIn his play The Piano Lesson, August Wilson explores what happens to a family who doesn't value their heritage, for without their past, they will never be able to move on to the future. -
The Effects of Colonialism on the Colonizer in a Passage to IndiaE.M. Forster's novel, A Passage to India, not only looks into the effect of colonization on the colonized, but also the colonizer. This essay looks at the role of the colonizer and how the colonizer is affected by colonization.
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Popular Culture vs Classical Literature in the English ClassroomPopular culture is often viewed as a distraction in the English classroom, but it can be used to advance students' enjoyment of classical literature.