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Why Roles in Literature Circles Miss the Mark
Roles in literature circles have been around since I was in school. They’re as dependable as the tears that come at the end of It’s a Wonderful Life and as…
Transformative Activities for Media Literacy
Activities for media literacy begin as early as elementary school, but what do they look like by the time students enter high school? By this time, learners have, no doubt,…
High-Impact Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary
Do you struggle with strategies for teaching vocabulary in your middle school or high school classroom? Vocabulary instruction is important. It’s something that comes organically through reading a diverse range…
3 Distance Learning Articles to Read ASAP
Okay, okay, okay, I know that teaching this year has been hard. Scratch that. I know that teaching this year has been harder than trying to get dressed with your…
The Best Daily Check In for Students
Having a daily check in for students has been the sleeper win for my classroom this year. Who would’ve thought that a routine I established by chance would have more…
28 Must-Use TED talks for the Classroom
Are you tired of hearing about the same old TED talks like The Danger of a Single Story? Do you find yourself searching for new and engaging TED talks for…
How to Give Constructive Feedback to Creative Writing
Do you wonder how to give constructive feedback on creative writing and poetry pieces created by student writers who have put their heart and soul into them? I think all…
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How to Teach Micro Fiction Like a Pro
In this blog post, we’ll explore micro fiction reading and writing. I’ve found great success with this assignment and believe it to be an engaging way to teach important reading…
Teaching Students How to Write a Summary and Response
As high school teachers, we know that it is important to teach our students to read for a critical understanding of nonfiction texts. This means that we want students to…
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8 Brilliant Podcasts for Teachers
Now that I have some more free time, I have a date with some podcasts for teachers that I know and love (but don’t always have time to listen to…
Peer Editing Smackdown
Are you struggling with peer editing in your English classroom? I’m not gonna lie…I’ve struggled with this instructional mainstay for the following reasons over the years (see how many are…
Backwards Planning Like a Boss
Are you looking for a refresher on how to use backwards planning for instruction? This blog post will walk you through my thought process in designing a unit for high…
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