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Learn from a veteran, NBCT English teacher how to grade less, not more so that you don’t become a workaholic zombie.

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Teaching Effective Presentation Skills in English Language Arts Classrooms

Presentation skills are a worry for most people. And, let’s face it…public speaking is a part of life (even if it’s just life in middle school or high school).  In…

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Understanding Poetic Devices: Personification, Alliteration, and More

Poetic devices are a way of helping readers understand and interpret poems. By using poetic devices, writers are able to make their readers feel as if they are experiencing what…

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20 Must-Read Classic Novels for High School Students

I think one of the interesting things about canonized literature is the way public opinion about classic novels changes over time. Certainly few people would have thought To Kill a…

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10 Reasons to Try Round Table Discussions

Round table discussions can be a powerful tool for teachers and students alike. They allow all participants to share their perspective on a particular issue, discuss ideas, and refine their…

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101 Writing Prompts for all Levels of ELA

Here are 101 writing prompts for all levels of ELA. You can use these writing prompts when your students’ writing starts to feel a little stale or when you’re needing…

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Student Blogging

Student blogging is like a jolt of espresso to a classroom (or teacher) with a case of the blah’s. You know, the mid-semester, mid-winter, need-to-spice-things-up, please just get me to…

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Teachers, Open Your Eyes to OpenAI’s ChatGPT

I am human.  I feel the need to add this disclaimer considering the subject at hand: OpenAI’s ChatGPT.  And what’s ChatGPT?  The coming savior, providing the world with endless answers…

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Back from Break: Re-Establishing Rules & Routine in Classrooms

Back from break? Not sure how to get back into the swing of things? Need to review routine in the classroom before diving into content? I’ve got you covered! I’ve…

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23 Poems to Teach in the Winter

On the hunt for poems to teach in the winter? There’s just something so very Walden Pond about looking at beautiful language inspired by nature during the winter season. If…

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Analyzing a Song – So Simple Every Student Can Do It

English teachers, teaching your students how to analyze song lyrics needs to be a “go-to” strategy, a step toward deeper analysis of more complex texts. Whether you’re teaching poetry, persuasive…

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Revolutionize Your EXIT TICKETS With These Easy-Peasy Tips

Exit tickets, a.k.a. “exit slips” or “checks for understanding” are a great way for teachers to monitor student progress and for students to develop stronger metacognition about their skills and…

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Improve Your Transition Words In An Essay Skills

Transition words in an essay are a great way of linking ideas together. If you’re writing an essay on why you should be allowed to eat cake at breakfast (and…

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